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Does Topamax Cause Nose Bleeds

Health Encyclopedia: Sleep Apnea Treatment

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Treatment for sleep apnea depends on the severity of the problem. Given data on the long-term complications of sleep apnea, it is important for patients to treat the problem as they would any chronic disease. Simply trying to treat snoring will not treat sleep apnea. Because of its association with heart problems and stroke, sleep apnea that does not respond to lifestyle measures should be treated by a doctor, ideally a sleep disorders specialist.

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Measles, Mumps, and RubellaMeasles. Measles, one of the most contagious of all human infections, used to be a very common childhood disease. Most cases go away without serious complications. In... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Treatment for Bulimia
...that it may also have benefits for bulimic patients.Topiramate. The antiepileptic drug topiramate (Topamax) has been shown in studies to reduce bingeing and purging episodes in bulimics, as well... Read more »
Menstrual Disorders: Causes
CausesMenstrual disorders can be triggered by a number of different factors, such as hormone imbalances, genetic factors, clotting disorders, and pelvic diseases. DysmenorrheaContraction-Causing... Read more »
Medications Used for Migraine Prevention
...similar to those of valproate and may include sleepiness, dizziness, fatigue, and weight gain.Topiramate (Topamax). In 2004, the FDA approved topiramate for prevention of migraines in adults.... Read more »
Cirrhosis: Bleeding Episodes
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