Question 1

will 150mg per day topamax (topiramate) interfere with the nexplanon implant? i was told wouldn't, but the information that came w/ it says it could?

Accepted Answer

It does,: because topamax (topiramate) will decrease the level of nexplanon by altering drug metabolism and you may become pregnant. Talk to your doctor for medication adjustment. Good luck.

Question 2

im on 400mg per day topiramate & 200mg per day lamotrigine, im using nexplanon contraceptive implant and wanted to know if this is ok??

Accepted Answer

No interaction: These medications do not interact or decrease the effectiveness of Nexplanon if that is what you are asking.

Question 3

can i get the nexplanon implant being on 250 mg of topamax?

Accepted Answer

Ok if lower dose: If Topamax dose is 50-200 mg/day, then the combination may be okay.

If the dose of Topamax &gt;200 mg/day, the use additional non-hormonal or alternative contraception.

Question 4

can topamax 25mg bid decrease effectiveness of nexplanon implant?

Accepted Answer

No: Topamax does not interfere with Nexplanon

Question 5

on 150mg topamax (topiramate), (topiramate) just got nexplanon put in. was told it wouldnt be effected by topamax (topiramate). but the pamphlet says they can interact? should i b concerned

Accepted Answer

You should: because topamax (topiramate) will decrease the level of nexplanon by altering drug metabolism and you may become pregnant. Talk to your doctor for medication adjustment. Good luck.

Question 6

is nexplanon effective while taking 150mg topamax (topiramate)? some say yes, some say no. can some1 clear this up 4 me? what is the best bc while taking topamax (topiramate)?

Accepted Answer

Above 200 mg: interactions between estrogen/progesterone and topomax is little to none, so it is safe.  some argue that the cut off is 200mg topomax, so your safe at 150 mg.

Question 7

what medication or foods am i supposed to avoid if i am on the contraceptive implant? (implanon/nexplanon?

Accepted Answer

Eat healthy : There are no foods that need to be avoided due to the contraceptive implant. A healthy diet is always recommended

Question 8

i have now stopped taking topiramate, how long will it take for my contraceptive implant to begin working again?

Accepted Answer

5-7 days: Topiramate is completely excreted from the body within 4-5 days.

Question 9

will i be able to get pregnant right after the implant birth control (implanon, nexplanon) is removed ? i want to be able to have a baby right away !

Accepted Answer

Patience.: Patience is a wonderful virtue that all parents and all prospective parents should develop, prior to getting pregnant. That means a person who says, "I want to be able to have a baby right away!" (with an exclamation mark), is not likely ready to have a baby. Patience is so important. That being said, one might ovulate weeks after removing the implant, but in real life, it is not very predictable.

Question 10

i am on 50 mgs of topimax and on nexplanon , will this affect the nexplanon , majorly , i'm very worried?

Accepted Answer

You should be,: because topamax (topiramate) will decrease the level of nexplanon by altering drug metabolism and you may become pregnant. Talk to your doctor for medication adjustment. Good luck.

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A member asked:

Will 150mg per day topamax (topiramate) interfere with the nexplanon implant? i was told wouldn't, but the information that came w/ it says it could?

A member asked:

Im on 400mg per day topiramate & 200mg per day lamotrigine, im using nexplanon contraceptive implant and wanted to know if this is ok??

A member asked:

Can i get the nexplanon implant being on 250 mg of topamax?

A member asked:

Can topamax 25mg bid decrease effectiveness of nexplanon implant?

A member asked:

On 150mg topamax (topiramate), (topiramate) just got nexplanon put in. was told it wouldnt be effected by topamax (topiramate). but the pamphlet says they can interact? should i b concerned

A member asked:

Is nexplanon effective while taking 150mg topamax (topiramate)? some say yes, some say no. can some1 clear this up 4 me? what is the best bc while taking topamax (topiramate)?

A member asked:

What medication or foods am i supposed to avoid if i am on the contraceptive implant? (implanon/nexplanon?

A member asked:

I have now stopped taking topiramate, how long will it take for my contraceptive implant to begin working again?

A member asked:

Will i be able to get pregnant right after the implant birth control (implanon, nexplanon) is removed ? i want to be able to have a baby right away !

A member asked:

I am on 50 mgs of topimax and on nexplanon , will this affect the nexplanon , majorly , i'm very worried?

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