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In studies on Topamax, hair loss was seen in at least 1 percent of adults taking the drug for migraines. As this eMedTV resource explains, hair loss was also reported in up to 5 percent of children who were being treated for epilepsy.
Lethargy, blurred vision, and seizures are possible signs of a Topamax overdose. This part of the eMedTV library contains a list of other possible Topamax overdose symptoms and describes various treatment options that are available.
Sexual side effects reported with Topamax include decreased libido, premature ejaculation, and impotence. This eMedTV article describes Topamax sexual side effects in more detail and explains how commonly these problems occur with the medication.
Possible Topamax side effects include confusion, nausea, and fatigue. This eMedTV page lists other potential side effects, including problems that require medical attention. Topamax side affects is a common misspelling of Topamax side effects.
Common Topamax side effects seen in adults include burning or tingling, fatigue, and dizziness. This eMedTV segment also lists common side effects seen in children and describes serious problems that should be reported to your doctor immediately.
Topamax is primarily used for the prevention of migraines and the treatment of epilepsy. This eMedTV article discusses the use of the medication in children and lists common off-label Topamax uses.
Topamax Warnings and Precautions
Topamax can potentially cause kidney stones. This page on the eMedTV site provides other important Topamax warnings and precautions, including other possible side effects. Information on who should not take the drug is also included in this article.
Weight loss is one of the most common side effects of Topamax. As this eMedTV segment explains, in clinical studies on Topamax, weight loss was seen in up to 16 percent of adults and up to 21 percent of children.
Toprol-XL is a drug used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF) and high blood pressure (hypertension). This eMedTV page briefly discusses Toprol-XL and its side effects. Toperol is a common misspelling and variation of Toprol-XL.
Toprol-XL is a drug used to treat symptoms of angina. As explained in this eMedTV article, it is also used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. Toperol medicine is a common misspelling and variation of Toprol-XL.
| Topical Anesthesia for Cataract Surgery |
Topical anesthesia is commonly used during cataract surgery, as this video clip explains.
| Topical or Local Anesthesia (Cataract Surgery) |
This video explains that the two most commonly used anesthetics for this procedure are topical and local.
Topamax is medication that is used for treating epilepsy and preventing migraines. This page on the eMedTV site describes how Topamax works and offers information on its dosing and possible side effects. Topimax is a common misspelling of Topamax.
Topiramate is a prescription medicine that is used for treating epilepsy and preventing migraines. This eMedTV page further describes topiramate, explains how the drug works, offers dosing information, and provides a list of possible side effects.