Topper
Topper Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Prevention of migraine, Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
About Topper Products
Uses of Topper Products
Topiramate is used for epilepsy/seizures, Prevention of migraine and Lennox–Gastaut syndrome.
Topper Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Topper are Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Fatigue, Fever, Loss of appetite, Nausea1a, Nervousness, Numbness, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Psychomotor impairment, Sleepiness, Speech disorder, Taste change, Upper respiratory tract infection, Visual impairment, Weight loss, Decreased appetite, Joint pain, Abnormal vision.
How Topper Products work
Topiramate is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Topper Products
Frequently asked questions about Topper Products
Frequently asked questions about Topiramate
Q. For how long do I need to take Topper 25mg Tablet?
The dose and duration of this medicine will depend on your doctor’s advice. Topper 25mg Tablet does not cure your condition (seizures/migraine) but prevents them from occurring. So, you may have to keep taking it for months or years depending on improvement in your symptoms and side effects that may occur.
Q. Is Topper 25mg Tablet good for anxiety?
Topper 25mg Tablet is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. Please consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Topper 25mg Tablet?
Serious side effects of Topper 25mg Tablet are rare. The serious effects of Topper 25mg Tablet may include glaucoma (difficulty in seeing, eye pain, and blurred vision), kidney stones (sharp pain in your sides or lower back), and metabolic acidosis (tiredness, loss of appetite, irregular and faint heartbeat). Other serious side effects of Topper 25mg Tablet could be suicidal thoughts and insufficient sweating (some children taking Topper 25mg Tablet may not sweat enough in hot weather, causing their body temperatures to rise).
Q. I am taking valproic acid for fits. Will Topper 25mg Tablet interfere with the working of valproic acid? Can this combination be taken?
Topper 25mg Tablet does not interfere with the working of valproic acid, but it increases the risk of getting excess levels of ammonia in the blood (hyperammonemia). Increased levels of ammonia in the blood can be dangerous and may cause difficulty in thinking, remembering information, or solving problems. It may also decrease your alertness and make you feel very sleepy with low energy. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice these symptoms. It is important to know that, in rare cases, Topper 25mg Tablet alone can cause hyperammonemia.
Q. Can Topper 25mg Tablet be used in children?
Yes, Topper 25mg Tablet is used for seizures in children more than 2 years of age. However, because of the lack of any reports, this medicine is not recommended to be used in children for migraines.
Q. Since I have started using Topper 25mg Tablet people are saying that I have lost weight. Is it because of Topper 25mg Tablet or something else for which I should get investigated?
It could be due to Topper 25mg Tablet because Topper 25mg Tablet commonly causes weight loss probably due to a decrease in appetite. If you still have any doubts, talk to your doctor who will advise you appropriately.