The Movement Disorder Society (MDS)
Nineteen patients in an open-label study of topiramate showed improvement in RLS symptoms (at 90 days, 63
Yes, topiramate (Topamax) has been shown to cause weight loss when used for both seizure control and migraine prevention
1007/s00415-007-0243-z No abstract available Publication types Case Reports Letter MeSH terms Adult Anticonvulsants* Female Fructose / analogs &
In this context, movement disorders (MDs) are possible adverse events
Restless leg syndrome is found, especially among people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take Cymbalta and have Narcolepsy
applying a hot compress to your leg muscles
Nineteen patients in an open-label study of topiramate showed improvement in RLS symptoms (at 90 days, 63
Although alternative RLS/PLMD treatments include antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) , in contrast, topiramate (TPM)-induced RLS also associated with PLMS was described in four patients affected by epilepsy ,
In rare cases, it has actually caused rls
Some common side effects of Topamax use are tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, tingling of the hands/feet, loss of appetite, bad taste in your mouth, diarrhea, weight loss, confusion, slowed thinking, trouble concentrating, nervousness, memory problems and speech problems
TOPAMAX ® (topiramate capsules) Sprinkle Capsules are available as 15 mg and 25 mg sprinkle capsules for oral
Restless legs syndrome: 2 case reports
Topiramate received FDA approval in 1996 for treating epilepsy as monotherapy or
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Only in the last three decades, the restless legs syndrome (RLS) has been examined in randomized controlled trials
Several medications can exacerbate or cause RLS (i
PMID: 19444538 DOI: 10
Topiramate and matched placebo capsules were used to maintain study blinding