Compare felbamate vs. Topamax
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Controls seizures.
Felbatol (felbamate) controls seizures, but it can have bad side effects.
Prevents seizures and migraine headaches.
Topamax (topiramate) is very effective at preventing many types of seizures and migraines, but it can cause several severe side effects that can lead to stopping the medication.
●●●●●
3.3/ 5 average rating with 56 reviewsforTopamax
Upsides
- Felbatol (felbamate) can be used by itself or with other medicines to control seizures.
- Felbatol (felbamate) is available in generic and in both a pill and a liquid form.
- Can lower your number of seizures and also prevent migraine headaches. This medicine can be used on its own or with other antiepileptic medicines to lower the frequency of seizures.
- Doesn't need routine blood tests like similar medications.
- Available in short-acting and long-acting forms.
- Comes as a generic, so it's relatively cheap.
Downsides
- Can harm your spleen and liver.
- Consider only if other anti-seizure medicines have not worked well.
- Can cause many severe side effects. People starting Topamax (topiramate) need to be monitored for these effects as soon as they start treatment.
- This medicine can take 4 to 6 weeks for the full effects of this medication to kick in, especially for people taking it for migraines.
- Children taking Topamax (topiramate) for long periods of time need to have their dose adjusted by their pediatrician as they grow.
- At higher doses (ie. 400 mg/day), children may experience difficulty with concentration/attention, fever, flushing, and confusion.
Used for
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Partial seizure
- Seizures
- Migraine prevention
- Alcoholism
- Essential tremors
- Eating disorder
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Pill
- Extended release capsule
Price
Lowest price
$2821.84
Find instant savings near youLowest price
$85.98
Find instant savings near youWant to save even more money?
Sign up now for a 30-day trial and save up to 95% at CVS, Kroger, Albertsons, and other pharmacies.
Learn more
Reviews
Not enough review data.Leave a review
56 reviews so far
52%
saidit'sworth it
50%
saiditworked well
36%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Topamax (topiramate)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
45possible side effects
- Loss of appetite55%
- Sleepiness48%
- Common cold or flu45%
- Vomiting39%
- Headache37%
- Nausea34%
- Fever23%
- Dizziness18%
- Insomnia18%
- Fatigue17%
- Nervousness16%
- Constipation13%
- Purple skin spots13%
- Indigestion12%
- Difficulty walking10%
- Rash10%
- Hiccups10%
- Sore throat10%
- Ear infection10%
- Weight loss7%
- Pain7%
- Unusual thoughts7%
- Difficulty controlling movements7%
- Loss of bladder control7%
- Mood swings7%
- Vision changes7%
- Low white blood cells7%
- Coughing7%
- Tremor6%
- Double vision6%
- Changes in taste6%
- Anxiety5%
- Walking problems5%
- Depression5%
- Diarrhea5%
- Abdominal pain5%
- Flu and common cold5%
- Changes in vision5%
- Tingling or prickling sensation4%
- Abnormal liver tests4%
- Sinus infection4%
- Chest pain3%
- Dry mouth3%
- Loss of consciousness3%
- Muscle pain3%
39possible side effects
- Sleepiness26%
- Loss of appetite24%
- Fatigue16%
- Injury14%
- Nervousness14%
- Personality disorder (behavior problems)11%
- Difficulty with concentration/attention10%
- Weight loss9%
- Aggressive reaction9%
- Abnormal gait8%
- Purpura8%
- Difficulty sleeping8%
- Viral infection7%
- Impaired coordination6%
- Nausea6%
- Increased saliva6%
- Muscle spasm5%
- Constipation5%
- Difficulty with memory5%
- Pneumonia5%
- Dizziness4%
- Speech disorders/ related speech problems4%
- Nose bleed4%
- Confusion4%
- Urinary incontinence4%
- Stomach flu3%
- Psychomotor slowing3%
- Skin disorder3%
- Allergic reaction2%
- Abnormal reflexes2%
- Thirst2%
- Pussing2%
- Hair loss2%
- Dermatitis2%
- Increased hair growth2%
- Red skin rash2%
- Eye abnormality2%
- Abnormal vision2%
- Leukopenia2%
Risks and risk factors
- Aplastic anemia
- Liver failure
- Suicidal behavior
- Taking medicines for seizures
- Sleepiness
- Withdrawal seizures
- Stopping Felbatol (felbamate) suddenly
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- History of depression
- Fever and inability to sweat
- Children
- Mental and cognitive changes
- History of metabolic disorders
- People also taking Depakote
- Kidney stones
- Low-carb diet
- Dehydration
- Drug interactions
- Vision problems
- Withdrawal seizures
- Stopping Topamax (topiramate) suddenly