- Find
- Manage
- Resources
Kidney Stones And Migraines
Topamax (topiramate) is a neuronal stabilizing agent (aka anticonvulsant medication) that is FDA-approved for and prescribed for headache and Migraine prevention.
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (UT Southwestern) have completed a study showing that Topamax can increase the propensity for calcium phosphate kidney stones. Although there has been anecdotal evidence of this potential side effect and much discussion of it, this is the first study to...
More information on "Kidney Stones And Migraines"
From Our Experts
8/6/07 #8: Memory and headache problems following accident, kidney...
Full Question:I've got a question that I hope you can help me with. Two years ago, I was in a car accident - I was a passenger in the front... Read more »
Flomax for Kidney Stones: Can it be Used by Women?
Dear Dr. Motola, Can Flomax be prescribed to a female to help pass kidney stones? I am a female patient who has been passing kidney... Read more »
From Our Sources
Topamax increases kidney-stone risk
According to new research, the migraine medicine Topamax may increase users' risk of developing kidney stones. Researchers found that patients who... Read more »
Meet Stacy Stone
My name is Stacy, and I am 24 years old. I live in Atlanta, GA, although I have moved all over the U.S. and have lived in more than 30 cities (my... Read more »
Kidney Stones
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A kidney stone is the result of a chemical reaction that occurs when the urine becomes concentrated and when certain substances combine together to... Read more »
Kidney Stones: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. They are an ancient health problem. Evidence of kidney stones has been found... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
