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Topamax (topiramate) Side Effects
With Topamax being used for Migraine and headache prevention, many of us eagerly awaited the release of the generic topiramate. However, since the release of generic topiramate, we've seen numerous questions and posts from people who hare frightened, frustrated, and even angry about the generics. Some have seen their Migraines increase with the generics; some have started experiencing increased negative side effects.
As is common with widely used medications, there are generics of...
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Topamax (topiramate) and Higher Risk for Kidney Stones
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