Can GP prescribe topiramate?

Topiramate is a medicine used to treat epilepsy. These are also called anti-epileptic medicines. It can also be taken to prevent migraine. This medicine is only available on prescription.

Is topiramate 25 mg used for weight loss?

Yes, topiramate (Topamax) has been shown to cause weight loss when used for both seizure control and migraine prevention. Topiramate (used by itself) is not specifically approved by the FDA for weight loss, but some doctors may prescribe it if you have seizures or migraine and need to lose weight, too.

What is topiramate 25 mg used for?

Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to treat certain types of seizures including primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (formerly known as a grand mal seizure; seizure that involves the entire body) and partial onset seizures (seizures that involve only one part of the brain).

Is Topamax available in the UK?

Some dosages of Topamax (topiramate), 25mg and 100mg are currently out of stock in the UK.

Are there any side effects to taking topiramate orally?

All forms are taken by mouth. Topiramate oral tablet is used to treat certain types of seizures and to prevent migraine headaches. Metabolic acidosis warning: This drug may raise your risk of a medical condition called metabolic acidosis. This can come on with no symptoms.

What kind of seizures can topiramate be used for?

Topiramate oral tablet is used to: treat certain types of seizures alone (without use of other drugs). The seizures treated are partial onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. treat certain types of seizures in combination with other drugs.

How old do you have to be to take topiramate?

Topiramate is used to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Trokendi XR is for use in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. Extended-release topiramate has a higher minimum age (at least 10 years old) when used as the child’s only seizure medicine.

When to call the doctor about topiramate tablets?

Call your doctor right away if you have a fever or you do not sweat during activities or in warm temperatures. Patients who take this medicine (topiramate tablets) may be at a greater risk of having thoughts or actions of suicide. The risk may be greater in people who have had these thoughts or actions in the past.