Is Topamax Good for Anxiety Relief?
Do not take Topamax. It will make you see things and it makes you stupid. I am warning you. My friend went to the hospital because of taking it. It makes you crazy. Glaucoma In 2001, doctors in the United States were notified of the development of glaucoma in 23 patients (including one child) out of over 825,000 who had used Topamax. These symptoms usually occurred during the first month of treatment. Patients should be advised to notify their doctor if they experience blurred vision or difficulty seeing that comes on quickly, with or without eye pain. Metabolic acidosis As mentioned in the page on common side effects, warnings about metabolic acidosis (decreased serum bicarbonate) in patients taking Topamax were issued in late 2003. Certain circumstances predispose patients to acidosis: renal disease severe respiratory disorders status epilepticus diarrhea ketogenic diet other medications that inhibit carbonic anhydrase Acidosis usually occurs early in treatment but can arise at any t