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Though most patients lose weight on topamax (topiramate). is it possible to gain weight on topamax (topiramate)? also how would you prevent kidney stones while on topamax (topiramate)?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Topiramate : Has been associated with calcium phosphate kidney stones because the drug makes urine alkaline. The amounts of topiramate in Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate) for weight loss are much smaller than the amounts used for seizures or migraines.

Answered 6/30/2014

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I'm on Topamax 50mg/daily for migraines. What are the main side effects? I have kidney stones and am underweight so Neuro doc said keep an eye on them

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I take topamax (topiramate) for migraine prevention, I was told I can't take OTC meds [tylenol etc] for pain whiletaking the topamax (topiramate). Why is that? Thank you.

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I take tegretol (seizure free!) and my dr wants me to switch to topamax (topiramate) to stop side effects. Is topamax (topiramate) as effective in fully preventing seizures?

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I take topamax (topiramate) once daily to prevent migraines. Recently I have noticed an increase in migraines could i be building a tolerance? Is that common?

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I take 100mg of topamax (topiramate) for preventing migraines, i tend to have a ongoing headache, if ok w/ my dr. Could i go up to 200mgs?

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