Side effects
Generic Topamax has its side effects. The most common are:
- irritability
- lightheadedness
- shakiness
- mood or behavior changes
- sweating
- weakness
- nervousness
- migraine
- hunger
- clumsy movements
- numbness
- pale skin
- jerky movements
- slow movements
- confusion
- lack of consciousness
- gas
- problems with memory
- loss of coordination
- extreme thirst
- aggressive behavior
- irritability
- diarrhea
- loss of weight
- heartburn
- hair growth
- dry mouth
- problems with menstruation
- nosebleed
- dry eyes
- runny nose
- dandruff
- baldness
- insomnia
- difficulties with concentrating
- problems with swallowing
Less common but more serious side effects during taking Generic Topamax:
- allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)
- eye pain
- crossed eyes
- uncontrolled hand shakings
- abnormal bleeding or bruising
- chest pain
- restlessness
- slow heart rate
- infection symptoms
- problems with urination
Side effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors.
Contra-indications
Do not take Generic Topamax if you are allergic to Generic Topamax components.
Do not take Generic Topamax if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
Be careful if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement.
Be careful if you are taking ipratropium (such as Atrovent); motion sickness, irritable bowel disease, mental illness, urinary problems, Parkinson's disease, ulcers medicines; oral contraceptives; methazolamide; seizures medicines (carbamazepine (such as Tegretol), phenytoin (such as Phenytek, Dilantin); metformin (such as Glucophage); iron; salicylate pain relievers (such as choline salicylate (such as Arthropan), aspirin, choline magnesium trisalicylate (such as Trisalate), diflunisal (such as Dolobid), magnesium salicylate (such as Doan's); dichlorphenamide (such as Daranide); digoxin (such as Digitek, Lanoxin); zonisamide (such as Zonegran); tranquilizers; acetazolamide (such as Diamox); valproic acid (such as Depakote, Depakene); cholestyramine (such as Questran); sedatives; antidepressants; isoniazid (such as Nydrazid, INH); antihistamines, salsalate (such as Salgesic, Argesic, Disalcid), sleeping pills.
Be careful if you have lung, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, nearsightedness, diarrhea, metabolic acidosis, kidney stones.
Avoid low-carbohydrate and high-fat diet.
Avoid being dehydrated.
Elderly people should be very careful with Generic Topamax.
Be careful with Generic Topamax if you are going to have a surgery (dental or other).
If you experience drowsiness and dizziness while taking Generic Topamax you should avoid any activities such as driving or operating machinery.
To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control because hormonal birth control pills may not work as well while you are using Generic Topamax.
Avoid alcohol while taking Generic Topamax.
It can be dangerous to stop Generic Topamax taking suddenly.