What is Topiramate?
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Topiramate is an anti-convulsant and is used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It is also used to prevent migraine or cluster headaches.
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How do members experience Topiramate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 2,420 | 413 | |
| Migraine headaches | 1,505 | 565 | |
| Cluster headaches | 407 | 65 | |
| Borderline personality disorder | 324 | 38 | |
| Migraine | 224 | 58 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight loss | 109 | |
| Decreased appetite | 64 | |
| Hands tingling | 64 | |
| Memory problems | 61 | |
| Brain fog | 60 | |
| Feet tingling | 60 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 293 | |
| Moderate | 397 | |
| Mild | 324 | |
| None | 453 |
Member evaluations
trice
evaluated on Nov 29, 2023
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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Nelliegoddess
evaluated on Jan 05, 2021
- Perceived effectiveness for borderline personality disorder: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
MSmary
evaluated on Mar 01, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for migraine headaches: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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