Comparing Topamax vs Trokendi XR
| Topamax (topiramate) | Trokendi XR (topiramate) |
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| Topamax (topiramate) | Trokendi XR (topiramate) |
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Prescription only
Topamax may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy, or it may be given for the prevention of migraine. Drowsiness is a... View more |
Prescription only
Trokendi XR is an extended-release form of topiramate that may be used to reduce the frequency and duration of seizures or to prevent the development of migraine headaches. Paresthesias and... View more |
Related suggestions Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
Seizures
Seizure Prevention (Seizure Prophylaxis)
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| More about Topamax (topiramate) | More about Trokendi XR (topiramate) | ||||||||||||||||
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Topamax has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 645 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Trokendi XR has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Topamax side effects |
View all Trokendi XR side effects |
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| Other topiramate brands include: Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Trokendi XR | Other topiramate brands include: Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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56 hours |
56 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 291 drugs are known to interact with Topamax:
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A total of 291 drugs are known to interact with Trokendi XR:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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December 24, 1996 |
August 16, 2013 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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