DEA schedule
Is Topamax a controlled substance?
Topamax contains topiramate. Federal schedule from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Topamax (topiramate) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and topiramate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 6 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | topiramate is not on the list |
Topamax NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50458-647 | Topamax | capsule, coated pellets | 15 mg/1 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 50458-645 | Topamax | capsule, coated pellets | 25 mg/1 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 50458-641 | Topamax | tablet, coated | 100 mg/1 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 50458-642 | Topamax | tablet, coated | 200 mg/1 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 50458-639 | Topamax | tablet, coated | 25 mg/1 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 50458-640 | Topamax | tablet, coated | 50 mg/1 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
Questions
Is Topamax a controlled substance?
No. Topamax (topiramate) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and topiramate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is Topamax a narcotic?
No. Topamax (topiramate) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.
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