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Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: MissVic on February 11, 2023, 08:20:35 AM

Title: Topiramate anyone?
Post by: MissVic on February 11, 2023, 08:20:35 AM

I’m on topiramate for migraines but not sure if the pins and needles I’m experiencing on almost a daily basis is from this.

Anyone else had similar

Title: Re: Topiramate anyone?
Post by: Limpy on February 11, 2023, 10:38:49 AM

The Mayo Clinic think it might be.........

"Side Effects
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
Blurred vision
burning, prickling, or tingling sensations
clumsiness or unsteadiness
confusion
continuous, uncontrolled back-and-forth or rolling eye movements
dizziness
double vision
drowsiness
eye redness or pain
generalized slowing of mental and physical activity"

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/topiramate-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20067047