A member asked:

Can the medication topamax (topiramate) cause palinopsia? i'm on it for frequent migraines and have started noticing trailing in vision and sensitivity to light.

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Dr. Stephen Watson answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See eye doctor.: I do not think that palinopsia or having trailing images, as a specific complaint, is listed as a known complication. This medication, however excellent, has been known to cause significant eye problems that can be irreversible. Such things as narrow angle glaucoma can also occur. I would ask for the pressure in your eyes to be checked now and see your eye doctor ASAP.

Answered 3/12/2016

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