Commonly reported side effects of topiramate include.
Topiramate medication side effects.
Tingling or prickling sensation in hands and feet difficulty with memory and.
Increased ammonia levels metabolic acidosis kidney stones decreased sweating and.
Dangerous side effects or increased seizures may occur.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated in hot weather.
Less common back pain constipation feeling of warmth heartburn increased sweating leg pain redness of the face neck arms and occasionally upper chest.
During pregnancy this medication should be used only when.
A stuffy and runny nose.
Although not all of these.
Anxiety ataxia confusion diarrhea diplopia.
Rare side effects if experienced these tend to have a severe expression a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called stevens johnson syndrome a skin disorder with blistering and peeling.
Tiredness drowsiness dizziness nervousness numbness or tingly feeling in the hands or feet coordination problems diarrhea weight loss speech language problems changes in vision sensory distortion loss of appetite bad taste in your mouth confusion.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug especially dizziness.
Topiramate side effects in summary.
Anxiety ataxia confusion diarrhea diplopia dizziness drowsiness dysphasia fatigue lack of concentration memory impairment nausea nervousness paresthesia psychomotor disturbance speech disturbance depression visual disturbance weight loss dysgeusia mood changes and anorexia.
Inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses.
Along with its needed effects topiramate may cause some unwanted effects.
Bruising under the skin.
Topiramate can increase body temperature and decrease sweating leading to life threatening dehydration especially in children.
Dizziness can increase the risk of falling.
Other important side effects include.