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I have iih, take topamax (topiramate) and have terrible headaches. i've noticed when reading on my phone, the text looks like sand that's been blown over by wind?
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Blurring: blurring of vision is due to pain, and also reading small print may cause headache.
Answered 12/1/2014
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