There are numerous different prescription medications that can be prescribed to a migraine headache sufferer. A common class of drugs used to help prevent migraine headaches is anti-convulsants. These are essentially medications that are used to prevent seizures. However, the make-up the medication is also proven to help with migraine headaches. Topamax is a common medication prescribed by neurologists for those who suffer from migraine headaches and need a preventative medication. Topamax comes in several drug forms, but the most common is tablet form. This article focuses on the tablet form of Topamax.
Common side effects of Topamax
Common side effects of Topamax should be short in duration and also not become excessively bothersome. Patients should let their doctor know if one of the common side effects becomes persistent or too bothersome as this could be a reaction to the medication.
Common side effects of Topamax are:
- constipation
- decreased sweating
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- flu-like symptoms
- headache
- loss of appetite
- nausea
- nervousness
- numbness or tingling of the skin
- runny nose
- sore throat
- stomach pain or upset
- taste changes
- tiredness
- trouble sleeping
- weight loss
Severe side effects of Topamax
Severe side effects of Topamax should be taken very seriously, as they can be life threatening.
Severe side effects of Topamax are:
- rash
- hives
- itching
- difficulty breathing
- tightness in chest
- swelling of mouth, face, lips or tongue
- blood in the urine
- blurred vision
- bone pain
- chest pain
- confusion
- decreased coordination
- double vision or other vision changes
- eye pain or redness
- irregular heartbeat
- loss of consciousness
- memory problems
- menstrual changes
- muscle or joint pain
- cramps or weakness
- new or worsening mental or mood changes
- rapid, shallow breathing
- red, swollen, blistered or peeling skin
- ringing in the ears
- severe or persistent loss of appetite
- severe stomach, side or back pain
- significant weight loss
- speech problems
- stupor
- suicidal thoughts or actions
- tremors
- trouble thinking, concentrating or remembering things
- trouble walking
- unexplained fever
- unusual bruising or bleeding
- unusual eye movements
- unusual tiredness
- vomiting
If a migraine sufferer experiences any of these side effects they should immediately contact a healthcare professional. Some of these occurrences can be life threatening and only a healthcare professional can safely take a patient off of medications.
Tags: Chronic migraine, headache, migraine headaches, neurological condition, Prescription medication, symptoms, treating migraines
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