topiramate (topamax trokendi) is used to treat epilepsy.
topiramate (topamax trokendi) is used to treat epilepsy.
topiramate (topamax trokendi) is used to treat which of the following diseases?
epilepsy
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topiramate, sold under the brand name topamax among others, is a medication used to treat epilepsy and prevent migraines. it has also been used in alcohol dependence. for epilepsy this includes with generalized or focal seizures. it is taken by mouth.









































common side effects include tingling, loss of appetite, feeling tired, abdominal pain, hair loss, and trouble concentrating. serious side effects may include suicide, increased ammonia levels resulting in encephalopathy, and kidney stones. use in pregnancy may result in harm to the baby and use during breastfeeding is not recommended. how it works is unclear.
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preliminary data suggests that, as with several other anti-epileptic drugs, topiramate carries an increased risk of congenital malformations. this might be particularly important for women who take topiramate to prevent migraine attacks. in march 2011, the fda notified healthcare professionals and patients of an increased risk of development of cleft lip and/or cleft palate (oral clefts) in infants born to women treated with topamax (topiramate) during pregnancy and placed it in pregnancy category d.
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