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Is topamax (topiramate) used for chronic pain?
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On occasion: I have used it in patient with fairly good success especially if Gabapentin and Lyrica (pregabalin) are not tolerated or cause weight gain.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes,: Topamax is a newer anticonvulsant that blocks voltage-gated sodium ion channels. Because it is not extensively metabolized in the liver, topiramate is being promoted as the successor to Gabapentin and is prescribed for a variety of cnronic pain disorders including the prophylaxis of migraine headache. Rec.: talk to your health care provider about the risk/benefit ratio.
Answered 6/25/2014
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