Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Topamax Sprinkle?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-High acid level—trouble breathing, unusual weakness or fatigue, confusion, headache, fast or irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting
-High ammonia level—unusual weakness or fatigue, confusion, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, seizures
-Fever that does not go away, decrease in sweat
-Kidney stones—blood in the urine, pain or trouble passing urine, pain in the lower back or sides
-Redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss
-Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Burning or tingling sensation in hands or feet
-Difficulty with paying attention, memory, or speech
-Dizziness
-Drowsiness
-Fatigue
-Loss of appetite with weight loss
-Slow or sluggish movements of the body

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Topamax Sprinkle. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA