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Teri Robert

Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Migraine Preventive Topamax May Cause Birth Defects

A study published in the July 22, 2008, issue of Neurology®, indicates that taking the neuronal stabilizing agent (epilepsy drug) Topamax (topiramate) alone or along with other neuronal stabilizing agents during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. Research has shown that many medications of this type increase the risk of... Read more Chevron

posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)|

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PoppyJam

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Eye and other Topamax Side-Effects

Hi All, Thursday night I was put on Topiramate (50mg working up to 200 mg eventually) for epilepsy (and bonus benefit migraine control - I have both.) After 2 days on 50 mg of Topiramate I noticed some slight discomfort in my eyes like they were dry, achy, and a little light sensitive. My eye history is that I am... Read more Chevron

posted 06/16/2008, comments (14)|

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Dr. Seth Haplea

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Migraine Prevention

There are many reasons to use medications or other strategies to try to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches. When an individual can identify a trigger for his or her migraines, such as certain foods or liquids, menstruation, or other exposures, these circumstances can possibly be avoided to reduce migraine events. If abortive medications... Read more Chevron

posted 02/02/2007, comments (0)|

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