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On 75mg topamax (topiramate) qhs for migrane. no history of seizure, any harm in having an occasional drink or 2 w/ dinner? (alcohol isnt a trigger for me)
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No: There is no harm in having 1-2 drinks with dinner. However if etoh is a trigger for headaches/migraine i would avoid it.
Answered 3/2/2013
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Not unless trigger: Unless alcohol is a trigger for your headaches, an occassional drink should not be a problem.
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