What is Topiramate?
Seizures and migraine prevention.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Topiramate is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Calms nerve activity through several pathways, including sodium channels and GABA.
What is it used for?
Seizures and migraine prevention. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Tingling, drowsiness, word-finding difficulty, taste changes. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
People with kidney stones, glaucoma, or who are pregnant. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Topiramate in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as capsule. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Topiramate is also prepared in combination with Naltrexone (including low-dose), Bupropion. See combination preparations in our library.