Topiramate (Systemic)
Brand Names : Topamax
Precautions While Using This MedicineThis
medicine may cause some people to have blurred vision, double vision, clumsiness
or unsteadiness, or to become dizzy, drowsy, or have trouble in thinking.
Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before
you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you
are not alert, well-coordinated, or able to think or see well.
Check with your doctor immediately if you experience
a decrease in vision, blurred vision, double vision or pain around the eyes.
Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) containing
estrogen may not work properly if you take them while you are taking topiramate.
Unplanned pregnancies may occur. You should use a different or additional
means of birth control while you are using topiramate. If you have any questions
about this, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
It is important that you drink plenty of fluids every
day
during therapy with topiramate to help prevent kidney stones from
forming.
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