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Burping Up Unbearable Smell After Using Topiramate Along With Valporic Acid To Control Seizures
Hello, my son has epilepsy and is on valproic acid 250mg/6.5mls 2x a day! He recently had a real bad seizure that the doctor added a new medication 2 better help control his seizures! The new medicine is, topiramate 25mg one tablet 2x a day! Since he started this medication he has been burping up a smell that is unbearable! Is this normal?
Sat, 29 Dec 2018
Hello,
It could be due to gastritis.
As a first line management you can take antacid like omeprazole or pantoprazole for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persists better to consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be due to gastritis.
As a first line management you can take antacid like omeprazole or pantoprazole for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persists better to consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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