Torimate
Torimate Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Prevention of migraine, Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
About Torimate Products
Uses of Torimate Products
Topiramate is used for epilepsy/seizures, Prevention of migraine and Lennox–Gastaut syndrome.
Torimate Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Torimate are Dizziness, Fatigue, Fever, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Psychomotor impairment, Sleepiness, Speech disorder, Weight loss, Decreased appetite, Joint pain, Abnormal vision.
How Torimate 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 Torimate Products
Frequently asked questions about Torimate Products
Frequently asked questions about Topiramate
Q. For how long do I need to take Torimate 50 Tablet?
The dose and duration of this medicine will depend on your doctor’s advice. Torimate 50 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 Torimate 50 Tablet good for anxiety?
Torimate 50 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 Torimate 50 Tablet?
Serious side effects of Torimate 50 Tablet are rare. The serious effects of Torimate 50 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 Torimate 50 Tablet could be suicidal thoughts and insufficient sweating (some children taking Torimate 50 Tablet may not sweat enough in hot weather, causing their body temperatures to rise).
Q. I am taking valproic acid for fits. Will Torimate 50 Tablet interfere with the working of valproic acid? Can this combination be taken?
Torimate 50 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, Torimate 50 Tablet alone can cause hyperammonemia.
Q. Can Torimate 50 Tablet be used in children?
Yes, Torimate 50 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 Torimate 50 Tablet people are saying that I have lost weight. Is it because of Torimate 50 Tablet or something else for which I should get investigated?
It could be due to Torimate 50 Tablet because Torimate 50 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 Torimate
Torimate 50 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹86
Not Available
Torimate 25 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹49
Not Available