Topiramate can increase the level of acid in your blood (metabolic acidosis)
TPM is an anti-epileptic drug indicated for seizure disorders and is commonly used as a mood stabilizer in psychiatric patients []
especially if you are also taking valproic acid
This can also cause tiredness, confusion, or coma
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8 Benzodiazepines, 2 gabapentin (Neurontin), 9 lamotrigine (Lamictal), 10, 11 Topamax can sometimes cause a side effect called metabolic acidosis, which is a high level of acid in your blood
high body temperature and reduced sweating
The mechanism of action for VPA involves the
Introduction
1 Antiepileptic Drugs In higher doses (up to 400 mg/day), however, a modest inducing effect was seen with a 18-33 % increase in oral clearance (Level 1 interaction)
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention
Although it has been suggested that topiramate (TPM) increases the risk of VPA-induced encephalopathy, the additional risk in patients receiving TPM therapy has not been Topamax (topiramate) is a prescription drug used to prevent migraine episodes and treat epilepsy
Week 2: The dosage will likely be increased to 25 mg in the morning and 25 mg in the evening