T Mate 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and to prevent migraines. It is also used in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a rare, but severe form of epilepsy that starts in early childhood).

T Mate 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor may cause an increased frequency of seizures. Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of serum bicarbonate levels while you are taking this medicine.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, taste change, fatigue, diarrhea, weight loss, loss of appetite, and memory impairment. It may also cause vision problems like myopia or glaucoma, so it is important to get your eyesight checked before you start the treatment and regularly thereafter. You may experience dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Uses of T Mate Tablet

Prevention of Migraine
Epilepsy/Seizures
Lennox–Gastaut syndrome

Benefits of T Mate Tablet

In Prevention of Migraine

It is not fully established how T Mate 100mg Tablet helps prevent migraines. It may change the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain or increase the activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

In Epilepsy/Seizures

T Mate 100mg Tablet is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures. By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety.
This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

In Lennox–Gastaut syndrome

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a rare but severe form of epilepsy that usually starts in early childhood. Affected children may experience several different types of seizures. T Mate 100mg Tablet helps prevent and control these seizures by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures.

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Side effects of T Mate Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of T Mate

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Fever
Loss of appetite
Memory impairment
Nausea
Nervousness
Numbness
Psychomotor impairment
Sleepiness
Speech disorder
Taste change
Upper respiratory tract infection
Visual impairment
Weight loss

How to use T Mate Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. T Mate 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How T Mate Tablet works

T Mate 100mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with T Mate 100mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

T Mate 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

T Mate 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

T Mate 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

T Mate 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of T Mate 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

T Mate 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of T Mate 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take T Mate Tablet?

If you miss a dose of T Mate 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day while taking T Mate 100mg Tablet. This can reduce the risk of kidney stones.
Monitor your weight during treatment with this medicine as it can cause weight gain.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dioxolopyrans Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Sodium channel modulators (AED)

Patient concerns

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User feedback

Patients taking T Mate 100mg Tablet

Once A Day

80%

Twice A Day

20%

What are you using T Mate Tablet for?

Others

67%

Migraine

33%

FAQs

For how long do I need to take T Mate 100mg Tablet?

The dose and duration of this medicine will depend on your doctor’s advice. T Mate 100mg 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.

Is T Mate 100mg Tablet good for anxiety?

T Mate 100mg Tablet is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. Please consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

What are the serious side effects of T Mate 100mg Tablet?

Serious side effects of T Mate 100mg Tablet are rare. The serious effects of T Mate 100mg 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 T Mate 100mg Tablet could be suicidal thoughts and insufficient sweating (some children taking T Mate 100mg Tablet may not sweat enough in hot weather, causing their body temperatures to rise).

I am taking valproic acid for fits. Will T Mate 100mg Tablet interfere with the working of valproic acid? Can this combination be taken?

T Mate 100mg 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, T Mate 100mg Tablet alone can cause hyperammonemia.

Can T Mate 100mg Tablet be used in children?

Yes, T Mate 100mg 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.

Since I have started using T Mate 100mg Tablet people are saying that I have lost weight. Is it because of T Mate 100mg Tablet or something else for which I should get investigated?

It could be due to T Mate 100mg Tablet because T Mate 100mg 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.

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