Healthcare providers will often prescribe
Topamax® (
topiramate) for treating various conditions that affect the nervous system. But what is Topamax used for, specifically? This medication is used for treating
epilepsy and preventing
migraines.
Epilepsy
Topamax is approved for use alone (as "monotherapy") for partial
seizures or generalized tonic-clonic
seizures. It is also approved for use with other medications (as "adjunctive" therapy) for partial seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and seizures from
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
Migraines
Unlike many other
migraine medications, which are used to treat a
migraine once it starts, Topamax is used to prevent these
headaches. Prevention is especially useful for people who have frequent or severe migraines, or migraines that do not respond to other medications.
(Click Topamax Uses for more information on what Topamax is used for, to learn about possible "off-label" uses, and to find out if this medication is approved for children.)
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