Topiramate is used to treat epilepsy by preventing seizures and to help prevent migraine headaches. It reduces how often you get migraines but it will not treat a migraine once it has started. Topiramate works by reducing bursts of electrical activity in your brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, topiramate is available as different brands (Topamax, Arrow-Topiramate, Topiramate Actavis). It's important to keep to the same brand, especially when it is used for epilepsy. Avoid switching brands. |