Topamax?? and I need answers quickly please?!


Question: Topamax!?!? and I need answers quickly please!?
I am 50mg of topamax a day!. i have been on it for two months now!. What I need to know is can I take cold medicine while on topamax!? I can't find my handout!? and I keep getting mixed answers on the internet!.
I have a brutal cold and need some help here!. =/ thanks!.
anything will help!. Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Go to http://www!.drugs!.com/drug_interactions!.p!.!.!. to look up the specific interactions!.

I know you canNOT take nyquil!

Re: doxylamine (Ingredient of Nyquil Cold & Flu) and Topamax (topiramate) (Major Drug-Drug Interaction- Do not take together)

MONITOR CLOSELY: Certain drugs such as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and drugs with anticholinergic activity (e!.g!., antihistamines, antispasmodics, neuroleptics, phenothiazines, skeletal muscle relaxants, tricyclic antidepressants, disopyramide) may potentiate the risk of oligohidrosis and hyperthermia associated occasionally with the use of topiramate, particularly in pediatric patients!. These agents may alter electrolyte and fluid balance (carbonic anhydrase inhibition), inhibit peripheral sweating mechanisms (anticholinergic effect), and/or interfere with core body temperature regulation in the hypothalamus (neuroleptics and phenothiazines), resulting in the inability to adjust to temperature changes, especially in hot weather!. Also, agents with anticholinergic activity frequently cause drowsiness and other central nervous system-depressant effects, which may be additively or synergistically increased in patients also treated with topiramate!.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when topiramate is prescribed with other drugs that predispose patients to heat-related disorders, including carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and drugs with anticholinergic activity!. Patients, particularly pediatric patients, should be monitored closely for evidence of decreased sweating and increased body temperature, especially in warm or hot weather!. Proper hydration before and during vigorous activities or exposure to warm temperatures is recommended!. Patients (or their guardians or caregivers) should contact their physician immediately if they are not sweating as usual, with or without a fever!. Ambulatory patients treated with topiramate and agents with anticholinergic activity should also be made aware of the possibility of additive CNS effects (e!.g!., drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion) and counseled to avoid activities requiring mental alertness until they know how these agents affect them!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I used to be on topamax and I don't beleave that cold medicine will do anything to you!. I used nyquil or something cheap, so it shouldn't affect you in a harmful way!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

why don't you look up topamax or call you dr!. or pharmacy!.!.!. usually there is a 24hr pharmacy you can talk to!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Don't listen to me as I have absolutely no experience, but more than likely you will not die and I do believe you will be safe!. I'm quite sure you'll be safe!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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