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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

Propranolol is mainly used for blood pressure and angina control; however, it also has a role in migraine prevention and the treatment of essential tremor. Propranolol may cause vivid dreams and is... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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.

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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.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 7 tablet
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $2.31
Cost* $16.18

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Quantity 15 tablet
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $9.69
Cost* $145.33

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Quantity 10 tablet
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $0.56
Cost* $5.56

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

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

Brand Names
Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR Other topiramate brands include: Qudexy XR, Trokendi XR Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL

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.

56 hours

56 hours

6.4 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
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (3)

FDA Alerts (6)

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 264 drugs are known to interact with topiramate:

  • 96 major drug interactions (557 brand and generic names)
  • 165 moderate drug interactions (638 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)

A total of 264 drugs are known to interact with Topamax:

  • 96 major drug interactions (557 brand and generic names)
  • 165 moderate drug interactions (638 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)

A total of 517 drugs are known to interact with propranolol:

  • 39 major drug interactions (194 brand and generic names)
  • 432 moderate drug interactions (2809 brand and generic names)
  • 46 minor drug interactions (592 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • 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
  • Food can enhance the levels of propranolol in your body. You shoud take propranolol at the same... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 24, 1996

December 24, 1996

November 13, 1967

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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