Topamax

Learn more about the side effects, dosage, and details of Topamax, one of only four medications approved by the FDA for the prevention of Migraines.

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Topamax (Topiramate)
Get an overview of Topamax, how and why it is prescribed, and the side effects that are most common when taking Topamax.
Dosage and Tapering Topamax for Migraine Prevention
Dr. Silberstein, director of the Jefferson Headache Center, shares his approach to Topamax dosage, and the optimal way to taper up to and down from a dosage.
Topamax or Topiramate for Migraine — A Difference?
A study has show that patients using generic topiramate for eiplepsy use moe other medications and have more and longer hospital stays than those using brand Topamax.

Pregnancy and Migraines: Topamax Warning, Cleft Defects
The FDA has issued a new warning about Topamax (topiramate) causing cleft defects when used during pregnancy and changed the Pregnancy Category classification to Category D.
Migraine Preventive Topamax May Cause Birth Defects
A study 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.
Potential Vision Issues with Topamax
In September of 2001, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. issued a warning statement regarding potential side effects of Topamax, which may include acute myopia and glaucoma.
Topamax Can Increase Occurrence of Kidney Stones
A new study from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (UT Southwestern) has shown that Topamax can increase the propensity for calcium phosphate kidney stones.
Topamax FDA Approved for Migraine Prevention
In August, 2004, the FDA approved Topamax (topiramate) Tablets and Topamax (topiramate capsules) Sprinkle Capsules for the prophylaxis (prevention) of Migraine attacks in adults.
Topamax May Cause Serious Side Effect of Decreased Sweating
In 2003, the FDA MedWatch issued an Adverse Event Report regarding decreased sweating as a side effect of Topamax.

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