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Eyesight problems on Topamax
Mon, 12/22/2008 - 15:29I have been on Topamax for a few months and have developed "after-images". My eyes will hang on to an image and it will stay in my vision for a few seconds until it fades even though I'm looking somewhere else.
I also have trailing images from moving objects. I've also got awful double vision (from about 10+ feet away) but my neurologist seemed to doubt that it was true double vision as it was still present when he covered one of my eyes. It made me feel as though I was making it up!
Anyone else got this problem? I'm presuming it is the Topamax causing this as it is constant so I know its not a seizure.
I hope I have explained the "after-image" thing ok, not an easy thing to explain.
Re: Eyesight problems on Topamax
Submitted by link7881 on Tue, 2008-12-23 - 09:24
Hi there. I would just like to share something about Topamax. Topamax is a seizure medication, also called an anticonvulsant. Topamax is used alone or in combination with other medications to prevent seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Seek emergency medical attention if you have a sudden change in vision and pain around or behind the eyes. These may be early signs of a serious side effect of Topamax. Do not stop taking Topamax without first talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
Before taking Topamax, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
glaucoma
asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis
if you have recently had surgery.
Tempe Doctors
Hi there. I would just like to share something about Topamax. Topamax is a seizure medication, also called an anticonvulsant. Topamax is used alone or in combination with other medications to prevent seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Seek emergency medical attention if you have a sudden change in vision and pain around or behind the eyes. These may be early signs of a serious side effect of Topamax. Do not stop taking Topamax without first talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
Before taking Topamax, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
glaucoma
asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis
if you have recently had surgery.
Tempe Doctors