Combine Topamax and Lexapro

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Topamax

and Lexapro

Combine Topamax with Lexapro. To make a decision about taking Topamax and Lexapro, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Topamax and Lexapro have 155 combined Side Effects total
88 are Life Threatening
29 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Topamax

Topamax is also known by the generic name Topiramate

USES:
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room).

Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Uses of Lexapro

Lexapro is also known by the generic name Escitalopram USES: Escitalopram is an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-SSRI) used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram may improve your feelings of well-being and energy level and decrease nervousness.

Topamax and Lexapro Combined Have 88 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Altered Interest in Having Sexual Intercourse - Libido Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Angle-Closure Glaucoma caused by Another Disease - Secondary Narrow Angle Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Asthma - Bronchial Asthma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Clot in Lung - Pulmonary Thromboembolism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Clot in a Deep Vein - Deep Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chills is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Sweating is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Difficult or Painful Urination - Dysuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Difficulty Speaking - Dysarthria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Double Vision - Diplopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Excess Body Acid - Metabolic Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Frequent Urination - Increased Urinary Frequency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Gums - Gingivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Skin with Blisters - Bullous Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Irregular Periods - Irregular Menstrual Periods is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Kidney Stone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Nearsightedness - Myopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Nervous - Nervousness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pain in the Eye - Ocular Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Painful Periods - Dysmenorrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Problems with Bladder Control - Urinary Incontinence is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat - Ventricular Tachycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Weight Loss is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lexapro and Topamax combined

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Topamax and Lexapro Combined have 29 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Breast Tenderness - Mastalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Difficulty Speaking - Dysarthria is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Double Vision - Diplopia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Irregular Periods - Irregular Menstrual Periods is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Painful Periods - Dysmenorrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Problem with Ejaculation - Disorder of Ejaculation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Topamax and Lexapro combined

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Topamax and Lexapro Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Topamax and Lexapro.

Topamax has 21 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Topamax.

Topamax Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Topamax.

Secondary Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Angle-Closure Glaucoma caused by Another Disease is a contraindication of Topamax.

Relative Contraindications

Concentration Difficulty - Cannot Focus Thoughts is a contraindication of Topamax.

Depression is a contraindication of Topamax.

Drowsy - Drowsiness is a contraindication of Topamax.

Fatigue - Low Energy is a contraindication of Topamax.

Fever is a contraindication of Topamax.

Impaired Cognition - Confused is a contraindication of Topamax.

Memory Impairment - Loss of Memory is a contraindication of Topamax.

Metabolic Acidosis - Excess Body Acid is a contraindication of Topamax.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Topamax.

Ocular Hypertension - Increased Pressure in the Eye is a contraindication of Topamax.

Reduced Visual Acuity - Decrease in the Sharpness of Vision is a contraindication of Topamax.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Topamax.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Topamax.

Contraindication Warnings

Decreased Sweating is a contraindication of Topamax.

Diarrhea is a contraindication of Topamax.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Topamax.

Dizziness - Dizzy is a contraindication of Topamax.

Kidney Stone is a contraindication of Topamax.

Paresthesia - Numbness and Tingling is a contraindication of Topamax.

Lexapro has 13 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lexapro.

Lexapro Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Upper GI Bleed - Bleeding from Stomach, Esophagus or Duodenum is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Contraindication Warnings

Bipolar Disorder - Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Cardiac Disease - Heart Disease is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Increased Risk of Bleeding is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Recovery Phase Following Myocardial Infarct - Recent Heart Attack is a contraindication of Lexapro.

SIADH Syndrome - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Serotonin Syndrome - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Topamax - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, loss of consciousness.

Lexapro - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.