People should
not drink alcohol
or take sedatives or tranquilizers, such as Valium and Xanax, while taking Topamax. Topamax suppresses the activity of the enzyme, carbonic anhydrase, in the body.
What should I avoid while taking Topamax?
Avoid the use of a ketogenic or “ketosis” diet
(high in fat, low in carbohydrates) while you are taking topiramate. Topiramate may cause blurred vision or impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.
What supplements interact with Topamax?
- Ginkgo Biloba.
- Kava Kava.
- Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
- Vitamin D.
- Vitamin H (Biotin)
What painkillers can I take with topiramate?
Paracetamol (Calpol® or Disprol® amongst others)
and most other over-the-counter medicines can be safely taken with topiramate. Over the counter medicines are those that can be bought without a prescription. Antibiotics can be taken with topiramate.
What time of day should I take Topamax for weight loss?
The medication is usually taken with or without food once a
day in the morning
. This medication may cause difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep if it is taken in the evening. Take phentermine and topiramate at around the same time every day.
Do you gain weight back after stopping Topamax?
Conclusions: Loss of body weight is a reversible effect, which at 6 months after TPM discontinuation shows a clear trend to return to baseline values.
HOMA-IR is the only predictive factor of weight regain
.
How do you feel on Topamax?
- tingling of the arms and legs (paresthesia)
- not feeling hungry.
- weight loss.
- speech problems.
- fatigue.
- dizziness or sleepiness.
- slow reactions (psychomotor slowing)
- nervousness.
How do I quit Topamax?
Instead, the best way to stop taking topiramate is
to talk with your doctor about it
. He or she will probably gradually reduce your dosage and taper you off the drug to reduce severe topiramate withdrawal symptoms.
Can topiramate cause permanent damage?
Rare/serious side effects
Topiramate may cause
eye problems
. Serious eye problems include a sudden decrease in vision with or without pain/redness and increased pressure in the eye. These eye problems can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated.
Can Topamax cause personality change?
Topamax can sometimes cause personality changes that affect the
way people behave, react, feel, or interact
with others. For example, the drug may cause agitation, aggression, or other behavior problems. Topamax may also cause mood changes, such as anxiety, mood swings, and depression.
Does Topamax make you pee a lot?
Can topiramate (Topamax) make me urinate more often?
The medication itself won't make you urinate more often
. However, it's recommended to drink plenty of liquids when taking topiramate (Topamax) to prevent kidney stones. Drinking more water may cause you to urinate more often.
What does Topamax do to your brain?
Topiramate works
by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity
. For epilepsy – brain cells normally “talk” to each other using electrical signals and chemicals. Seizures can happen when the brain cells are not working properly or working faster than normal.
Can I take Tylenol PM with Topamax?
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Topamax and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Always consult your healthcare provider
.
Can I lose weight on 50mg of Topamax?
In the patients taking the lower 50 mg/day dose of topiramate, weight loss occurred
in 6% of patients
, and in the higher 200 mg/day dose, weight loss was reported in 17% of patients. Anorexia (loss of appetite), which may lead to weight loss, was also seen in 4% and 14% of patients, respectively.
How many mg of Topamax should I take to lose weight?
The starting dose of Topamax for weight loss is a
low dose of 25 mg per day
, but this dosage strength can be increased on a case-by-case basis based on each individual's medical history and how much weight they have to lose.
What is the average weight loss on Topamax?
The mean dose of topiramate was 195 mg/day (range, 100–375 mg/day). All patients lost a substantial amount of weight on topiramate. The average weight loss was
22 lb (10 kg; range, 8–56 lb [4–25 kg])
. No patient discontinued topiramate because of side effects.
