Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Topiramate as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Topiramate use carries the risk of causing hypotension with compensatory increased heart rate. Hypotension, secondary to topiramate intake, can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus increasing the risk for fall and accidents. Topiramate use also carries the risk of causing and/or aggravating cardiac arrhythmias, leading to severe debility and death. Individuals can present with episodes of chest pain, rapid heart [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Topiramate as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Topiramate use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Elevated blood ammonia levels secondary to topiramate use can also result in severely altered sense of taste and consequently, lead to reduced appetite. Taking topiramate after having a meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Topiramate can also induce extreme dry [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Topiramate as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of topiramate needed for [...]