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FDA Reported Topamax Side Effects: weight decreased, convulsion, vision blurred, angle closure glaucoma, headache, confusional state, paraesthesia, eye pain, dyspnoea, nephrolithiasis, depression.
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Topamax Side Effects Report #5357388-7Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on June 12, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain. TOPAMAX dosage: 50 MGS TWICE A DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5358650-4
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis, musculoskeletal pain and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia, photopsia. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AXERT, PREXIGE. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5358651-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on June 06, 2007. Female patient, 34 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypokalaemia, supraventricular extrasystoles, tachycardia. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5358655-3
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stillbirth. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5358656-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on June 04, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood potassium decreased. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5359190-9
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 14, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood potassium decreased, palpitations. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DYAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5362451-0
Health Professional from BELGIUM reported TOPAMAX problem on June 08, 2007. Female patient, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with carotid artery dissection, migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: restless legs syndrome. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, ELTHYRONE. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5363311-1
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 08, 2007. Female patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with complex partial seizures and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, educational problem, somnolence, weight decreased. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMICTAL. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5363662-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on June 18, 2007. Female patient, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia effluvium. TOPAMAX dosage: 100 MG 2 TIMES/DAY PO. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5365028-6
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from BELGIUM on June 11, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, extrasystoles. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKENE. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5366494-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on June 12, 2007. Male patient was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coarctation of the aorta, hypoglycaemia, premature baby, ventricular septal defect. TOPAMAX dosage: 300 MG AM, 400 MG PM; GESTATION 30-36 WEEKS. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN AND MINERAL PRENATAL SUPPLEMENT W, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5366495-4
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 12, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with epilepsy, vitamin supplementation, headache and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby. TOPAMAX dosage: 300 MG AM, 400 MG PM; GESTATIONAL WEEKS 30-36. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN AND MINERAL PRENATAL SUPPLEMENT W, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5368602-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on June 12, 2007. Female patient, weighting 118.2 lb, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blunted affect, crying, euphoric mood, paraesthesia, paranoia. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KEPPRA. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5368603-8
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 12, 2007. Male patient, 15 years of age, weighting 332.9 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme increased. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROGRAF, VALIUM, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5368604-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on June 13, 2007. Male patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with TOPAMAX. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/01/2007.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5370104-8
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 14, 2007. Female patient, 26 years of age, weighting 124.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy, contraception and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, disorientation, dyspnoea, irritability, lethargy, palpitations, underdose. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FEMCHEW. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5370280-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on June 25, 2007. Female patient, 34 years of age, weighting 147.5 lb, was diagnosed with angle closure glaucoma and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angle closure glaucoma. TOPAMAX dosage: 25 MG QHS PO 50MG QHS PO. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5371886-1
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on June 15, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy, leukoencephalopathy, prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: epilepsy, leukoencephalopathy. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PHENYTOIN, BELOC, PREDNISONE, ENOXAPARIN, NEXIUM, NOOTROPIL, VITAMIN B CAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/12/2007.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5371887-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on June 18, 2007. Female patient, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis, blood cholesterol increased, headache, depression and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: joint swelling, urticaria. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, TYLENOL W, ZOLOFT. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5373325-3
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 26, 2007. Female patient, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with headache, migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, affective disorder, anorexia, crying, dizziness, dysgeusia, fear, feeling abnormal, hallucination, visual. TOPAMAX dosage: 75MG Q DAY PO. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5373387-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on June 18, 2007. Female patient, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis, osteoporosis, nutritional support, headache and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angle closure glaucoma, cataract, depression, headache, post-traumatic stress disorder, pupil fixed. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, BONIVA, VITAMIN, OMEGA, RELPAX. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5374670-8
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 18, 2007. Female patient, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis, sleep disorder, osteoarthritis, seasonal allergy, anxiety and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, electroencephalogram abnormal, funnel chest acquired, insomnia, weight decreased. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE, DIFLUNISAL, PREMPHASE, FLONASE, LORAZEPAM, IMITREX. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5374672-1
Health Professional from ISRAEL reported TOPAMAX problem on June 19, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephrolithiasis, renal failure. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5374674-5
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 28, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 124.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis, blood cholesterol increased and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: expressive language disorder, osteoporosis. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5374675-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on June 19, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 262.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression, weight decreased and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neuropathy peripheral, renal failure acute, transient ischaemic attack. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5376996-0
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 28, 2007. Male patient, weighting 154.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, anorexia, condition aggravated, depression, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, fear, hyperchloraemia, mood altered. TOPAMAX dosage: 25 MG 25 QAM / 75 QPM PO. During the same period patient was treated with PREVACID, FLUOXETINE, PROMETHAZINE. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5043742-X
Health Professional from GERMANY reported TOPAMAX problem on June 26, 2006. Male patient, weighting 165.3 lb, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: circulatory collapse, fall, suicide attempt. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5044577-4
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on June 26, 2006. Female patient, 19 years of age, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: paraesthesia. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BROMAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5044770-0
Physician from BELGIUM reported TOPAMAX problem on June 28, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperhidrosis, paraesthesia, tachycardia, tremor. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5044773-6
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM on June 28, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac arrest, renal failure acute. TOPAMAX dosage: 125MG AM 100MG PM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5045091-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on June 27, 2006. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine, depression and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: overdose. TOPAMAX dosage: 100 MG IN THE MORNING AND 200 MG AT NIGHT. During the same period patient was treated with DILAUDID, ACETAMINOPHEN, OXYCODONE, WELLBUTRIN, PREDNISONE, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE. Patient died on 03/12/2006.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5045092-4
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2006. Male patient, weighting 6.70 lb, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anomaly of external ear congenital, cleft lip. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIBIOTIC. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5045093-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on June 28, 2006. Female patient, weighting 5.14 lb, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: patent ductus arteriosus. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COPAXONE. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5045947-0
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on June 30, 2006. Female patient, weighting 48.50 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: osteoporosis. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5047757-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on July 10, 2006. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5048053-4
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with headache and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenopia, eye pain, vision blurred, visual disturbance. TOPAMAX dosage: 25MG ONCE DAILY ORALLY. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, ULTRAM, LIPITOR, FIORICET, TRAZODONE. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5048176-X
Physician from BRAZIL reported TOPAMAX problem on June 30, 2006. Female patient, child 4 years of age, weighting 10.36 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion, abdominal pain and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspiration bronchial, cardiac arrest, somnolence. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PHENOBARBITAL, EPELIN, SIMETHICONE. Patient died on 05/27/2006.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5048177-1
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 30, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 253.0 lb, was diagnosed with headache, hypertension, fluid retention, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, blood cholesterol increased, back pain and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia, dyspnoea, myocardial infarction, night sweats, rash. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, AVAPRO, NEXIUM, LIPITOR, ASPIRIN, MS CONTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5049217-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on July 05, 2006. Female patient, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis, seasonal allergy and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myopia, retinal tear. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RHINACORT. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5051270-0
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on July 04, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with mood altered, insomnia, anxiety, depression and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, homicidal ideation. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PAROXETINE, RIVOTRIL, TOFRANIL. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5052194-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on July 14, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with headache, migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypermetropia, lens disorder, vision blurred, visual acuity reduced. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAZODONE, LIPITOR, SYNTHROID, ACETAMINOPHEN, MOTRIN, ULTRAM, FIORICET. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5052690-0
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 143.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: burning sensation. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5053485-4
Physician from BRAZIL reported TOPAMAX problem on July 06, 2006. Female patient, weighting 10.36 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion, abdominal pain and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspiration bronchial, cardiac arrest, somnolence. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PHENOBARBITAL, EPELIN, SIMETHICONE. Patient died on 05/27/2006.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5053486-6
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM on July 07, 2006. Female patient, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy, depression and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac arrest, pulmonary embolism, renal failure acute. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBAMAZEPINE, CITALOPRAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5053912-2
Health Professional from SWEDEN reported TOPAMAX problem on July 13, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine without aura, essential hypertension and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephritis interstitial. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COZAAR, NEXIUM, LIPITOR, ASASANTIN, LASIX, XANOR, AMILORID, CIPRAMIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5054079-7
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 07, 2006. Female patient, weighting 225.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine, headache and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose decreased, blood pressure decreased, chest injury, diarrhoea, dysarthria, economic problem, haemorrhage, hypersomnia. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, AMOXICILLIN. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5056439-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on July 11, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: foot fracture, sleep walking. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AXERT, AMBIEN. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5056458-0
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2006. Female patient, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, dizziness, dysstasia, feeling hot, loss of consciousness, syncope. TOPAMAX dosage: THREE 25 MG TABLETS TWICE DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with VICODIN, AMITRIPTYLINE. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5056459-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on July 10, 2006. Male patient, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy, complex partial seizures and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coma, disseminated intravascular coagulation, hyperthermia, multi-organ failure, thrombocytopenia. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5056460-9
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye pain. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5061848-6
Physician from ISRAEL reported TOPAMAX problem on May 07, 2006. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with myoclonic epilepsy and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pre-eclampsia. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TEGRETOL, CLONEX. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5063131-1
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on July 20, 2006. Female patient, weighting 10.36 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion, abdominal pain and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspiration bronchial, cardiac arrest, somnolence. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PHENOBARBITAL, EPELIN, SIMETHICONE. Patient died on 05/27/2006.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5064456-6
Physician from GERMANY reported TOPAMAX problem on July 20, 2006. Female patient, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, chest discomfort, petit mal epilepsy, weight decreased. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MEBEMERCK, IMIGRAN, PASPERTIN, VITAMIN B. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5065123-5
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2006. Female patient, 16 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest discomfort, chills, dystonia, hallucination, auditory, headache, tremor. TOPAMAX dosage: 50 MG PO BID [MONTHS}. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5072455-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on July 20, 2006. Male patient, weighting 6.50 lb, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cleft lip, cleft palate. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KLONOPIN, REMERON, SYNTHROID. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5072456-5
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 20, 2006. Male patient, weighting 7.50 lb, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, congenital anomaly, pulmonary malformation, small for dates baby, uterine disorder, ventricular septal defect. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5072457-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on July 20, 2006. Male patient, weighting 7.25 lb, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: spina bifida occulta. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMICTAL, DILANTIN. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5072462-0
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anhidrosis, dyspnoea, heart rate irregular, ventricular extrasystoles. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5072466-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on July 26, 2006. Female patient, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine, convulsion, menstruation irregular, migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: glaucoma, intraocular pressure increased, iritis, keratitis, myopia, optic nerve disorder, vision blurred. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TEGRETOL, ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES, PROMETHAZINE, VERAPAMIL, CELEXA. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5073534-7
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 28, 2006. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angle closure glaucoma, vision blurred. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DETROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5073932-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on July 28, 2006. Female patient, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with psychiatric symptom and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast atrophy, hypersomnia, loss of consciousness, metrorrhagia. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEODON, LEVLITE, CONCERTA, ZOLOFT. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5075982-8
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2006. Female patient, 40 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: photosensitivity reaction. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5076925-3
Physician from CANADA reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 03, 2006. Female patient, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with sciatica, arthritis, blood cholesterol, depression, thyroid disorder, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, tremor, anxiety, sleep disorder and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness, petit mal epilepsy, road traffic accident. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CELEBREX, ZOCOR, EFFEXOR, SYNTHROID, PARIET, CLONAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5078413-7
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from PHILIPPINES on Aug 04, 2006. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, lethargy, paraesthesia, sleep disorder, trismus. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5078615-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 10, 2006. Female patient, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cognitive disorder, dyspnoea, impaired driving ability, impaired work ability, lack of spontaneous speech, memory impairment, mental impairment, paraesthesia. TOPAMAX dosage: 25 MG -50 MG QHS -BID PO. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5078970-0
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 02, 2006. Female patient, weighting 33.95 lb, was diagnosed with complex partial seizures and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: complex partial seizures, metabolic acidosis, status epilepticus. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM, OSPOLOT, EUTHYROX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5078971-2
Physician from MEXICO reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 04, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with hallucination and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: akathisia, hip surgery, psychomotor hyperactivity. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5080064-5
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 04, 2006. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy, endometriosis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: endometriosis, status epilepticus. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACUPUNCTURE, CHINESE HERBAL REMEDY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5081911-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 09, 2006. Female patient, child 2 years of age, was diagnosed with accidental exposure and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental exposure. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5082101-0
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2006. Female patient, 21 years of age, weighting 128.0 lb, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angle closure glaucoma. TOPAMAX dosage: 25 MG QHS. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5083618-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 09, 2006. Male patient, weighting 179.0 lb, was diagnosed with headache and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye pain, headache, intraocular pressure increased, ocular hyperaemia, pupillary reflex impaired. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5083690-2
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteriospasm coronary. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZYRTEC, FIORICET, INDERAL LA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5084326-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, electrocardiogram abnormal, troponin increased, vasospasm, ventricular dysfunction. TOPAMAX dosage: 50 MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5084689-2
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 10, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle atrophy. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5084690-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 11, 2006. Female patient, weighting 178.0 lb, was diagnosed with transient ischaemic attack, cerebrovascular accident, arterial occlusive disease, blood cholesterol increased, hypertension and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, eye pain. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, ZOCOR, LIPITOR, LOPRESSOR, LASIX. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5087797-5
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with mass and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyskinesia, hypoaesthesia oral, muscle twitching. TOPAMAX dosage: 25 MG PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5088843-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 24, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 169.0 lb, was diagnosed with headache, off label use, prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loose tooth, off label use. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5088925-8
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vision blurred. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5091573-7
Physician from SWITZERLAND reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 18, 2006. Male patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme increased, jaundice. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIVOTRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5092115-2
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 28, 2006. Female patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, confusional state, feeling cold, headache, hypoaesthesia, ill-defined disorder, migraine, paraesthesia, sensory loss. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INDERAL LA, MAXALT, RELPAX. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5093802-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 95.00 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis, headache and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deafness. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MAXZIDE, ZOMIG, VICODIN. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5093803-4
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 27 years of age, weighting 147.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: photopsia, vision blurred. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5093804-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 24, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adverse event, dysarthria, nausea, vomiting. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COHASH. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5094144-1
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, depressive symptom, restless legs syndrome, restlessness, weight decreased. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5094145-3
Physician from CANADA reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with pain, sleep disorder and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, anxiety, crying, diarrhoea, malaise, panic attack, paranoia, tremor. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE, OXYCOCET, ASPIRIN, OXYCODONE, OXYCODONE TEREPHTHALATE. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5094146-5
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis, autoimmune thyroiditis, myalgia, headache and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular insufficiency, csf protein increased. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOXIL, FLEXERIL, ACETAMINOPHEN, PROPOXYPHENE NAPSYLATE. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5097002-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 31, 2006. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 137.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angle closure glaucoma, no therapeutic response. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5094949-7
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 22, 2006. Male patient, weighting 6.31 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular septal defect, heart disease congenital, kidney malformation, limb malformation, oesophageal atresia, spine malformation, tracheal stenosis, tracheo-oesophageal fistula. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMICTAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5095820-7
Physician from GERMANY reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 22, 2006. Male patient, weighting 5.42 lb, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby, retinopathy of prematurity, scoliosis. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALPROIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5096300-5
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 25, 2006. Female patient, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with weight decreased and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye pain, eyelid pain, eyelid ptosis, headache, myopia, vision blurred, visual disturbance. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5097906-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Sept 05, 2006. Female patient, 34 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with affective disorder and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: benign intracranial hypertension, choking sensation, dizziness, eye pain, feeling abnormal, head discomfort, headache, tinnitus. TOPAMAX dosage: 25 MG 1 X PER DAY PO. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5098004-1
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2006. Female patient, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: suicidal ideation. TOPAMAX dosage: 25 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5099564-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Aug 30, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cataract. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5099992-X
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 31, 2006. Female patient, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lymphadenopathy, myopia, vision blurred, visual disturbance. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5103186-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Sept 12, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased. TOPAMAX dosage: 25 MG (2) BID ORAL. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5103221-8
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 11, 2006. Female patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: homicidal ideation. TOPAMAX dosage: 125 MG BID PO. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5103621-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Sept 11, 2006. Male patient, 20 years of age, weighting 150.1 lb, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: calculus bladder, crystal urine present. TOPAMAX dosage: 25MG Q12H PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5104366-9
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 22, 2006. Male patient, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with simple partial seizures and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, status asthmaticus. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNI H, LAMICTAL, SIMVABETA, THEOPHYLLINE, VERAHEXAL, CALCIUM D, PANTOZOL, TORSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5104825-9
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported TOPAMAX problem on Sept 04, 2006. Female patient, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy, anxiety and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: clostridial infection, diarrhoea, status epilepticus. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREGABALIN, VALPROATE, CLOBAZAM, RISPERIDONE, ZONISAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5105552-4
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, was treated with TOPAMAX. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OLANZAPINE, RIZATRIPTAN, METHOTRIMEPRAZINE, ARTHROTEC, FLUCONAZOLE, GABAPENTIN, CIPROFLAXACIN, LOXAPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
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Drug Information: Topiramate
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a697012.html
(toe pyre' a mate)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| [Posted 01/31/2008] FDA informed healthcare professionals that the Agency has analyzed reports of suicidality (suicidal behavior or ideation) from placebo-controlled clinical studies of eleven drugs used to treat epilepsy as well as psychiatric disorders, and other conditions. In the FDA's analysis, patients receiving antiepileptic drugs had approximately twice the risk of suicidal behavior or ideation (0.43%) compared to patients receiving placebo (0.22%). The increased risk of suicidal behavior and suicidal ideation was observed as early as one week after starting the antiepileptic drug and continued through 24 weeks. The results were generally consistent among the eleven drugs. The relative risk for suicidality was higher in patients with epilepsy compared to patients who were given one of the drugs in the class for psychiatric or other conditions.Healthcare professionals should closely monitor all patients currently taking or starting any antiepileptic drug for notable changes in behavior that could indicate the emergence or worsening of suicidal thoughts or behavior or depression.The drugs included in the analyses include (some of these drugs are also available in generic form): Carbamazepine (marketed as Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR)Felbamate (marketed as Felbatol)Gabapentin (marketed as Neurontin) Lamotrigine (marketed as Lamictal) Levetiracetam (marketed as Keppra) Oxcarbazepine (marketed as Trileptal)Pregabalin (marketed as Lyrica) Tiagabine (marketed as Gabitril)Topiramate (marketed as Topamax) Valproate (marketed as Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakene, Depacon) Zonisamide (marketed as Zonegran) Although the 11 drugs listed above were the ones included in the analysis, FDA expects that the increased risk of suicidality is shared by all antiepileptic drugs and anticipates that the class labeling changes will be applied broadly. For more information visit the FDA website at: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#Antiepileptic and http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/antiepilepticsHCP.htm. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Topiramate is used with alone or with other medications to treat certain types of seizures in people who have epilepsy. Topiramate is also used with other medications to control seizures in people who have Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a disorder that causes seizures and developmental delays). Topiramate is used to treat patients who continue to have seizures even when they take other anti-seizure medications. Topiramate is also used to prevent migraine headaches, but not to relieve the pain of migraine headaches when they occur. Topiramate is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.
How should this medicine be used?
Topiramate comes as a tablet and a sprinkle capsule (capsule that contains small beads of medication that can be sprinkled on food) to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food twice a day in the morning and evening. Take topiramate at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take topiramate exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
There is another medication with a name similar to the brand name for topiramate. You should be sure that you receive topiramate and not the similar medication each time you fill your prescription. Be sure that the prescription your doctor gives you is clear and easy to read. Talk to your pharmacist to be sure that you are given topiramate. After you receive your medication, compare the tablets to the pictures in the manufacturer's patient information sheet. If you think you were given the wrong medication, talk to your pharmacist. Do not take any medication unless you are certain it is the medication that your doctor prescribed.
Topiramate tablets have a bitter taste and lose their effectiveness quickly when broken, so you should swallow them whole. Do not split, chew, or crush them.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of topiramate and gradually increase your dose, not more than once every week.
Topiramate may control your seizures or migraines, but will not cure your condition. Continue to take topiramate even if you feel well. Do not stop taking topiramate without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking topiramate, you may have severe seizures, even if you have not had seizures in the past. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
The sprinkle capsules may be swallowed whole or opened and poured over food. To take the sprinkle capsule with food, follow these steps:
- Prepare a teaspoonful of soft food such as applesauce, custard, ice cream, oatmeal, pudding, or yogurt.
- Hold the capsule upright over the food. You should be able to read the word 'TOP' on the capsule.
- Twist off the clear part of the capsule and pour the entire contents onto the spoonful of food.
- Swallow the entire mixture immediately without chewing.
- Drink fluids right after swallowing to wash down the mixture and to be sure that you swallow all of it.
Other uses for this medicine
Topiramate is also used for the management of alcohol dependence. Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication for your condition.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking topiramate,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to topiramate or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: acetazolamide (Diamox); amitriptyline; antidepressants; antihistamines; dichlorphenamide (Daranide); digoxin (Lanoxin, Digitek); ipratropium (Atrovent); iron; isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid); hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide, Oretic); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); medications for anxiety, irritable bowel disease, mental illness, motion sickness, Parkinson's disease, ulcers, or urinary problems; metformin (Glucophage); methazolamide; oral contraceptives (birth control pills); other medications for seizures such as carbamazepine (Tegretol) and phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek); pioglitazone (Actos); risperidone (Risperdal); salicylate pain relievers such as aspirin, choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trisalate), choline salicylate (Arthropan), diflunisal (Dolobid), magnesium salicylate (Doan's, others), and salsalate (Argesic, Disalcid, Salgesic); sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote); and zonisamide (Zonegran). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you or any family members have or have ever had kidney stones, if you drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcohol, and if you have ever thought about killing yourself or tried to do so. Also tell you doctor if you have or have ever had metabolic acidosis (a disturbance in the body's acid-base balance that results in excessive acidity of the blood.); osteopenia, osteomalacia, or osteoporosis (conditions in which the bones are soft or brittle and may break easily); diabetes; glaucoma (a type of eye disease); any disease that affects your breathing such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); depression or abnormal moods; a growth problem; or liver or kidney disease. Also tell your doctor if you have diarrhea or if you develop diarrhea during your treatment.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking topiramate, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking topiramate.
- you should know that topiramate may make you drowsy, dizzy, confused, or unable to concentrate. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- if you are taking topiramate to control seizures, you should know that you may continue to have seizures during your treatment. You may need to avoid activities such as swimming, driving, and climbing so that you will not harm yourself or others if you lose consciousness during a seizure.
- ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking topiramate.
- if you are taking oral contraceptives (birth control pills), tell your doctor if unexpected bleeding or spotting occurs. Topiramate can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
- you should know that topiramate can prevent you from sweating and make it harder for your body to cool down when it gets very hot. This happens most often in warm weather and to children who take topiramate. Avoid exposure to heat, drink plenty of fluids and tell your doctor if you have a fever, headache, muscle cramps, or an upset stomach, or if you are not sweating as usual.
- you should know that you may be more likely to develop a kidney stone while you are taking topiramate. Drink 6-8 glasses of water every day to prevent kidney stones from forming.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Talk to your doctor about increasing the amount of food you eat if you lose weight while you are taking topiramate.
Talk to your doctor before changing your diet or beginning any type of weight loss program. Do not follow a ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet used to control seizures) or any other high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, such as the Atkins diet, while you are taking this medication.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is less than 6 hours before you are scheduled to take your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Topiramate may cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- numbness, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet
- slowed reactions
- difficulty concentrating
- speech problems, especially difficulty thinking of specific words
- memory problems
- lack of coordination
- confusion
- nervousness
- aggressive behavior
- irritability
- mood swings
- depression
- headache
- drowsiness
- weakness
- excessive movement
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- uncontrollable eye movements
- extreme thirst
- weight loss
- constipation
- diarrhea
- gas
- heartburn
- change in ability to taste food
- swelling of the tongue
- overgrowth of the gums
- dry mouth
- increased saliva
- trouble swallowing
- nosebleed
- teary or dry eyes
- back, muscle, or bone pain
- missed menstrual periods
- excessive menstrual bleeding
- skin problems or changes in skin color
- dandruff
- hair loss
- growth of hair in unusual places
- ringing in the ears
- difficulty falling or staying asleep
- swelling of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- difficulty urinating or pain when urinating
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- blurred vision
- double vision
- eye pain
- worsening of seizures
- slow heart rate
- pounding or irregular heartbeat
- chest pain
- trouble breathing
- fast, shallow breathing
- inability to respond to things around you
- excessive tiredness
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- loss of appetite
- intense back or side pain
- bloody, cloudy, or foul smelling urine
- constant need to urinate
- fever
- chills
Topiramate may cause osteoporosis (a condition in which bones can break more easily) in adults and rickets (abnormal, curved bone growth) in children. Topiramate may also slow the growth of children and may decrease the final height that children reach. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking topiramate.
Topiramate may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Tablets should be stored at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Sprinkle capsules should be stored at or below 77° F. Never store broken tablets or mixtures of sprinkles and soft food. These should be used right away or thrown away. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- seizures
- drowsiness
- speech problems
- blurred vision
- double vision
- trouble thinking
- tiredness
- loss of coordination
- loss of consciousness
- dizziness
- stomach pain
- vomiting
- agitation
- depression
- loss of appetite
- pounding or irregular heartbeat
- fast, shallow breathing
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your body's response to topiramate.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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