Question 1

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 2

can topamax (topiramate) cause chest pain and dizziness that worsens when lying down?

Accepted Answer

See below: I see dizziness at times in patients taking topamax (topiramate).  Chest pain I have not seen.  Call the doctor who prescribed it to you.

Question 3

could topamax (topiramate) be causing chest pain and dizziness that are worse when i lie down?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Topamax (topiramate) has been linked to increased indigestion and to pancreatitis.  You should not assume it is the topomax, as this is not a benign drug and the symptoms could indicate something more serious. Report this to your pcp.

Question 4

have you on topamax (topiramate) experienced chest pain and dizziness that worsens when lying down?

Accepted Answer

See below: I see dizziness at times in patients taking topamax (topiramate).  Chest pain I have not seen.  Call the doctor who prescribed it to you.

Question 5

what causes chest pains?

Accepted Answer

Chest pains: There are several reasons for chest pains ranging from muscle strain and anxiety to cardiac problems.  Chest pains indicate a need to see your doctor.  Please do so ASAP.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

how do you cure sharp chest pains?

Accepted Answer

Chest wall pain: Sharp chest pain is usually due to sprain or inflammation of the costochondral joints at the sternum. Nsaids are usually a good choice. Be sure to see your doctor to differentiate between costochondral pain and real cardiac chest pain.

Question 7

why does anxiety give me chest pains?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Anxiety is a very common cause for chest pains. It is thought that the chest muscles tighten to cause it. For some people it may cause actual myocardial ischemic pain but this is very uncommon in young folks.

Question 8

bad chest pains in a 24 year old girl?

Accepted Answer

See doctor ASAP: Without more detail, bad chest pain has to be referred to your doctor asap or local emergency room.

Question 9

could chest pains be related to stress?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Anxiety can cause chest discomfort. However, if you are having chest pain, you should see your doctor, to make sure nothing else is causing the pain.

Question 10

what could cause chest pains and nasuea?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac vs GI: Chest pain and nausea are both symptoms of cardiac disease, and should be evaluated.  You should see your doctor, and if the pain worsens, you should go to the er immediately.  It could be reflux or many other things, but heart disease is the most significant.

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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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Could topamax (topiramate) be causing chest pain and dizziness that are worse when i lie down?

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