Trokendi Xr (Topiramate ER)

Alternate Name: Trokendi XR

Dosage Form: Capsule Extended Release 24 Hour

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Anticonvulsant, Central Nervous System Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 100 MG

Warnings: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, glaucoma, lung or breathing problems, bone problems (including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, osteopenia), or a history of depression or mood disorders. Tell your doctor if you are on a ketogenic diet (high in fat and low in carbohydrates). This medicine may cause the following problems:Eye pain or vision changes, including glaucomaChanges in body temperatureChanges in mood or behavior, including thoughts of suicideMetabolic acidosis (too much acid in the blood)Decreased bone densitySlow growth in childrenSerious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysisKidney stones This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or tired. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Vomiting, unusual drowsiness, tiredness, or weakness

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how topiramate works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Acetazolamide, amitriptyline, dichloralphenazone, dichlorphenamide, digoxin, hydrochlorothiazide, lithium, zonisamideBirth control pillsOral diabetes medicine (including metformin, pioglitazone)Other medicines to treat seizures (including carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproic acid), Do not drink alcohol with Qudexy„¢ XR or Topamax®. Do not drink alcohol for 6 hours before and 6 hours after you take the Trokendi XR® capsule., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., This medicine may increase depression or thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel more depressed or think about hurting yourself., This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or tired. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.