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Prescribed for Anxiety, Esophageal Variceal Hemorrhage Prophylaxis, Benign Essential Tremor, Angina, Glaucoma, High Blood Pressure, Lithium Tremor, Long QT Syndrome, Migraine Prevention, Mitral Valve... View more

Topiramate may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy, or it may be given for the prevention of migraines. Drowsiness is a... View more

Topamax may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy, or it may be given for the prevention of migraine. Drowsiness is a... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full nadolol side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: anxiety, ataxia, confusion, diarrhea, diplopia, dizziness, drowsiness, dysphasia, fatigue, lack of concentration, memory impairment, nausea, nervousness, paresthesia, psychomotor disturbance, speech disturbance, depression, visual disturbance, weight loss, dysgeusia, mood changes, anorexia.

See the full topiramate side effects document.

Common side effects include: anxiety, ataxia, confusion, diarrhea, diplopia, dizziness, drowsiness, dysphasia, fatigue, lack of concentration, memory impairment, nausea, nervousness, paresthesia, psychomotor disturbance, speech disturbance, depression, visual disturbance, weight loss, dysgeusia, mood changes, anorexia.

See the full Topamax side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 each
Dosage 40 mg
Per Unit* $2.59
Cost* $77.68

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Quantity 7 tablet
Dosage 50 mg
Per Unit* $2.49
Cost* $17.45

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Quantity 60 tablet
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $18.08
Cost* $1,084.85

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Corgard Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR Other topiramate brands include: Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Trokendi XR

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

14 hours

56 hours

56 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 455 drugs are known to interact with nadolol:

  • 39 major drug interactions (192 brand and generic names)
  • 380 moderate drug interactions (2727 brand and generic names)
  • 36 minor drug interactions (241 brand and generic names)

A total of 275 drugs are known to interact with topiramate:

  • 96 major drug interactions (558 brand and generic names)
  • 176 moderate drug interactions (677 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)

A total of 275 drugs are known to interact with Topamax:

  • 96 major drug interactions (558 brand and generic names)
  • 176 moderate drug interactions (677 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Green tea may decrease the blood levels and effects of nadolol. You should avoid or limit the... View more
  • Nadolol and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using alcohol together with topiramate. This can cause excessive sleep... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using alcohol together with topiramate. This can cause excessive sleep... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 10, 1979

December 24, 1996

December 24, 1996

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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