torate tablet 50mg

Highlights

• This medication is used as an adjunctive therapy (treatment given along with the main treatment) for different types of seizures (sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain which may produce changes in your behavior, movements of consciousness) and in certain types of epilepsy (a brain disorder which causes you to have seizures) in patients inadequately controlled by other medications.
• It is also used in migraine prophylaxis (to prevent a brain disorder which causes intense headaches).Consult your doctor for further details.

Directions For Use

• Take precisely as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water.
• Do not crush, break or chew the tablet.
• Topiramate can be taken either with food or without food.
• Do not exceed or decrease the recommended dose.
• Do not discontinue using topiramate without first consulting your doctor.

Warnings

• Topiramate should only be used during pregnancy if absolutely necessary. It has the potential to harm an unborn child.Pregnant females should consult their doctors for further information.
• Topiramate enters breast milk and can have adverse effects on a nursing baby. It is not recommended during lactation.Lactating females should consult their doctors for further information.
• Topiramate can make you dizzy, drowsy, or have blurred vision. If you have such symptoms, avoid doing activities that demand mental awareness, such as driving a car.
• Topiramate must be taken cautiously in patients who have liver problems since it can exacerbate their condition. Based on the clinical state your doctor may recommend tests to evaluate your liver function on a regular basis as well as dose changes or replacements with an appropriate alternative.
• Topiramate is excreted from the body through the urine after being filtered by our kidneys. As a result if you suffer from kidney problems you should use topiramate with caution. A decrease in kidney function may result in a buildup of this medicine in the body, increasing the risk of adverse consequences.Depending on your condition your doctor may alter the dose of topiramate.
• It is not suggested to drink alcohol while taking topiramate since it can exacerbate adverse effects like dizziness and concentrating difficulties.

Precautions

• Inform your doctor if you are hypersensitive to topiramate or if you have other allergies before taking topiramate. Inactive chemicals in this medicine may trigger allergic responses or other complications. For more information consult your doctor.
• Before taking topiramate speak to your doctor about your medical history especially if you have a specific eye condition (narrow angle glaucoma), kidney disorders (like kidney stones), liver disorders, mental issues (such as depression, suicidal thoughts), lung/breathing disorders, a specific metabolic imbalance (metabolic acidosis), a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet (ketogenic diet), long term diarrhea, weak bones (osteoporosis). Topiramate may cause you to sweat less increasing your risk of heat stroke.
• Avoid activities that may allow you to overheat like strenuous labor or exercising in hot weather as well as using hot bathtubs.Drink plenty of drinks and dress lightly when the temperature is too hot. If you overheat find a cool location to rest and cool down. If you experience a persistent fever, mental/mood problems, a headache, or dizziness, seek medical attention right away.
• Inform your doctor or dentist regarding all of the medicines you consume before undergoing surgery (including prescription, nonprescription and herbal medicines). Children might be more susceptible to the topiramate's adverse effects, particularly weakening bones, delayed growth, and reduced sweating. For more information consult a doctor.
• Older individuals may be more vulnerable to the adverse effects of topiramate particularly dizziness. Dizziness increases the probability of a fall in older adults.