Topiramate:
*an anticonvulsant. 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.
*The Topamax brand of this medicine is also used to prevent migraine headaches in adults and teenagers who are at least 12 years old. Topamax will only prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks. It will not treat a
headache that has already begun.
*Topiramate can make birth control pills less effective. Use a barrier form of birth control (such as a condom or diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking topiramate. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
***DO NOT TAKE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION OR
CONSULT WITH DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
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