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Does Topamax Cause Severe Fatigue?
my son who is 7 has been on topomax for several yrs the last 2 yrs he gets 100 mg 2xday. He is very lethargic has very hard time gaining weight but also has a lot of other health issue. my question is after being on the topomax so long could it still be causing him to be so lethargic?
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Hello,
Tiredness, drowsiness and dizziness are one of the few side effects of Topamax so it is very likely for him to have fatigue.
Please try to do the following to lessen his fatigue. He should eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit. Make sure he sleeps well. Fatigue can be hard to deal with but with a little bit of planning and putting into place the suggestions listed, you will find that his energy levels improve.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
Tiredness, drowsiness and dizziness are one of the few side effects of Topamax so it is very likely for him to have fatigue.
Please try to do the following to lessen his fatigue. He should eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit. Make sure he sleeps well. Fatigue can be hard to deal with but with a little bit of planning and putting into place the suggestions listed, you will find that his energy levels improve.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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