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I take topamax (topiramate) 150 mg per day for headaches/seizures. is it possible those med adjustments cause my hypokalemia?
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Yes its possible.: Yes indeed, topamax (topiramate) can cause infrequent side effects of dehydration, low potassium (hypokalemia), and low calcium (hypocalcemia). Severeal medical studies support this finding. Definitely discuss this with your doctor and see if a different medication might be better for you.
Answered 11/9/2015
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