<unk> , sold under the brand name Topamax among others, is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor medication used to treat epilepsy and prevent migraines. It has also been used in alcohol dependence. For epilepsy this includes treatment for generalized or focal seizures. It is taken by mouth. Common side effects include tingling, loss of appetite, feeling tired, abdominal pain, weight loss, and decreased cognitive function such as trouble concentrating. Serious side effects may include suicide, increased ammonia levels resulting in encephalopathy, and kidney stones. Use in pregnancy may result in harm to the baby and use during breastfeeding is not recommended. How it works is unclear.<unk>  was approved for medical use in the United States in 1996. It is available as a generic medication. In 2019, it was the 68th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 10million prescriptions.
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