Generic name:topiramate [ toe-PYRE-a-mate ]
Brand names: Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle
Drug class:Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants

Medically reviewed by Sophia Entringer, PharmD. Last updated on Mar 21, 2022.

What is Topamax?

Topamax was originally FDA-approved as a seizure medicine, also called an anticonvulsant. Topiramate is used to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

p>Topamax is also used with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures (partial-onset seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome) in adults and children 2 years and older.

Topamax is also used to prevent migraine headaches in adults and teenagers who are at least 12 years old. This medicine will only prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks. It will not treat a headache that has already begun.

Warnings

Topamax may cause vision problems that can be permanent if not treated quickly. Call your doctor right away if you have a sudden decrease in vision.

Topamax can increase body temperature and decrease sweating, which may lead to life-threatening dehydration. Tell your doctor if you have decreased sweating, high fever, and hot dry skin.

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking seizure medicine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.

Do not stop using Topamax suddenly or you could have increased seizures.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Topamax if you are allergic to topiramate. You should not drink alcohol while taking topiramate..

Tell your doctor if you are sick with