Topnil
Topnil Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy, Epilepsy/Seizures, Mania
About Topnil Products
Uses of Topnil Products
Topiramate is used for epilepsy, epilepsy/seizures, mania, Prevention of migraine, migraine, Lennox–Gastaut syndrome, trigeminal neuralgia and seizures.
Topnil Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Topnil are Dizziness, Fatigue, Fever, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Psychomotor impairment, Sleepiness, Speech disorder, Weight loss, Decreased appetite, Joint pain, Abnormal vision.
How Topnil 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 Topnil Products
Frequently asked questions about Topnil Products
Frequently asked questions about Topiramate
Q. For how long do I need to take Topnil 50mg Tablet?
The dose and duration of this medicine will depend on your doctor’s advice. Topnil 50mg 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 Topnil 50mg Tablet good for anxiety?
Topnil 50mg 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 Topnil 50mg Tablet?
Serious side effects of Topnil 50mg Tablet are rare. The serious effects of Topnil 50mg 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 Topnil 50mg Tablet could be suicidal thoughts and insufficient sweating (some children taking Topnil 50mg Tablet may not sweat enough in hot weather, causing their body temperatures to rise).
Q. I am taking valproic acid for fits. Will Topnil 50mg Tablet interfere with the working of valproic acid? Can this combination be taken?
Topnil 50mg 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, Topnil 50mg Tablet alone can cause hyperammonemia.
Q. Can Topnil 50mg Tablet be used in children?
Yes, Topnil 50mg 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 Topnil 50mg Tablet people are saying that I have lost weight. Is it because of Topnil 50mg Tablet or something else for which I should get investigated?
It could be due to Topnil 50mg Tablet because Topnil 50mg 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 Topnil
Topnil 50mg Tablet
strip of 15 tablets
MRP
₹200.86
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Topnil 25mg Tablet
strip of 15 tablets
MRP
₹102.85
Not Available
Topnil 25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹93.5
Not Available