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Does Stopping Intake Of 'topiramate' Cause Side Effects Like High BP,weight Cain And Vision Problems?

I have a prescription for topiramate 25 mg - to help in weight loss and also it seemed to lower my blood pressure. I stopped taking it a year ago but when I noticed by BP to become elevated and my weight increasing, I started it again. (my BP was up to 197/101 for several days). My BP is down to high normal now. But the "side effects" for this drug look really scary. Are these side effects very common (such as the vision problems)? or am I ok with taking this medication.
posted on Fri, 10 Jan 2014
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Unfortunately there are potential side effects for any medication but these effects are only ' potential' , this means that they may or may not occur.

You may experience none, a few or all of the side effects, it varies from person to person.
If you took it before with no ill effects, you can consider taking it. If you notice any effects then you can discontinue it.

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Does Stopping Intake Of 'topiramate' Cause Side Effects Like High BP,weight Cain And Vision Problems?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Unfortunately there are potential side effects for any medication but these effects are only potential , this means that they may or may not occur. You may experience none, a few or all of the side effects, it varies from person to person. If you took it before with no ill effects, you can consider taking it. If you notice any effects then you can discontinue it. I hope this helps