Topiramate

This drug is used to treat epilepsy in both children and adults. In children it is also indicated for treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a disorder that causes seizures and developmental delay). It is now most frequently prescribed for the prevention of migraines. It has been used by psychiatrists to treat bipolar disorder and alcoholism.

The drug is also used to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Studies suggest that Topiramate is effective against infantile spasms.

Monotherapy in Epilepsy: Topiramate is indicated as initial monotherapy in patients of 10 years of age and older with partial onset or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

Adjunctive Therapyin Epilepsy: Topiramate is indicated as adjunctive therapy for adults and pediatric patients ages 2-16 years with partial onset seizures, or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and in patients 2 years of age and older with seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

Migraine: Topiramate is indicated for adults for the prophylaxis of migraine headache.

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