Topamax and Valtrex drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Topamax (topiramate) and Valtrex (valacyclovir hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include somnolence among females and death among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Topamax and Valtrex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 562 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Topamax?
Topamax has active ingredients of topiramate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 58,954 Topamax users. Check the latest studies of Topamax.
What is Valtrex?
Valtrex has active ingredients of valacyclovir hydrochloride. It is often used in genital herpes. eHealthMe is studying from 39,999 Valtrex users. Check the latest studies of Valtrex.
562 people who take Topamax and Valtrex together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Topamax and Valtrex, by gender? *
What are the common drug interactions of Topamax and Valtrex, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Browse all drug interactions of Topamax and Valtrex:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Topamax:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Valtrex:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Topamax and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Valtrex and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Baloch M, Siddiqui MA, "Topiramate induced sudden loss of vision", JPMA, 2012 Oct .
- Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .
- Baloch M, Siddiqui MA, "Topiramate induced sudden loss of vision", JPMA, 2012 Oct .
- Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on topiramate and valacyclovir hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Topamax and Valtrex, respectively), and Topamax and Valtrex (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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