The drug Topamax, which is also widely known by its generic name topiramate, is a prescription drug that is usually prescribed to those who suffer from migraine headaches and seizures due to epilepsy.Topamax has been a popular prescription medication with thousands of prescriptions made every year with those numbers increasing each year. Currently
pregnant women are beginning to become one of the biggest users of Topamax, with these numbers growing it is important that one knows about any potential side effects the drug has.
As with other prescription medications, Topamax will affect people in different ways. Some people will never see any of these side effects and take Topamax without any complications while others will become affected by multiple side effects. The most common of these side effects include unusual sensations like burning or tingling in the body, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness and even weight loss. Topamax can also cause several other minor side effects which include: diarrhea, memory loss, sinus infection or irritation, indigestion, joint pains, sore throat, decreased attention span, decreased sense of touch, mild insomnia and mild mood swings.
Another side effect that must be known is how Topamax affects unborn children of women who are pregnant. In a recent study of women who are taking Topamax for epileptic seizures, an average of 13% of babies are born with cleft palette or cleft lips. The pregnancies that are most at risk for cleft palette or cleft lip are those that are still within the first trimester.A cleft palette occurs when the top of the mouth, or palette, is not fully formed during pregnancy causing a visible gap between both sides of the palette. A cleft palette can cause several problems for the baby, especially when it comes to drinking milk and eating food. While having a cleft palette is treatable; it is usually expensive and time consuming.
Topamax Side effects can show differently in different people, some may even never show any side effects of taking Topamax, if you however are showing side effects it is best if you see your doctor right away. Once you have seen your doctor and you believe that harm or injury has befallen you due to the use of Topamax then it maybe time for you to consider your legal options.For more information on your legal options visit with a Topamax lawyer, many lawyers will give free consultations and not charge you unless your case wins compensation.
