Topamax Sprinkle Side Effects

Generic name: topiramate

Note: This page contains side effects data for the generic drug topiramate. It is possible that some of the dosage forms included below may not apply to the brand name Topamax Sprinkle.

In Summary

Common side effects of Topamax Sprinkle include: anxiety, ataxia, confusion, diarrhea, diplopia, dizziness, drowsiness, dysphasia, fatigue, lack of concentration, memory impairment, nausea, nervousness, paresthesia, psychomotor disturbance, speech disturbance, depression, visual disturbance, weight loss, dysgeusia, mood changes, and anorexia. Other side effects include: arthralgia, and asthenia. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

For the Consumer

Applies to topiramate: oral capsule, oral capsule extended release, oral tablet

As well as its needed effects, topiramate (the active ingredient contained in Topamax Sprinkle) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.

Major Side Effects

If any of the following side effects occur while taking topiramate, check with your doctor immediately:

More common:

• Any vision problems, especially blurred vision, double vision, eye pain, or rapidly decreasing vision
• burning, prickling, or tingling sensations
• clumsiness or unsteadiness
• confusion
• continuous, uncontrolled back-and-forth or rolling eye movements
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• eye redness
• generalized slowing of mental and physical activity
• increased eye pressure
• memory problems
• menstrual changes
• menstrual pain
• nervousness
• speech or language problems
• trouble in concentrating or paying attention
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common:

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• fever, chills, or sore throat
• lessening of sensations or perception
• loss of appetite
• mood or mental changes, including aggression, agitation, apathy, irritability, and mental depression
• red, irritated, or bleeding gums
• weight loss

Rare

• Blood in the urine
• decrease in sexual performance or desire
• difficult or painful urination
• frequent urination
• hearing loss
• loss of bladder control
• lower back or side pain
• nosebleeds
• pale skin
• red or irritated eyes
• ringing or buzzing in the ears
• skin rash or itching
• swelling
• trouble breathing

Incidence not known:

• Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• blisters in the mouth
• blisters on the trunk, scalp, or other areas
• bloating
• clay-colored stools
• constipation
• cough
• diarrhea
• increased rate of breathing
• joint or muscle pain
• pain or tenderness in upper abdomen or stomach
• red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
• yellow eyes or skin

If any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking topiramate, get emergency help immediately:

Symptoms of overdose:

• Decreased awareness or responsiveness
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• severe sleepiness
• unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness

Minor Side Effects

Some topiramate side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them:

More common:

• Breast pain in women
• tremors

Less common:

• Back pain
• chest pain
• constipation
• heartburn
• hot flushes
• increased sweating
• leg pain

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to topiramate: oral capsule, oral capsule extended release, oral tablet

Cardiovascular

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Bradycardia, sinus bradycardia, palpitations, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, flushing, hot flush
Rare (less than 0.1%): Raynaud's phenomenon^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Common (1% to 10%): Alopecia, rash, pruritus
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anhidrosis, hypoesthesia facial, urticaria, erythema, pruritus generalized, rash macular, skin discoloration, dermatitis allergic, swelling face
Rare (less than 0.1%): Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, skin odor abnormal, periorbital edema, urticaria localized
Frequency not reported: Toxic epidermal necrolysis^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Very common (10% or more): Nausea, diarrhea
Common (1% to 10%): Vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain upper, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, dry mouth, stomach discomfort, paresthesia oral, gastritis, abdominal discomfort
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pancreatitis, flatulence, gastroesophageal reflux disease, abdominal pain lower, hypoesthesia oral, gingival bleeding, abdominal distension, epigastric discomfort, abdominal tenderness, salivary hypersecretion, oral pain, breath odor, glossodynia^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, renal calculus, intermenstrual bleeding, leucorrhoea, menorrhagia, vaginitis, amenorrhea, urinary tract infections, micturition frequency, urinary incontinence, dysuria^[Ref]

Hematologic

Common (1% to 10%): Anemia, epistaxis
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Leucopenia, thrombocytopenia lymphadenopathy, white blood cell count decreased, eosinophilia
Rare (less than 0.1%): Neutropenia^[Ref]

Hepatic

Rare (less than 0.1%): Hepatitis, hepatic failure, increase in liver enzymes^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Common (1% to 10%): Hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Allergic edema, conjunctival edema^[Ref]

Immunologic

Very common (10% or more): Nasopharyngitis
Frequency not reported: Genital moniliasis^[Ref]

Metabolic

Very common (10% or more): Weight decreased
Common (1% to 10%): Anorexia, decreased appetite, weight increased
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia, increased appetite, polydipsia
Rare (less than 0.1%): Acidosis hyperchloremic, blood bicarbonate decreased^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Common (1% to 10%): Arthralgia, muscle spasms, myalgia, muscle twitching, muscular weakness, musculoskeletal chest pain
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Joint swelling, musculoskeletal stiffness, flank pain, muscle fatigue
Rare (less than 0.1%): Limb discomfort^[Ref]

Nervous system

Very common (10% or more): Paraesthesia, somnolence, dizziness
Common (1% to 10%): Disturbance in attention, memory impairment, amnesia, cognitive disorder, mental impairment, psychomotor skills impaired, convulsion, coordination abnormal, tremor, lethargy, hypethesia, nystagmus, dysgeusia, balance disorder, dysarthria, intention tremor, sedation
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Depressed level of consciousness, grand mal convulsion, visual field defect, complex partial seizures, speech disorder, psychomotor hyperactivity, syncope, sensory disturbance, drooling, hypersomnia, aphasia, repetitive speech, hypokinesia, dyskinesia, dizziness postural, poor quality sleep, burning sensation, sensory loss, parosmia, cerebellar syndrome, dysesthesia, hypogeusia, stupor, clumsiness, aura, ageusia, dysgraphia, dysphasia, neuropathy peripheral, presyncope, dystonia, formication
Rare (less than 0.1%): Apraxia, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, hyperesthesia, hyposmia, anosmia, essential tremor, akinesia, unresponsive to stimuli^[Ref]

Ocular

Common (1% to 10%): Vision blurred, diplopia, visual disturbance
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Visual acuity reduced, scotoma, myopia, abnormal sensation in eye, dry eye, photophobia, blepharospasm, lacrimation increased, photopsia, mydriasis, presbyopia
Rare (less than 0.1%): Blindness unilateral, blindness transient, glaucoma, accommodation disorder, altered visual depth perception, scintillating scotoma, eyelid edema, night blindness, amblyopia
Frequency not reported: Angle closure glaucoma, maculopathy, eye movement disorder^[Ref]

Other

Very common (10% or more): Fatigue
Common (1% to 10%): Vertigo, tinnitus, ear pain pyrexia, asthenia, irritability, gait disturbance, feeling abnormal, malaise
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Deafness, deafness unilateral, deafness neurosensory, ear discomfort, hearing impaired, hyperthermia, thirst, influenza like illness, sluggishness, peripheral coldness, feeling drunk, feeling jittery, tandem gait test abnormal
Rare (less than 0.1%): Face edema, calcinosis, learning disability^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Very common (10% or more): Somnolence (15%), memory loss (10%), depression
Common (1% to 10%): Depression, difficulty with concentration/attention, anxiety psychomotor slowing, altered mood, confusion, cognitive difficulty, bradyphrenia, decreased libido, expressive language disorder, disorientation, aggression, aggression, anger, abnormal behavior
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, hallucination, psychotic disorder, hallucination auditory, hallucination visual, apathy, lack of spontaneous speech, sleep disorder, affect lability, restlessness, crying, dysphemia, euphoria, paranoia, perseveration, panic attack, tearfulness, reading disorder, flat affect, thinking abnormal, listlessness, middle insomnia, distractibility, early morning awakening, panic reaction, elevated mood
Rare (less than 0.1%): Mania, panic disorder, feelings of despair, hypomania^[Ref]

Renal

Common (1% to 10%): Nephrolithiasis, pollakiuria, dysuria
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Calculus urinary, urinary incontinence, hematuria, incontinence, micturition urgency, renal colic, renal pain
Rare (less than 0.1%): Calculus ureteric, renal tubular acidosis^[Ref]

Respiratory

Common (1% to 10%): Bronchitis, rhinitis, dyspnea, epistaxis, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, cough
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dyspnea exertional, paranasal sinus hypersecretion, dysphonia^[Ref]

It is possible that some side effects of Topamax Sprinkle may not have been reported. These can be reported to the FDA here. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.