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No it can not. Topamax, it to ward of headaches. OB will approve.
An maoi refers to "monoamine oxidase inhibitors," which is a kind of antidepressant that affects serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. Topamax is a medication that alleviates migraine headaches. Topamax is not an maoi.
One 150 gm dose with each meal.
Topamax (topiramate) is an anticonvulsant (antiseizure medication).This came from the Topamax (topiramate) web site:Can I take TOPAMAX with other prescription medications?Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. TOPAMAX and certain other medicines can affect each other. Sometimes the dose of some of your other medicines or TOPAMAX will have to be adjusted. Especially, tell your healthcare professional if you are taking:Other medicines that impair or decrease your thinking, concentration, or muscle coordination (e.g. central nervous system depressant medicines)Birth control pills. TOPAMAX may make your birth control pills less effective. Tell your healthcare professional if your menstrual bleeding changes while you are taking birth control pills and TOPAMAX.Another web site (healthsquare.com)offered this information:Possible food and drug interactions when taking TopamaxReturn to topIf Topamax is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Topamax with:Acetazolamide (Diamox)Carbamazepine (Tegretol)Dichlorphenamide (Daranide)Digoxin (Lanoxin)Metformin (Glucophage)Phenytoin (Dilantin)Pioglitazone (Actos)Oral contraceptivesValproic acid (Depakene)Topamax can depress the central nervous system. Be extremely cautious about combining it with alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, and other central nervous system depressants. Topamax is an anticonvulsant. From the above information, it appears that there would be no conflict with Topamax and an antibiotic such as Amoxicillin.
Topamax (topiramate) is not intended for weight loss. The side effects can be severe.
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I have had a need to break my teeth. hold them together so hard until they break. Only on topamax.
Yes, but be VERY conservative. NEVER get drunk. Topamax can have cns depressant effects which can be unpredictably affected by alcohol.
Topamax is often used as a migraine preventive. Side effects may include fatigue.
Topamax has been associated with causing a decrease in calcium levels, which can potentially affect the parathyroid glands that regulate calcium balance. It is important to discuss any concerns regarding parathyroid function with a healthcare provider while taking topamax.