It can … but not as much as we hoped, according to researchers in the University of Turin, Italy. In a study published online last week, researchers reported on 198 women that suffered from menstrually related migraine. After one or two months of observation, patients were given 50-200mg of topiramate per day for six months. [...]
We’re often told that the generic medications are exactly the same, you’re just not paying for the "brand name". So, why support the big names? Why not save your money? Well, it turns out it just might not be the case. Depending on what country you’re in, the law may allow for variations in the [...]
by James on 16 March 2009
The latest migraine Topamax study was published in Pediatrics this month. It was a study of migraine patients age 12-17. The children and teen crowd have had far fewer migraine studies done. Last year we talked about Topamax for children; this study focused on the older subset – adolescents. Here’s what they found: As you [...]
by James on 13 November 2008
Topamax – things "tasting funny"a common side effect for migraineurs Topamax (topiramate) has been a help to many patients with migraine and epilepsy. Unfortunately, many migraine patients also experience Topamax side effects, and these side effects make them more likely to stop topiramate treatment. Researchers at the University of California in the United States and [...]
by James on 9 September 2008
A new study suggests that people taking Topamax (topiramate) for migraine may have increased levels of uric acid. What does that mean? What’s Uric Acid? Let’s back up a bit. It’s actually normal to have uric acid in your body. It’s simply a waste product that comes from food, that usually dissolves in your blood [...]