When did topamax come out?

When did Topamax (topiramate) first get approved and reach the market?

Topamax (topiramate) was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996.

What does “come out” usually mean for drugs like Topamax?

People often mean one of two things:
- FDA approval date (when the drug first became authorized to market in the U.S.)
- Commercial launch (when it started being sold in pharmacies after approval)

For Topamax, the key public reference point is its 1996 FDA approval.

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Topamax (topiramate) information