Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 
This is Topiramate. This medicine helps control certain types of seizures. It has other uses too, like preventing migraine headaches. 
Your doctor will give you an initial dose to take for the first week, followed by an increase in doses for the weeks thereafter. This is to make sure this medicine is safe for you. You should take Topiramate exactly as your doctor tells you to. It is available in tablets and in sprinkle capsules. The tablets must be swallowed whole. The capsules should either be swallowed whole or opened and sprinkled onto a bite of soft food, like applesauce. Swallow the food without chewing it immediately and drink water. 
Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include mild nausea, diarrhea, or a loss of appetite. Others include feeling a little nervous, tired, dizzy, or slow. You should wait until you know how it affects you before you do activities that require you to be alert, like driving. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Don't stop taking it suddenly, unless your doctor has given you their approval. 
To help keep this medicine safe for you, you can take these actions:
* Read the Medication Guide to know what to watch for, and when to call your doctor.
* Do not drink alcohol.
* Always ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines, herbal remedies, or vitamins.
* Avoid hot weather, because your body could easily overheat while on this medication. 
* Drink plenty of water to reduce the chance of getting kidney stones.
* Pay attention to worsening moods or behaviors, or even thoughts of suicide. If these ever occur, call your doctor right away.
* And lastly, women should not become pregnant or breastfeed while on this medication. 

For best results with Topiramate, work closely with your healthcare team to manage side effects and your condition.