All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Description
Topiramate, when coadministered with other CNS depressants including alcoholic beverages, may lead to excessive somnolence and other forms of nervous system depression.
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Topamate 100 MG Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, difficulty in concentration, impaired judgment, etc.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Bone marrow suppression is a condition in which there is decreased production of blood cells in your bone marrow (a spongy substance present at the centre of your bones). Topamate 100 MG Tablet may cause a decrease in blood cell counts. Hence, it should be used with caution in bone marrow suppression. Your doctor may suggest blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts during treatment with this medicine.
Topamate 100 MG Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have liver problems as it may further worsen your condition. Your doctor may suggest tests to periodically monitor your liver function and recommend dose adjustments or replacements with a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.
Topamate 100 MG Tablet is filtered by the kidneys and removed from the body via urine. Hence, it should be used with caution if you have kidney problems. An impaired kidney function may cause an accumulation of this medicine in the body and increase the risk of undesired effects. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine based on your condition.
Angle Closure Glaucoma is a condition that develops when the drainage angle (a structure inside the eye that allows the draining of the fluid from the eye) gets blocked. This may cause an increase in fluid pressure inside the eyes and lead to vision loss. Topamate 100 MG Tablet may cause angle-closure glaucoma with symptoms such as decreased clearness of vision, eye pain, increased pressure within the eyes, etc. Hence, Topamate 100 MG Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have conditions that may cause increased fluid pressure within the eyes, as this medicine may further worsen your condition.
Food interactions
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Lab interactions
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This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.