Topiramate

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Topiramate

Topiramate (pronounced: toh-PIR-uh-mate) is a medication that is primarily used for the treatment of epilepsy and to prevent migraine headaches. It is also used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and alcohol dependence.

Etymology

The name "Topiramate" is derived from its chemical name, which is 2,3:4,5-Bis-O-(1-methylethylidene)-beta-D-fructopyranose sulfamate.

Usage

Topiramate is an anticonvulsant medication that works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain. It is used alone or with other medications to treat certain types of seizures including primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures and partial onset seizures. Topiramate is also used with other medications to control seizures in people who have Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a disorder that causes seizures and developmental delays).

In addition, Topiramate is used to prevent migraine headaches but not to relieve the pain of migraine headaches when they occur. It works to prevent migraines by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Topiramate include numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, loss of appetite, taste change, diarrhea, weight loss, nervousness, and speech problems. Serious side effects can include vision problems, low blood bicarbonate levels, and kidney stones.

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