Question 1

can you have topamax (topiramate) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Topamax (topiramate) overdoes can happen. It affects speech, vision, produces lethargy, possible seizures, agitation, depression - treatment is supportive and may involve pumping out the stomach.

Question 2

can u overdose on topamax and omeprazole?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, unfortunately you can. If you take a lot of it, I would say that you can overdose on almost any medication, regardless of how safe the "safety profile" is. The amount of medication you need to take to overdose depends on the medication itself. Whether it is enough to be fatal also depends on the medication and the amount taken. Hope this helps.

Question 3

what are the withdrawal symptoms of topamax (topiramate)?

Accepted Answer

Weight gain,headache: Topomax is helpful to get rid of daily headache, seizures, work as a mood stabilizer, reduce craving to food, opiates, alcohol

depending on the reason for using it --after several month, withdrawal can cause weight gain, seizures, headache.

Question 4

is it possible for topamax (topiramate) to cause stroke-like symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Topomax: Stroke is not a known risk of this medication.  There is mental slowing and tiredness.  If you are having stroke like symptoms then i would consult your neurologist or whomever started you on this medication.

Question 5

i just started taking topamax (topiramate) 75mgmg experienced chest pains this didn't happened on 50 mg is this a sign of overdose?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Does not usually cause this side effect, and doubt, if you had the kidney stone issue, it would cause chest pain.  Discuss with your doctor as this could be stomach event or a new comorbidity/.

Question 6

have iih. day 2 of taking 25mg topiramate, iih symptoms much worse since day 1. should i stop use? or is this "my body getting used to the medicine"?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your Doctor: It is unlikely that the Topamax (topiramate) is to blame DIRECTLY for worsening headaches since it generally used as a very good prophylactic agent in treating chronic migraines, however, there could be drug to drug interactions going on with other meds you're taking or your condition itself just spontaneously got worse coincidentally....maybe you just had a "bad day" with your IIH? Otherwise, talk to your doc

Question 7

withdrawal symptoms from topamax (topiramate) how long do they last. i have tapered down from 100mg. in 25mg. increments. i stopped completely five nights ago.

Accepted Answer

Would depend: Your taper rate has a lot to do with symptoms. Slower rates such as over a week at a time have less symptoms.  You should never taper without your physician supervising.  There are other factors that can be dangerous like other meds you are taking.

Question 8

is it possible for topamax (topiramate) to cause permanent side effects and withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Have not seen or: heard about any cases where Topirimate side effects did not go away after the drug was stopped.  You don't say what your symptoms are, so I have no clue.  It certainly has been reported to have a discontinuation syndrome with anxiety, insomnia, and even seizures, and it is always recommended, with ANY anticonvulsant, to taper it and not stop abruptly unless for severe side effects.

Question 9

5 month headache only affects right side of head, face, and eye.  heaviness in face with new symptom of drooping eyelid when symptoms are severe.  currently on sumatriptan and 50mg of topamax.  i have had ct and mri.  whats next?

Accepted Answer

: There are many different types of headaches but it is known that migraine headaches can be linked to Bell's palsy which you may have. Assuming the MRI and CT scan did not show any significant anatomic lesion or abnormality, you should be seen by an appropriately trained provider for trials of alternate medication interventions. There is no "one size fits all" medication regimen for your symptoms.

Question 10

what are some side effects of weaning yourself off topamax (topiramate)? i am experiencing withdrawl symptoms and don't know if this is normal?

Accepted Answer

Topamax (topiramate): Is a "dirty" drug (works on many receptors) and when weaning of you may experience many side effects: mood and personality changes, anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, vomiting, headaches, just to name a few.
A typical regime involves a minimal weekly drug dose reduction over 6-8 weeks. 
Whenever changing or weaning off your meds, you should always do it under your health care provider.

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I just started taking topamax (topiramate) 75mgmg experienced chest pains this didn't happened on 50 mg is this a sign of overdose?

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Have iih. day 2 of taking 25mg topiramate, iih symptoms much worse since day 1. should i stop use? or is this "my body getting used to the medicine"?

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Withdrawal symptoms from topamax (topiramate) how long do they last. i have tapered down from 100mg. in 25mg. increments. i stopped completely five nights ago.

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Is it possible for topamax (topiramate) to cause permanent side effects and withdrawal symptoms?

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5 month headache only affects right side of head, face, and eye. heaviness in face with new symptom of drooping eyelid when symptoms are severe. currently on sumatriptan and 50mg of topamax. i have had ct and mri. whats next?

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What are some side effects of weaning yourself off topamax (topiramate)? i am experiencing withdrawl symptoms and don't know if this is normal?

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