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Topamax and Acne

Thu, 01/05/2006 - 08:40
Has anyone experienced severe acne breakouts related to Topamax? Right now I have a huge zit (like 3 or 4 zits in one) on my chin. I was reading up and noticed that a side effect of the medication can be acne like this. What can be done about it? Also, I haven't had seziures since I was 5. Well, I real seziure well I fell out and immobile for 2 minutes. Reading up on the website I come to realize that I still have small ones were I remain conscious (smells, hearings things, not being able to get words out or remember words, etc). I tried to go off of the mediciation about 2 years ago but when I was tested I had to much brain activity. My nuero stated that I was still in the grand mal stage. Any suggestions?

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thanks!

Submitted by jenifferlee on Mon, 2008-07-14 - 00:32

I have been so frustrated over the last few years. I had beautiful skin in high school and i feel like it gets worse every day now! i'm 30 and have the more skin problems then ever. so glad to know it ties in with my drugs! thanks for the tips I am going to fine some mint julup and tea tree oils!!!

i am excited to have found this site!  

I have been so frustrated over the last few years. I had beautiful skin in high school and i feel like it gets worse every day now! i'm 30 and have the more skin problems then ever. so glad to know it ties in with my drugs! thanks for the tips I am going to fine some mint julup and tea tree oils!!!

i am excited to have found this site!  

Re: Topamax and Acne

Submitted by ras807 on Wed, 2010-06-09 - 15:26
Yes, Topomax will cause horrible acne. I eventually had to be taken off of Topomax because even with the assistance of a dermatologist, I could not get it under control. I have had problems with acne and seizure medicines before but with Topomax, it made everything else look so innocent. My face was red and I had pimples/zits EVERYWHERE! When I started to break-out on my chest and back, I had had enough. It still took awhile for everything to clear up, but see if there isn't a better medication that your neurologist can put you on. I still have scars from those zits and those aren't going anywhere any time soon! Best of luck to you!

Re: Topamax and Acne

Submitted by KHaugh on Wed, 2010-06-09 - 23:11
my doctor just added TOPAMAX to my already large drug list, I have never had a problem with acne till the TOPAMAX was added,my goodness I sure hope Proactive will take care of it. even as a teen I never had acne. I am on 2 pills in the AM and 2 in the PM and they are talking about adding more. i hope this does not mean more acne. :(

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