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Migraine Physiology Topamax
Migraine prevention is one of the most important issues facing Migraineurs who experience frequent and / or debilitating Migraine attacks. The vast majority of medications in use for Migraine prevention (more than 100 medications) are prescribed off-label. That means that they're approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but not specifically for the prevention of Migraine. This is a quite common practice, not only in treating Migraine, but for other conditions as well.
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Migraine Question of the Week, 12/19/11: Splitting Topamax Dosage?
Our readers ask some great questions about Migraine disease and other headache disorders here on MyMigraineConnection. Nancy and I both... Read more »
Day 25 of Migraine, No options but 500mg Depakote or Topamax?
Full Question: I am on the 25th day of migraine. I take Imitrex 100mg tablets for the pain. I saw my neurologist on day 10 and he... Read more »
Topamax for Migraine and urinary urge?
Full Question: I have been on Topamax for menstrual migraine for 18 months and it has literally saved my life. My bi-monthly migraines are... Read more »
Migraines, Topamax, Butalbital, Seizures, Keppra, Glucose Levels?
Full Question: I have what was called "silent" migraines with numbness in face, vision problems, auras, sometimes stomach is upset, and... Read more »
Migraines, Pregnancy, and Topamax: New FDA Warning
The FDA has issued new warnings about Topamax (topiramate) a medication sometimes used for Migraine and headache prevention. New... Read more »
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Topamax: topiramate
Topiramate is a neuronal stabilizing agent (aka anticonvulsant medication) that has proven effective as a Migraine preventive for some patients. It... Read more »
Topamax or Topiramate for Migraine ?? A Difference?
With Topamax being used for Migraine and headache prevention, many of us eagerly awaited the release of the generic topiramate. However, since the ... Read more »
Migraine Preventive Topamax May Cause Birth Defects
A study published in the July 22, 2008, issue of Neurology®, indicates that taking the neuronal stabilizing agent (epilepsy drug) Topamax... Read more »
Topamax Dosage, Titration, and Tapering
How to best taper up to therapeutic dosage Topamax (topiramate) is a medication originally developed for seizure control. It is also FDA approved... Read more »
Pregnancy and Migraines: Topamax Warning, Cleft Defects
The FDA has issued new warnings about Topamax (topiramate) a medication sometimes used for Migraine and headache prevention. New information from... Read more »
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