Qudexy XR: Indications, Side Effects, Warnings
Uses of Qudexy XR
It is used to treat seizures and to prevent migraine headaches. It may also be given to you for other reasons. Talk with your doctor about these uses.
What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Qudexy XR?
Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to topiramate or any other part of Qudexy XR (topiramate extended-release sprinkle capsules). Also, tell your doctor about any other allergies you have, including to drugs, foods, or other substances.
What are some things I need to know or do while I take Qudexy XR?
Tell all of your health care providers that you take Qudexy XR (topiramate extended-release sprinkle capsules). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how Qudexy XR (topiramate extended-release sprinkle capsules) affects you. Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions. Sweating less and high body temperatures have happened with Qudexy XR (topiramate extended-release sprinkle capsules). Sometimes, this has led to the need for treatment in a hospital. Be careful in hot weather and while being active. Call your doctor right away if you have a fever or you do not sweat during activities or in warm temperatures. Patients who take Qudexy XR (topiramate extended-release sprinkle capsules) may be at a greater risk of having thoughts or actions of suicide. The risk may be greater in people who have had these thoughts or actions in the past. Call the doctor right away if signs like low mood (depression), nervousness, restlessness, grouchiness, panic attacks, or changes in mood or actions are new or worse. Call the doctor right away if any thoughts or actions of suicide occur. This medicine may cause an acid blood problem (metabolic acidosis). The chance may be higher in children and in people with kidney problems, breathing problems, or diarrhea. The chance may also be higher if you take certain other drugs, if you have surgery, or if you are on a ketogenic diet. Over time, metabolic acidosis can cause kidney stones, bone problems, or growth problems in children. This medicine may raise the chance of bleeding. Sometimes, bleeding can be life-threatening. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may cause very bad eye problems. If left untreated, this can lead to lasting eyesight loss. Call your doctor right away if you have new eye signs like blurred eyesight or other changes in eyesight, eye pain, or eye redness. Taking Qudexy XR (topiramate extended-release sprinkle capsules) with valproic acid can cause low body temperature. This can also cause tiredness, confusion, or coma. Talk with the doctor. Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Talk with the doctor. Birth control pills and other hormone-based birth control may not work as well to prevent pregnancy. Use some other kind of birth control also like a condom when taking Qudexy XR (topiramate extended-release sprinkle capsules). If you are taking hormone-based birth control and you have any change in your bleeding pattern, talk with your doctor. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking Qudexy XR (topiramate extended-release sprinkle capsules), call your doctor right away. If you are able to get pregnant but do not want to get pregnant, use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking Qudexy XR (topiramate extended-release sprinkle capsules). Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.
How is this medicine (Qudexy XR) best taken?
Use Qudexy XR (topiramate extended-release sprinkle capsules) as buyed by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take with or without food. Keep taking Qudexy XR (topiramate extended-release sprinkle capsules) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Qudexy XR (topiramate extended-release sprinkle capsules) all of a sudden without calling your doctor. You may have a