Topicon
Topicon Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Prevention of migraine, Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
About Topicon Products
Uses of Topicon Products
Topiramate is used for epilepsy/seizures, Prevention of migraine and Lennox–Gastaut syndrome.
Topicon Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Topicon are Dizziness, Fatigue, Fever, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Psychomotor impairment, Sleepiness, Speech disorder, Weight loss, Decreased appetite, Joint pain, Abnormal vision.
How Topicon 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 Topicon Products
Frequently asked questions about Topicon Products
Frequently asked questions about Topiramate
Q. For how long do I need to take Topicon 200 Tablet?
The dose and duration of this medicine will depend on your doctor’s advice. Topicon 200 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 Topicon 200 Tablet good for anxiety?
Topicon 200 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 Topicon 200 Tablet?
Serious side effects of Topicon 200 Tablet are rare. The serious effects of Topicon 200 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 Topicon 200 Tablet could be suicidal thoughts and insufficient sweating (some children taking Topicon 200 Tablet may not sweat enough in hot weather, causing their body temperatures to rise).
Q. I am taking valproic acid for fits. Will Topicon 200 Tablet interfere with the working of valproic acid? Can this combination be taken?
Topicon 200 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, Topicon 200 Tablet alone can cause hyperammonemia.
Q. Can Topicon 200 Tablet be used in children?
Yes, Topicon 200 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 Topicon 200 Tablet people are saying that I have lost weight. Is it because of Topicon 200 Tablet or something else for which I should get investigated?
It could be due to Topicon 200 Tablet because Topicon 200 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.
Products for Topicon
Topicon 200 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹300
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Topicon 25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹53
Not Available
Topicon 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹186
Not Available
Topicon 50mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹101
Not Available