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Does topamax (topiramate) ever cause permanent memory impairment? i have been off the drug for 1.5 weeks and still have short-term memory problems and anomia.

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Topamax (topiramate): Usually topamax (topiramate) does not cause permanent brain damage or memory loss when topamax (topiramate) washes out these side effects should usually go away.

Answered 8/18/2013

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