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Pediatric Migraines/topamax
One of the medications that has been increasingly prescribed as a Migraine preventive is the neuronal stabilizing agent (anticonvulsant) Topamax (Topiramate), manufactured by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. Topamax is the same class drug as Depakote and Neurontin, which are also in use as Migraine preventives.
On September 26, 2001, Joseph Hulihan, M.D., Director of CNS Research at Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. issued a warning statement to health care professionals warning of some...
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6/23/08: Topamax dosage for two-year-old child with seizures?
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Migraines, Topamax, Butalbital, Seizures, Keppra, Glucose Levels?
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From Our Sources
Topamax May Cause Serious Side Effect of Decreased Sweating
The following is a copy of a letter sent to healthcare professionals following an FDA MedWatch warning about decreased sweating as a potentially... Read more »
Topamax FDA Approved for Migraine Prevention
Migraine prevention is one of the most important issues facing Migraineurs who experience frequent and / or debilitating Migraine attacks. The vast... Read more »
Topamax: topiramate
Topiramate is a neuronal stabilizing agent (aka anticonvulsant medication) that has proven effective as a Migraine preventive for some patients. It... Read more »
Topamax or Topiramate for Migraine ?? A Difference?
With Topamax being used for Migraine and headache prevention, many of us eagerly awaited the release of the generic topiramate. However, since the ... Read more »
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... Read more »
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