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Topamax and Acne
Thu, 01/05/2006 - 08:40Topic: Women With Epilepsy
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?
Comments
Re: Topamax and Acne
Submitted by catinpas on Wed, 2010-09-01 - 02:48
I had severe breakouts, too. I tried minocycline, even prednisone, but I don't want anymore meds. I tried Pro-activ, but it didn't help. The best thing that has worked for me: every night before I go to bed, I is wash with Neutrogena soap and use Duac cream. Carefull, the Duac might bleach your pillow cases, but it's a small price to pay! It's also expensive, so know that Duac is just a combination of 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel (over the counter) and 1% Clindamycin Phosphate topical gel (perscription) which you can get for a fraction of the cost. When I combine these two, the amounts don't have to be exact. But, doing this has been awesome for my acne. Good luck!
having acne problems from Topomax
Submitted by whitetigrus on Tue, 2007-12-25 - 21:16
I sure am glad to hear that I'm not the only one going through these kinda side effects. I'm 37 and My face has never been so broke out, my arms, legs, back and chest! I have to wait until after the holidays to see my Dr. but will try the tea tree oil tomorrow, thanks Michelle K.
i was on topamax for about
Submitted by michellek on Mon, 2007-12-24 - 14:28
i was on topamax for about a year and my skin was awful! I had acne on my face, neck, chest.. I may have been the only person in San Diego wearing turtle necks. My doctor didn't believe me that it was the topamax, but now that I'm not taking it- my skin is clear.
Something that helped was tea tree oil. I dont know if anyone else has mentioned this, but it definitely helped. I used to put it on a cotton swab and and put it straight on my skin.
I recommend it. You aren't the only one.
i was on topamax for about a year and my skin was awful! I had acne on my face, neck, chest.. I may have been the only person in San Diego wearing turtle necks. My doctor didn't believe me that it was the topamax, but now that I'm not taking it- my skin is clear.
Something that helped was tea tree oil. I dont know if anyone else has mentioned this, but it definitely helped. I used to put it on a cotton swab and and put it straight on my skin.
I recommend it. You aren't the only one.