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TOPAMAX: 281 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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281
Total FAERS Reports
3 (1.1%)
Deaths Reported
86
Hospitalizations
281
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
15
Life-Threatening
8
Disabilities

First Report: 1998 · Latest Report: 20140625

What Are the Most Common TOPAMAX Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Convulsion
35 reports (12.5%)
#2 Most Reported
Foetal exposure during pregnancy
30 reports (10.7%)
#3 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
22 reports (7.8%)

All TOPAMAX Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Convulsion 35 12.5% 0 14
Foetal exposure during pregnancy 30 10.7% 2 12
Drug ineffective 22 7.8% 0 1
Exposure during pregnancy 19 6.8% 0 3
Depression 18 6.4% 0 6
Emotional disorder 16 5.7% 0 7
Self injurious behaviour 16 5.7% 0 0
Cleft lip and palate 15 5.3% 0 10
Drug hypersensitivity 15 5.3% 0 2
Weight decreased 15 5.3% 0 6
Epilepsy 14 5.0% 0 2
Off label use 13 4.6% 0 2
Insomnia 12 4.3% 0 5
Migraine 12 4.3% 0 5
Otitis media chronic 12 4.3% 0 8
Atrial septal defect 11 3.9% 0 7
Drug abuse 11 3.9% 0 2
Headache 11 3.9% 0 3
Intentional overdose 11 3.9% 0 2
Premature baby 11 3.9% 0 11

Who Reports TOPAMAX Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 29.6 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is TOPAMAX Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2003 2 0 1
2005 8 0 3
2006 6 0 4
2007 4 0 1
2008 4 0 3
2009 3 0 1
2010 7 0 2
2011 11 1 6
2012 11 1 4
2013 27 0 13
2014 62 0 11

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What Is TOPAMAX Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 79
Migraine 36
Epilepsy 32
Foetal exposure during pregnancy 28
Convulsion 24
Headache 9
Depression 8
Migraine prophylaxis 8
Bipolar disorder 6
Anxiety 5

TOPAMAX vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

TOPAMAX vs TOPIRAMATE TOPAMAX vs TOPOTECAN TOPAMAX vs TOPOTECAN\TOPOTECAN TOPAMAX vs TOPROL TOPAMAX vs TOREMIFENE TOPAMAX vs TORIPALIMAB TOPAMAX vs TORSEMIDE TOPAMAX vs TOVIAZ TOPAMAX vs TOVORAFENIB TOPAMAX vs TOZINAMERAN

Official FDA Label for TOPAMAX

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.