Topirmat 50mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called “antiepileptic (AED)/ anticonvulsant agent' that is primarily indicated in the treatment of epilepsy (Monotherapy and Adjunctive therapy) and It can also be taken to prevent migraine. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder that is responsible for causing unprovoked, recurrent seizures in the body. A seizure is a sudden attack in the brain that makes a person lose control of their actions. Migraine is a mental condition that often causes intense or debilitating headaches with difficulty speaking, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound.

Topirmat 50mg Tablet is responsible for restoring the balance of neural activity by diminishing the spread of seizure movement in the brain. By controlling the electrical activity of the brain, it controls seizures and relieves the symptoms of migraine. Take Topirmat 50mg Tablet in an empty stomach without food with one glass of water. Topirmat 50mg Tablet is only available on prescription. It comes as tablets or capsules intended to be taken by mouth only. Swallow the medication as a whole without crushing or breaking it. Topirmat 50mg Tablet doses are sometimes advised according to the weight of children so the doctor will change the dose if the child gains or lose weight.

The possible side effects of topiramate include feeling sleepy, dizziness, diarrhoea and feeling sick. Some of the side effects do not even require medical attention and these are usually mild and go away by themselves. Consult with the doctor if any of these side effects continue or get worse with time.

The use of $mame is restricted in persons who are hypersensitive to it, so tell your doctor if you have any allergy to any of the chemical constituents present in this medicine. Tell your doctor if you ever had or already dealing with diarrhoea, glaucoma, metabolic acidosis, lung disease, breathing problems, liver disease, a blood disorder called acute porphyria etc. If a woman is pregnant or planning to pregnant then they should tell their doctor as the use of this medicine during pregnancy may increase the risk of cleft lip and/or cleft palate which is a birth defect in the newborn that may develop during early pregnancy.

Topirmat 50mg Tablet is an antiepileptic (AED) medicine that is used to treat epilepsy in mono or adjunctive therapy and migraine. In Monotherapy epilepsy, Topirmat 50mg Tablet is suggested for patients above 2 years of age with partial-onset or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. In Adjunctive therapy epilepsy, Topirmat 50mg Tablet is suggested in patients of 2 to 16 years of age with partial-onset seizures or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures while in patients more than 2 years of age, Topirmat 50mg Tablet is suggested in patients with seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). In migraine, Topirmat 50mg Tablet is suggested for prophylaxis of migraine. Topirmat 50mg Tablet works by blocking the voltage-dependent sodium and calcium channels and increasing the inhibitory actions of GABA. In epilepsy, Topirmat 50mg Tablet controls the uncontrolled activity of nerves in the brain and thus prevents or controls seizures. While in migraine, Topirmat 50mg Tablet tranquilizes the overactive nerve cells in the brain that are responsible for causing migraine.

• Tingling of the arms and legs
• Not feeling hungry
• Nausea
• Change in taste
• Diarrhoea
• Weight loss
• Nervousness
• Upper respiratory tract infection

Topirmat 50mg Tablet may cause a congenital disability called cleft lip in unborn baby, so the use of this medicine is not allowed in pregnant females. Topirmat 50mg Tablet may increase the body temperature and reduce sweating, so one should report it to the doctor if they are noticing decreased sweating and hot, dry skin. Topirmat 50mg Tablet may enhance the level of acid in the blood so one should tell their doctor if they have irregular heartbeats or loss of hunger. Before taking Topirmat 50mg Tablet, tell the doctor if you have diarrhoea, metabolic acidosis, eye problems, liver disease. Topirmat 50mg Tablet may affect the working of contraceptives that include the combined pill, vaginal ring, patches,progestogen-only contraceptive pill, and emergency contraception. So, one should tell their doctor if they are using any contraceptives to prevent pregnancy.

• Eat a balanced diet that consists of good fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vegetables, and fruit which helps the body and brain to work properly and keep a person healthy and energetic.

• Fatigue is one of the primary reasons that trigger seizures in the body, so sleeping properly can help in relaxing the brain.

• One should avoid the consumption of alcohol as it can trigger seizures in patients. Even one or two glasses can trigger epilepsy and worsen the side effects of Topirmat 50mg Tablet.

• Keep yourself happy and avoid taking emotional stress as stress causes seizures. Persons who maintain healthy stress levels have reported that they have responded well to the medicine.