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On 75mg qhs topamax (topiramate) for migranes, is it ok to have a few drinks at my friends bday party this weekend? no history of seizure and alcohol not a trigger
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Yes: Alcohol is metabolized in the liver and topamax (topiramate) in the liver and kidneys. Drinking in moderation is generally safe.
Answered 5/21/2016
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