Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS website.
Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature L: Laxatives.

Who Can And Cannot Take Topiramate

NHS medicines information on who can take topiramate and who may not be able to take it.

Who can take topiramate

Most adults and children aged 2 years and over can take topiramate.

Who may not be able to take topiramate

Topiramate is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting to take this medicine if you:

  • have ever had an allergic reaction to topiramate or any other medicine
  • have kidney problems, especially kidney stones
  • have a blood disorder called acute porphyria
  • have a history of blood metabolic acidosis, where the body produces too much acid or cannot remove it properly
  • have eye problems, especially glaucoma
  • have liver problems
  • are pregnant or trying to get pregnant


OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features.

If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.
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