HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Been getting 3-4 hrs. sleep/nt. and getting more migraines.due to that or decrease in topamax (topiramate) from 400 to 100/day?need sleep study also?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Migraines: Lack of sleep can certainly lead to your increase in headaches.As such i would see a neurologist about not cutting topomax at this time.

Answered 3/11/2014

4.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What experience has anyone had with topamax (topiramate) for migraine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I suffer from migraines and pass out. I am on topamax, (topiramate) and migraine medication.... Any recomendations?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I'm breastfeeding my 8mnth baby her weight is 7.700 kg. I have migraine so I need to take topiramate. Is my baby at risk if I use it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How long does it take Topamax (topiramate) to work on migraine versus Propranalol extended release?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can you tell me about taking propranolol and topiramate(generic topamax) together for migraine preventative?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I take100mg topamax (topiramate) for migraine with 200mg seroquel topamax (topiramate) cuts my appetite when waking up i can't fall asleep easier should I take topamax (topiramate) earlier?
migraine taking topamax 50mg but get really tired and fall asleep even after 8 hr night sleep cause? f 21 yrs old pcos htn dm DDD Spondylosis
I get regular migraines. I take 100mg Topamax (topiramate) daily. I just got over the flu and the past 2 days my migraine feels like brain freeze. What's going on?
What are the side effects of topamax (topiramate) 50 mg a day for migraine
Migraine for 4 days meds not working what do I do? On topamax (topiramate)

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.