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Compare Topamax vs. Detrol

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

  • Topiramate
    Tolterodine (Detrol)
  • Topiramate
    Tolterodine (Detrol)

  • Summary of Topamax vs. Detrol

    Summary for Antiepileptic
    Prescription only

    Topiramate is a prescription medication that can be used alone or in combination with other medications to treat certain types of seizures. It can also be used to prevent migraines. It comes in immediate-release and extended-release tablets and capsules, as well as a liquid. Topiramate is typically taken by mouth once or twice daily, depending on what formulation you're using. Some forms of topiramate are available as lower-cost generic medications.

    Summary for Urinary antispasmodic
    Prescription only

    Tolterodine (Detrol) is used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, such as loss of bladder control and the need to go to the restroom suddenly or often. This medication can commonly cause dry mouth, but other side effects can include headache, dizziness, and constipation. There are immediate-release (IR) and extended-release (ER) versions of tolterodine (Detrol). Both formulations are available as brand-name and generic-name medications. Tolterodine (Detrol) can interact with anticholinergics, like diphenhydramine (Benadryl).

  • Indications of Topamax vs. Detrol

    Indications for
    •Seizures (partial seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome)
    •Migraine prevention
    Indications for
    •Overactive bladder (OAB)

  • Pros and Cons of Topamax vs. Detrol

    Pros and Const for Antiepileptic
    Pros
    •Can be used on its own or with other medications to control seizures
    •Available in short-acting and long-acting forms, so options to take once or twice daily
    •Available as a solution (Eprontia), so it's convenient for people who have trouble swallowing
    •Can be used to treat different types of seizures
    •Can be used to treat seizures in both adults and children
    Cons
    •Can prevent migraines from happening, but it won't help if you have a migraine attack
    •Can cause kidney stones
    •Can cause serious eye problems
    •Interacts with many medications, such as warfarin (Coumadin), phenytoin (Dilantin), and divalproex (Depakote)
    •Children taking this medication for long periods of time will need to have their doses adjusted often due to changes in body weight as they grow
    Pros and Const for Urinary antispasmodic
    Pros
    •Works well for OAB symptoms by helping you control your urge to urinate
    •Causes less dry mouth than oxybutynin
    •Extended-release version is taken only once a day
    •Available as a lower-cost, generic version
    Cons
    •Can raise your risk for falls because it can make you feel drowsy or dizzy
    •Can cause severe dry mouth and constipation
    •Can't use if you have an allergy to Toviaz (fesoterodine), which is another OAB medication

  • Common Side Effects of Topamax vs. Detrol

    Common Side Effects for

    Please note: These are common side effects reported by children and adults who took immediate-release topiramate. Frequency of side effects can differ based on your age, as well as the dose and formulation of topiramate you're taking.

    •Feeling "pins and needles"
    •Drowsiness
    •Weight loss
    •Nervousness
    •Fatigue
    •Dizziness
    •Lack of appetite
    •Trouble sleeping
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., cough, stuffy nose, sore throat)
    •Fever
    •Change in taste
    •Trouble moving or keeping balance
    Common Side Effects for
    •Dry mouth (up to 35%)
    •Headache (up to 7%)
    •Constipation (up to 7%)
    •Stomach pain (up to 5%)
    •Dizziness or feeling like your surroundings are spinning (up to 5%)

  • Warnings of Topamax vs. Detrol

    Common Side Effects for
    •Vision problems
    •High body temperature and trouble sweating
    •Higher level of acid in blood
    •Suicidal thoughts or behavior
    •Problems with mood and thinking clearly
    •Higher ammonia level in blood
    •Serious birth defects
    •Skin reactions
    •Withdrawal seizures
    •Interaction with other medications
    Common Side Effects for
    •Unusual swelling of the face, lips, or throat (angioedema)
    •Dizziness and drowsiness
    •Vision changes
    •Trouble urinating and stomach problems
    •Possible higher risk of side effects in people with liver and kidney problems
    •Caution use in people with myasthenia gravis
    •Caution use in people with heart rhythm problems

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