What are the most common side effects when TOPAMAX is used in combination with other antiseizure medicines?
Side effects more commonly found in adults. When TOPAMAX is added to other antiseizure medicines, the most common side effects in adults are sleepiness, dizziness, coordination problems, speech disorders, a delay between thought and action called psychomotor slowing, abnormal vision (including double vision), difficulty with memory, and tingling sensations in the hands and feet. Women taking birth control pills along with TOPAMAX may experience increased breakthrough bleeding, and the birth control may not be as effective. Side effects more commonly found in children. In children over the age of 2, taking TOPAMAX along with other antiseizure medicines, the most common side effects are sleepiness, loss of appetite, fatigue, nervousness, difficulty with concentration/attention, weight decrease, aggressive reaction, and difficulty with memory. In hot weather, children may experience decreased sweating, leading to an increase in body temperature. The safety and effectiveness of TOPAMAX in
