Expert answer:
The Side effects more frequent topiramate are:
- Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue (tiredness);
- Irritability, slow thinking;
- Paresthesia (tingling), diplopia (double vision), decreased motor coordination;
- Nausea, nystagmus (oscillatory eye movements);
- Lethargy (temporary or complete loss of sensation and movement);
- Difficulty talking, blurred vision;
- Decreased appetite, weight loss, memory impairment and diarrhea.
Some of these side effects are dose dependent, ie they may be present only at high doses.
Topiramate increases the risk of kidney stones, therefore, it guides the increase of the water intake during the treatment.
Another care must be taken in direction and control of machines, since medication may slow motor coordination, cause dizziness, tingling, and blurred vision.
The occurrence of side effects or undesirable reactions from the use of topiramate should be reported to the prescribing physician to evaluate the dosage adjustment or modification of the medication.
