Topamax and Hyperthyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperthyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Topamax (topiramate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Neurontin, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperthyroidism when taking Topamax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 54,158 people who have side effects when taking Topamax 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 Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 999 drugs and 1,436 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism.

On Jun, 16, 2026

54,158 people reported to have side effects when taking Topamax.
Among them, 52 people (0.1%) have Hyperthyroidism.

Among these 52 people:

How long have people been on Topamax when they have Hyperthyroidism? *

What is the gender of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Topamax? *

female: 77.08 %
male: 22.92 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Topamax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Topamax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroidism? *

Chest Pain: 8 people, 15.38%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 13.46%
Injury: 6 people, 11.54%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 11.54%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 11.54%
Depression: 6 people, 11.54%
Diabetes: 6 people, 11.54%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 11.54%
Drowsiness: 5 people, 9.62%
Emotional Distress: 5 people, 9.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 8 people, 15.38%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 9.62%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 5 people, 9.62%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 7.69%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 7.69%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 7.69%
Thyroid Diseases: 3 people, 5.77%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 5.77%
Vocal Cord Thickening: 2 people, 3.85%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 3.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .
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 .
Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .
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 (the active ingredients of Topamax) and Topamax (the brand name). 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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