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Topamax |
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- Description - |
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Topamax is an antiepileptic drug, prescribed to control both themild attacks known as partial seizures and the severe tonic-clonicconvulsions known as grand mal seizures. It is typically added tothetreatment regimen when other drugs fail to fully control a patient'sattacks. |
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Abdominal pain,abnormal coordination,abnormal vision,agitation,anxiety,appetite loss,back pain,breast pain,chest pain,confusion,constipation,depression,difficulty with concentration,difficulty with memory,dizziness,double vision,drowsiness,fatigue,flu-like symptoms,indigestion,language problems,leg pain,loss of coordination,menstrual problems,mood problems,nausea,nervousness,nose inflammation,rash,sinusitis,slowing of movements,sore throat,speech problems,tingling or burning sensations,tremors,weakness,weight loss |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Dichlorphenamide (Daranide)
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Metformin (Glucophage)
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Oral contraceptives
Valproic acid (Depakene)
Topamax can depress the central nervous system. Be extremelycautious about combining it with alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers,andother central nervous system depressants.
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- Manufacturer - |
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Janssen Pharmaceuticals |
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1125 Trenton-Harbourton Road, PO Box 200 |
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Titusville, NJ 08560-0200 |
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USA |
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