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Can topiramate 100 mg be the cause of me not sleeping at night?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly.: Drowsiness is more common with topiramate but insomnia can occur. Please advise your prescribing physician. Take care.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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