Trokendi XR Alternatives Compared
| Trokendi XR (topiramate) | Topiramate | Keppra (levetiracetam) |
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| Trokendi XR (topiramate) | Topiramate | Keppra (levetiracetam) |
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Prescription only
Trokendi XR is an extended-release form of topiramate that may be used to reduce the frequency and duration of seizures or to prevent the development of migraine headaches. Paresthesias and... View more |
Prescription only
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
Keppra is an anticonvulsant used to treat partial onset, myoclonic, or generalized tonic-clonic seizures, either alone or in combination with other anticonvulsants. It may cause drowsiness but is... View more |
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| More about Trokendi XR (topiramate) | More about Topiramate | More about Keppra (levetiracetam) | ||||||||||||||||
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Trokendi XR has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Topiramate has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1342 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Keppra has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 310 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Other topiramate brands include: Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax | Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR | Other levetiracetam brands include: Elepsia XR, Keppra XR, Roweepra, Roweepra XR, Spritam | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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56 hours |
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8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 291 drugs are known to interact with Trokendi XR:
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A total of 291 drugs are known to interact with Topiramate:
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A total of 239 drugs are known to interact with Keppra:
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August 16, 2013 |
December 24, 1996 |
November 30, 1999 |
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