Topamax side effects

Topamax is a pharmaceutical drug. Topamax tablets and Topamax Sprinkle Capsules are indicated for adults for the prophylaxis of migraine headache. The usefulness of Topamax in the acute treatment of migraine headache has not been studied.

Topamax side effects
The most common Topamax side effects are paresthesias, anorexia, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, weight decrease, and taste alteration. Those prescribed Topamax should be instructed to drink lots of fluids to reduce the risk of kidney stone formation. Topamax has been associated with serious side effects, including:

Acute myopia and secondary angle-closure glaucoma - patients should be cautioned to seek medical attention if they experience blurred vision or ocular pain.

Decreased sweating and increased body temperature, especially in hot weather. The majority of reports have been in children.

Cognitive dysfunction, psychiatric disturbances including suicidal thoughts or behavior, and somnolence and fatigue.

he possibility of decreased contraceptive efficacy and increased breakthrough bleeding should be considered in patients taking combination oral contraceptive products with Topamax.

Topamax is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any component of this product.