Table of Contents
- 1 What painkillers can I take with topiramate?
- 2 What drugs should not be taken with Topamax?
- 3 Can you take Tylenol while on Topamax?
- 4 How much weight will you lose on Topamax?
- 5 Can you drink coffee with Topamax?
- 6 How fast will I lose weight on Topamax?
- 7 Can I stop 25 mg Topamax cold turkey?
- 8 Can you drink alcohol on Topamax?
What painkillers can I take with topiramate?
Paracetamol (Calpol® or Disprol® amongst others) and most other over-the-counter medicines can be safely taken with topiramate. Over the counter medicines are those that can be bought without a prescription.
What drugs should not be taken with Topamax?
What not to take with topiramate?
- Valproic acid (brand name examples: Depakote).
- Zonisamide (brand name example: Zonegran).
- Glaucoma medications, including eye drops.
- Birth control pills.
- Any medicines that impair or decrease your thinking, concentration, or muscle coordination.
Can you take Tylenol while on Topamax?
No interactions were found between Topamax and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can you take Tylenol or ibuprofen with Topamax?
No interactions were found between ibuprofen and Topamax. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can ibuprofen be taken with Topamax?
No interactions were found between ibuprofen and topiramate. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
How much weight will you lose on Topamax?
Studies have shown that people who take Topamax for weight loss lose about 11 pounds in comparison to placebo groups if they take the drug for at least four months, and that the weight loss effects of Topamax increase with both duration of treatment and dosage.
Can you drink coffee with Topamax?
Can you drink caffeine with Topamax? Topamax can increase caffeine’s excretion rate, which may reduce its efficacy in the body, but it’s generally a safe combination.
How fast will I lose weight on Topamax?
It can take some time to see weight loss results from taking Topamax. Some people may not notice a difference until they’ve taken the drug for at least four months, while other people may start to lose weight in their first month of taking it. Weight loss results from topiramate are proven to increase over time.
Can you take extra strength Tylenol with topiramate?
No interactions were found between topiramate and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Is it better to take Topamax in the morning or at night?
Timing: You can take topiramate with or after food. Take topiramate at the same times each day. If you are taking it two times a day, take your doses in the morning and night. If you are taking it once a day, then it’s best taken at bedtime.
Can I stop 25 mg Topamax cold turkey?
Never stop taking Topamax suddenly, or “cold turkey”, because this may cause you to have an increased risk of seizures, more frequent seizures, or other serious withdrawal symptoms.
Can you drink alcohol on Topamax?
Because topiramate can cause mental and psychological side effects, it’s not recommended that you drink alcohol while taking topiramate.