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Prescribed for Tourette's Syndrome. Orap may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Clonidine can be used to lower blood pressure and treat ADHD; however, it causes sedation and tolerance can develop to its blood pressure lowering effects. Clonidine should not be stopped suddenly... 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

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: akathisia, akinesia, sedated state, visual disturbance.

See the full Orap side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: drowsiness, fatigue, hypotension, lethargy, sedated state, headache, upper abdominal pain.

See the full clonidine 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.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity 8 tablet
Dosage 0.1 mg
Per Unit* $1.29
Cost* $10.31

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

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Injectable solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Transdermal film, extended release
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

 Catapres, Catapres-TTS, Clonidine ER, Duraclon, Kapvay Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, 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.

50 hours

15 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.
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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Drug Interactions

A total of 594 drugs are known to interact with Orap:

  • 315 major drug interactions (1100 brand and generic names)
  • 274 moderate drug interactions (1307 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (11 brand and generic names)

A total of 353 drugs are known to interact with clonidine:

  • 37 major drug interactions (104 brand and generic names)
  • 309 moderate drug interactions (1445 brand and generic names)
  • 7 minor drug interactions (38 brand and generic names)

A total of 265 drugs are known to interact with topiramate:

  • 96 major drug interactions (558 brand and generic names)
  • 166 moderate drug interactions (640 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • You should avoid the consumption of large amounts of grapefruits and grapefruit juice while taking... View more
  • CloNIDine and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using alcohol together with topiramate. This can cause excessive sleep... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 31, 1984

September 03, 1974

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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