Drug details

Qudexy XR (topiramate extended-release capsules)

type of Antimigraine Agents, Anticonvulsants, Other

Qudexy XR (topiramate) extended-release is an antiseizure medicine used to treat certain types of seizures (partial-onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures) in adults and children 10 years of age and older, and with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures (partial-onset seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome) in adults and children 2 years and older.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • tiredness,
  • shortness of breath,
  • blurred vision,
  • vomiting,
  • sore throat,
  • loss of appetite,
  • fever,
  • restlessness,
  • depression,
  • hives, 
  • difficulty breathing, 
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, 
  • confusion, 
  • vision problems, 
  • anxiety,
  • trouble sleeping,
  • problems with speech,
  • mood or behavior changes,
  • trouble concentrating,
  • thoughts of self-harm, 
  • high fever, 
  • agitation,
  • painful or difficult urination, 
  • panic attacks, 
  • hostility, 
  • hyperactivity (mentally or physically), 
  • eye pain or redness, 
  • skin pain, 
  • hot and dry skin,
  • burning eyes, 
  • red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling, 
  • irregular heartbeats, 
  • sudden vision loss, 
  • decreased sweating,
  • aggression, 
  • unexplained weakness, and
  • impulsive behavior, 
  • irritableness, 
  • skin rash (no matter how mild), 
  • problems with thinking or memory, 
  • severe pain in your side or lower back, 
  • lightheadedness 
The following drugs are related to Qudexy XR, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Acetazolamide Injection (acetazolamide injection)
  • Acetazolamide Tablets (acetazolamide tablets)
  • Aptiom (eslicarbazepine acetate tablets)
  • Briviact (brivaracetam oral solution and intravenous injection)
  • Tegretol (carbamazepine)
  • Carnexiv (carbamazepine injection)
  • Klonopin (clonazepam)
  • Diastat Acudial (diazepam rectal gel)
  • Dilantin (phenytoin)
  • Dilantin 125 (phenytoin oral suspension)
  • Dilantin Infatabs (phenytoin tablets)
  • Dilantin Kapseals (extended phenytoin sodium capsules)
  • Lyrica (pregabalin)
  • Seizalam (midazolam for injection)
  • Nayzilam (midazolam nasal spray)
  • Stavzor (valproic acid)