Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Topamax as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Topamax use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response, such as, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Musculoskeletal side-effects Topamax [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Topamax as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Topamax use can result in depression of the central nervous system and lead to episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, and light-headedness. Also, increased blood ammonia levels secondary to Topamax intake can add to the confusion and dizziness caused by Topamax. Individuals taking Topamax can also present compromised memory and trouble concentrating. Topamax use can result in some tingling and numbness [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Topamax as follows: Vision changes Topamax use can result in obstruction to the drainage of fluid (aqueous humor) in the eye, increase in the intraocular pressure, and leading to glaucoma. Individuals can present with eye pain, headache, and blurred vision with haloes around light. Visual defect with Topamax use can progress rapidly to vision loss and permanent blindness. Metabolic side-effects Topamax use can result in increased loss [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Topamax as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Topamax use carries the risk of causing hypotension with compensatory increased heart rate. Hypotension, secondary to Topamax intake, can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus increasing the risk for fall and accidents. Topamax 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 Topamax as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Topamax use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Elevated blood ammonia levels secondary to Topamax use can also result in severely altered sense of taste and consequently, lead to reduced appetite. Taking Topamax after having a meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Topamax can also induce extreme dry [...]