Prescription Topamax Drug Information

ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking birth control pills; carbamazepine; or other medicines that cause decreased sweating including anticholinergic medicines such as benztropine, amitriptyline, and haloperidol, or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors including acetazolamide and dichlorphenamide. SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. CAUTIONS. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. THIS MEDICINE MAY REDUCE SWEATING which could raise your body temperature, especially in children. Check carefully for signs of decreased sweating. FOR WOMEN, TAKING THIS MEDICINE while you are using birth control pills may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pills. SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include drowsiness, constipation, loss of coordination, numbness and tingling, tremor, change in speech, decreased sweating, or loss of concentration. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience severe abdominal pain; significant weight loss; memory problems; vision changes; unusual eye movement; fast, deep breathing; unusual tiredness; or irregular heartbeat. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION if you experience increased body temperature, unexplained fever, or very serious eye problems such as a sudden vision change or blurred vision, eye pain, or redness.