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I just got a prescription for TOPAMAX. Now what?
It's only natural to have questions about any therapy that's new to you. Maybe you're wondering whether TOPAMAX will work. Maybe you're wondering about side effects . You may even be having second thoughts about filling the prescription.

TOPAMAX has a proven safety and efficacy profile that can help reduce the frequency of migraines, and millions have taken it before you. In clinical studies, most side effects were mild to moderate and most patients did not discontinue treatment because of them.

TOPAMAX dosage and drug interactions
Dosage & Drug Interactions
Learn about beginning and maintaining your TOPAMAX treatment.

How TOPAMAX (topiramate) works
How TOPAMAX Works
TOPAMAX is a daily medication that helps reduce migraine frequency instead of treating them as they occur.
Talking to your doctor about TOPAMAX (topiramate)
Patient Experiences
Millions have taken TOPAMAX before you.*
Read some of their stories here.



*Since 1995, regardless of condition.
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Attention TOPAMAX Patients and Medical Professionals
Dispensing errors have been reported between TOPAMAX® (topiramate) tablets and Toprol-xl® (metoprolol succinate) extended-release tablets.

Please be sure to check your tablets to ensure you are taking the right medicine.

*Toprol-xl is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.



TOPAMAX is approved for migraine prevention in adults only.
TOPAMAX is not used to stop a migraine after it starts.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Serious risks associated with TOPAMAX include lowered bicarbonate levels in the blood resulting in an increase in the acidity of the blood (metabolic acidosis). Symptoms could include hyperventilation (rapid, deep breathing), tiredness, loss of appetite, irregular heartbeat or changes in the level of alertness. Call your doctor immediately if you get these symptoms. Your doctor may want to do simple blood tests. Chronic, untreated metabolic acidosis may increase the risk for kidney stones or bone disease.

Other serious risks include decreased sweating, increased body temperature, kidney stones, sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and increased eye pressure (glaucoma). Call your doctor immediately if you have any decrease in vision or eye pain. These problems can lead to blindness if not treated right away.

More common side effects are tingling in arms and legs, loss of appetite, tiredness, nausea, diarrhea, taste change and weight loss.

Tell your doctor about other medications you take. Please see full U.S. Prescribing Information.