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What is Qudexy Xr: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 13, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Qudexy Xr overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Trokendi XR, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR

Generic Names:

  • Topiramate Er

Uses:

  • Treats and prevents seizures. Also prevents migraine headaches.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Anticonvulsant, Central Nervous System Agent

Forms:

  • Capsule, Long Acting Capsule, Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Qudexy Xr used for?

Qudexy XR is taken once daily to treat patients diagnosed with certain types of seizures such as partial-onset seizures along with primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in adults and children 2 years old and older. Qudexy is a prescription-only medication that works by calming hyperactivity in the brain to prevent the seizures from occuring.

What form(s) does Qudexy Xr come in

  • Capsule

  • Long Acting Capsule

  • Tablet

What are common Qudexy Xr doses?

  • Capsule Er 24 Hour Sprinkle 25MG

  • Capsule Er 24 Hour Sprinkle 50MG

  • Capsule Er 24 Hour Sprinkle 100MG

  • Capsule Er 24 Hour Sprinkle 150MG

  • Capsule Er 24 Hour Sprinkle 200MG

Common Qudexy Xr prescriptions

  • Qudexy XR
    100mg capsule er 24 hour sprinkle

  • Qudexy XR
    150mg capsule er 24 hour sprinkle

  • Qudexy XR
    200mg capsule er 24 hour sprinkle

  • Qudexy XR
    25mg capsule er 24 hour sprinkle

  • Qudexy XR
    50mg capsule er 24 hour sprinkle

How to take Qudexy Xr

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Capsule or extended-release capsule: Do not crush or chew the capsule. Swallow whole or open the capsule and sprinkle the contents into a small amount (1 teaspoon) of soft food (including applesauce). Swallow the mixture right away without chewing. Do not save for later use.

  • Tablet: Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it. It has a very bitter taste.

  • Drink extra fluids so you will urinate more often and help prevent kidney problems.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. If you miss a dose of Topamax® and it is within 6 hours until your next regular dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. If you miss more than 1 dose of Topamax®, call your doctor for instructions.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Capsule or extended-release capsule: Do not crush or chew the capsule. Swallow whole or open the capsule and sprinkle the contents into a small amount (1 teaspoon) of soft food (including applesauce). Swallow the mixture right away without chewing. Do not save for later use.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. If you miss a dose of Topamax® and it is within 6 hours until your next regular dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. If you miss more than 1 dose of Topamax®, call your doctor for instructions.

  • Tablet: Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it. It has a very bitter taste.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Drink extra fluids so you will urinate more often and help prevent kidney problems.

Qudexy Xr contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to topiramate, or if you are pregnant.

Qudexy Xr warnings

  • It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

  • Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, glaucoma, lung or breathing problems, osteoporosis, or a history of depression or mood disorders. Tell your doctor if you are on a ketogenic diet (high in fat and low in carbohydrates).

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Eye pain or vision changes, including glaucomaChanges in body temperatureMetabolic acidosis (too much acid in the blood)Changes in mood or behavior, including thoughts of suicideSerious skin reactionsKidney stones

  • This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or tired. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Vomiting, unusual drowsiness, tiredness, or weakness

Qudexy Xr interactions

  • Some medicines can affect how topiramate works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Acetazolamide, amitriptyline, dichloralphenazone, dichlorphenamide, digoxin, lithium, zonisamideBirth control pillsOral diabetes medicine (including metformin, pioglitazone)Other medicines to treat seizures (including carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproic acid)

  • Do not drink alcohol with Qudexy„¢ XR or Topamax®. Do not drink alcohol for 6 hours before and 6 hours after you take the Trokendi XR„¢ capsule.

  • Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

  • This medicine may increase depression or thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel more depressed or think about hurting yourself.

  • This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or tired. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Qudexy Xr side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Confusion, problems with walking, clumsiness, dizziness, trouble talking, concentrating, or remembering

  • Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet

  • Feeling agitated, depressed, nervous, or irritable, thoughts of hurting yourself or others, unusual mood or behavior

  • Rapid, deep breathing, fast or uneven heartbeat

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash

  • Bloody or cloudy urine, painful urination, sudden lower back or stomach pain

  • Changes in vision, eye pain

  • Unusual drowsiness, tiredness, or weakness

  • Fever, decreased sweating

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Stuffy or runny nose

  • Loss of appetite, weight loss

  • Change in taste

  • Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting

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