Abstract: Disclosed is a medicinal composition and method of use comprising topiramate for treating hot flashes and excessive sweating known as vasomotor symptoms related to perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms and in a still further embodiment of the invention topiramate and the medicine for treating menopause and perimenopause are provided in a kit or in unit dosage form, e.g., tablet or capsule. As a further embodiment of this invention, topiramate may be administered along with a medicament use to treat hot flashes and excessive sweating related to perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medicinal composition and method of use conspiring topiramate for treating drug-induced excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). As a further embodiment of this invention, topiramate may be administered along with another medicament that causes excessive sweating to prevent such excessive sweating. As still a further embodiment of this invention, topiramate may be administered along with another medicament that treats excessive sweating, such that the synergy of the drugs effectively treats the sweating.