Topamax Usage Topamax is an anti-convulsant used to treat certain types of epileptic seizures.  In addition, Topamax is also used to prevent migraine headaches, but not to relieve the pain of migraines once they occur. Topamax has also been investigated for use in treating bipolar disorder, alcoholism, obesity (especially binge eating), post traumatic stress disorder, infantile spasms, bulimia, obsessive compulsive disorder, essential tremor, smoking cessation, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, neuropathic pain, cluster headaches, and cocaine dependence. How Topamax Works Studies have shown that communication between the nerve cells relies on the complex movements of electrically charged particles.  Excitable nerve cells collect and release too many particles, leading to a migraine cascade.  Topamax calms these cells and helps reduce the occurrence of migraines. Topamax Side Effects Serious side effects include birth defects, such as cleft lip or cleft palate.  Cleft lip and palate birth defects occur when parts of the lip or palate fail to completely fuse together.  The defect can result in a small, notched lip, or in extreme cases, an open groove that extends from the roof of the mouth to the nose. Common side effects of Topamax include numbness and tingling (paresthesia), upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, increased risk of kidney stones, and memory problems.  Other side effects include psychomotor slowing, fatigue, confusion, and suicidal tendencies.  Finally, Topamax can also decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. If You’ve Been Using Topamax If you or someone you know has been taking Topamax and note any of the symptoms above, you should contact your physician immediately.  In addition, you should contact an experienced Topamax lawyer to review the facts of your case, and help determine if you have a claim.  You can receive compensation for your child’s injuries if they are directly caused by using Topamax as prescribed by a doctor.  Contact O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath today for a free consultation.

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