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Total Topamax reports: 1368.Topamax FDA safety alerts: 2001 2003 2005 2008 .
Reported deaths: 38 Reported hospitalizations: 311.
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Mary Location unknown | 1:35am on Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 |
This was the second time I took Topamax. I had hallucinations and delusions starting the first day on the relatively low dose of 25 mg in AM and 25 mg in PM. This did not happen to me when I was taking Topamax the first time (150 mg qd- divided dose)... read more » | |
Misty Location unknown | 4:06am on Thursday, November 13th, 2008 |
I started taking Topamax for the treatment of migraines hoping that the only side effect if any (I wasn't prone to normally have side effects from any drugs) was a loss of weight due to decreased appetite. Needless to say that wasn't the one I got...... read more » | |
Jessica Location unknown | 2:08am on Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 |
During week 4 started to have drooping of my eyelids. My eyes were bulging so bad that I felt the nerves pulling in my eyes(exophthalmos.My eyes were so painful that I could not look directly at the light.I could not sleep because it was hard to clos... read more » | |
Emilia Quesada Location unknown | 11:37pm on Monday, August 18th, 2008 |
I experienced a severe allergic reaction to Topamax on week 5 of taking it when I increased my dosage from 50 mg to 75 mg. I was taking Topamax for migraine prevention. Though I had been experiencing side effects as of the second day I took it, inc... read more » | |
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Have you experienced Topamax side effects?| Yes, Severe |  38% |
| Yes, Mild | 48% |
| Yes, Minor | 13% |
| No | 3% |
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Topamax Side Effects reported on Patientsville.com
Topamax Side Effects Report #SELF2334 -2009-02-06
TOPAMAX problem was reported on 2009-02-06
Patient reported the following TOPAMAX side effects:"Extreme fatigue, severe back pain, joint pain, muscle aches, severe chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, panic attacks, severe lactose intolerance, diarrhea, general feeling of not being well, sexual dysfunction, mood swings"Read more
Topamax Side Effects Report #SELF2888 -2009-04-14
TOPAMAX problem was reported on 2009-04-14
Patient reported the following TOPAMAX side effects:"confused,conbattive and aggressive."Read more
Topamax FDA reported side effects and reactions
| 2008 |
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| ANGLE CLOSURE GLAUCOMA, ANXIETY, APHASIA, INTENTIONAL OVERDOSE, ABORTION SPONTANEOUS, ALOPECIA, ANOREXIA NERVOSA, DEATH, DEPRESSION, DISORIENTATION, DIZZINESS |
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| ANGLE CLOSURE GLAUCOMA, ABORTION SPONTANEOUS, CONVULSION, ALOPECIA, ANOREXIA |
| 2006 |
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| ANGLE CLOSURE GLAUCOMA, CONVULSION, NEPHROLITHIASIS, ABORTION SPONTANEOUS, CONFUSIONAL STATE |
Topamax Side Effects reported to FDA
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Topamax Side Effects Report #5197706-6Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Dec 22, 2006. Female patient, weighting 158.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine
, gastric ulcer and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, blood pressure abnormal, chest pain , dyspnoea, fatigue, heart rate increased, oxygen saturation decreased, personality change, tremor. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACYCLOVIR, ACIPHEX. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5198029-1
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 27, 2006. Female patient, weighting 255.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy
, depression and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT, FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5200068-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Dec 28, 2006. Female patient, weighting 103.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder
, depression , emphysema and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed mood, influenza, insomnia, loss of consciousness, mental impairment, myocardial infarction, nervousness, paranoia, pneumonia . TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVACHOL, TRAZODONE, EFFEXOR, ALBUTEROL, PROVIGIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5202240-0
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from THAILAND on Jan 03, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion, muscle spasticity and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angle closure glaucoma, cataract
. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, PHENYTOIN CAP, BACLOFEN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5203452-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 02, 2007. Female patient, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion, back pain
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone disorder, metabolic acidosis, vitamin d decreased. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VICODIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5205988-7
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2007. Female patient, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression
, thinking abnormal, bipolar disorder , anxiety and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression , dysuria, micturition urgency, photopsia, vision blurred, vitreous floaters. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL, LEXAPRO. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5205989-9
Physician from GERMANY reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 04, 2007. Male patient, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, mantle cell lymphoma stage iii, status epilepticus. TOPAMAX dosage: 100 - 0 - 50 MG. During the same period patient was treated with TEGRETOL, CARBAMAZEPIN RETARD, CARBAMAZEPIN RETARD, CARBAMAZEPIN RETARD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5205990-5
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 03, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with migraine
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angle closure glaucoma, choroidal detachment. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5205992-9
Health Professional from NETHERLANDS reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 05, 2007. Male patient, weighting 222.7 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic steatosis, nephrolithiasis. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5207238-4
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Jan 03, 2007. Female patient, weighting 84.44 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchopneumonia, dysphagia, leukopenia, pseudomembranous colitis. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM, CLONT, METRONIDAZOLE, TAVANIC, TAVOR. Patient died on 12/13/2006.Topamax Side Effects Report #5207240-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 03, 2007. Female patient, weighting 235.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis, hypertension and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back pain
, constipation , hallucination, visual, irritability, optic nerve disorder. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5207241-4
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Jan 08, 2007. Female patient, weighting 196.2 lb, was diagnosed with migraine
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5208309-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 10, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye pain, myopia, ocular hyperaemia, vision blurred, visual acuity reduced. TOPAMAX dosage: 25 MG QD PO X 1 WK. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5208871-6
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, weighting 230.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, grand mal convulsion, incontinence, respiratory arrest. TOPAMAX dosage: 200 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with DILANTIN. Patient died on 01/01/2007.Topamax Side Effects Report #5210441-0
Health Professional from SWITZERLAND reported TOPAMAX problem on Sept 08, 2006. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with affect lability, contraception and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: unintended pregnancy. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with YASMIN, NEURONTIN, ZOLOFT, LAMICTAL. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5211589-7
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis , encephalopathy, gait disturbance, pulmonary embolism . TOPAMAX dosage: 800MG TOTAL DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with DILANTIN, CHLORAZEPATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5212847-2
Physician from GERMANY reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 10, 2007. Female patient, weighting 196.2 lb, was diagnosed with migraine
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRIPTAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5212849-6
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine
, benign muscle neoplasm, hypertension and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intra-uterine contraceptive device expelled, uterine haemorrhage. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVONORGESTREL, CAPTOPRIL, FLANAX. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5212850-2
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 10, 2007. Female patient, 28 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with headache
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: spider naevus. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GABAPENTIN. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5213121-0
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 18, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 144.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression . TOPAMAX dosage: 25MG 1 PER DAY PO. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5213304-X
Physician from GERMANY reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 10, 2007. Male patient, child 5 years of age, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder, congenital anomaly, dysmorphism. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5213306-3
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 12, 2007. Male patient, 17 years of age, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, hemiparesis, overdose. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5213307-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, weighting 260.0 lb, was diagnosed with headache
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: heart rate irregular, hypokalaemia. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REBIF. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5214015-7
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral haemorrhage, mydriasis. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5214017-0
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 10, 2007. Male patient, 15 years of age, was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: automatism, confusional state, petit mal epilepsy. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOBAZAM, LAMOTRIGINE, VALPROATE. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5214018-2
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2007. Male patient, weighting 202.0 lb, was diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye haemorrhage, nephrolithiasis, retinal vein occlusion. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5214213-2
Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle disorder. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE, PAROXETINE. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5214435-0
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, weighting 222.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, convulsion, laboratory test abnormal, metabolic acidosis, renal impairment. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5215808-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 15, 2007. Female patient, weighting 163.0 lb, was diagnosed with weight decreased, depression
, sleep disorder, pain and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, diabetic neuropathy, diarrhoea, dysgeusia, hypoaesthesia, nausea, pain in extremity, weight increased. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, LITHIUM CARBONATE, SONATA, LAMICTAL, CYMBALTA, XANAX. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5217743-2
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 15, 2007. Female patient, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase abnormal, myalgia. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEURONTIN. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5220532-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 25, 2007. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with headache
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angle closure glaucoma, myopia. TOPAMAX dosage: UP TO 75 MG DAY ORAL. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5224127-X
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on Jan 19, 2007. Male patient, 38 years of age, weighting 440.9 lb, was diagnosed with weight decreased and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood prolactin increased. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SEROPRAM, TRITICO. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5224720-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 29, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 246.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety
, mood altered and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, feeling abnormal. TOPAMAX dosage: 25MG TWICE DAILY ORALLY. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5224789-7
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 23, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis, pain
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, coronary artery disease , leukopenia. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5225231-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine prophylaxis and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cataract
, corneal oedema, intraocular pressure increased. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC, BACTRIM. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5225232-4
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Female patient, 22 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: retinal haemorrhage. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Topamax Side Effects Report #5225241-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 23, 2007. Female patient, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion, depression
, cardiac disorder, cardiac failure congestive, mineral supplementation and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: headache , heart rate irregular, oedema peripheral. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ELAVIL, EFFEXOR, LANOXIN, CARDIAZEM, LASIX, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DILANTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5228372-9
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Jan 31, 2007. Male patient, child 2. years of age, weighting 40.00 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy
and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apallic syndrome, catatonia, coordination abnormal, hypotonia, speech disorder, visual disturbance. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5226378-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported TOPAMAX problem on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, weighting 89.99 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy
, convulsion and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accident, convulsion, diarrhoea, gastroenteritis viral, pancreatitis. TOPAMAX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMICTAL, ATIVAN, DYASTAT, CLORASAP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Topamax Side Effects Report #5226379-9
TOPAMAX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Female patient, weighting 255.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy
, depression and was treated with TOPAMAX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section. TOPAMAX dosage: 100 MG IN AM, 200 MG IN PM. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT, FOLIC ACID, FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.Showing 1-40 of 1368 Next >
