Topiramate
Brand: Topamax
Key warning
Caution: can cause sudden vision changes and raised eye pressure (angle-closure glaucoma)
Common side effects
- Tingling in hands and feet
- Drowsiness
- Difficulty concentrating
- Weight loss
- Dizziness
Key interactions & cautions
- May reduce birth-control effectiveness
- Alcohol increases sedation
- Adds to other sedating drugs
- Caution with other seizure medicines
Counseling points
- Drink plenty of water to reduce kidney stones
- Report vision changes or eye pain
- Do not stop suddenly
- May cause word-finding difficulty
- Use backup contraception if advised
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