Topirol 100 Tablet

Topirol 100 Tablet contains topiramate 100 mg in each tablet. It is an anti-convulsant medicine used to help control certain seizure disorders in adults and children as prescribed, and it is also used to help prevent migraine headaches in some patients. Topirol 100 Tablet is one of the higher-strength tablet options in this brand, so it is typically chosen when a doctor wants a dose higher than the 50 mg tablet.

How it works: Topiramate helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain, which can reduce the chance of seizures. In Topirol 100 Tablet form, the medicine is taken by mouth and absorbed through the digestive tract to provide ongoing control when taken regularly.

Compared with Topirol 50 Tablet, Topirol 100 Tablet delivers twice the amount of topiramate in each tablet, which can reduce the number of tablets needed per dose. This higher-strength tablet is usually suited for people who have already been assessed by a doctor and are moving to a stronger maintenance dose, rather than starting treatment for the first time.

• Adjunct or monotherapy for certain seizure disorders
• Prevention of migraine headaches
• Long-term seizure control as prescribed by a clinician
• Dose step-up from lower-strength topiramate tablets

• Swallow Topirol 100 Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep a steady amount of medicine in your body.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• If your dose is being increased, follow the titration schedule exactly; the 100 mg strength is not usually the first step for everyone.
• Do not stop taking Topirol 100 Tablet suddenly, because that can increase seizure risk.

Each Topirol 100 Tablet provides topiramate 100 mg. The exact dose, how often you take it, and the maximum daily amount depend on why it is being used, your age, and how well you tolerate it; your doctor sets the schedule and may adjust it gradually. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, it is often used after lower strengths such as Topirol 50 Tablet have been tried or when a maintenance dose is needed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Topiramate may include:

• Tingling in the hands or feet
• Tiredness or sleepiness
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Loss of appetite or weight loss
• Trouble concentrating or slowed thinking
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Taste changes

• Topirol 100 Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so dose changes should be made only under medical supervision.
• Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects your alertness and coordination.
• Drink enough fluids unless your doctor tells you to limit fluids, because topiramate can raise kidney stone risk.
• Use caution with alcohol, which can worsen dizziness, drowsiness, and poor concentration.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, kidney stones, glaucoma, or mood disorders.
• Topiramate may cause reduced sweating and overheating; take extra care during exercise or hot weather.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, discuss risks and benefits with your prescriber before using Topirol 100 Tablet.

• Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness
• Valproic acid
• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as acetazolamide or zonisamide
• Other seizure medicines that may require dose adjustment
• Oral contraceptives, which may be less effective at some doses

Store Topirol 100 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat, and keep it out of reach of children.