Topamax and Meniere's disease - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Meniere's disease is reported as a side effect among people who take Topamax (topiramate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Meniere's disease 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 58,955 Topamax users. Check the latest studies of Topamax.

What is Meniere's disease?

Meniere's disease (a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree) is found to be associated with 304 drugs and 643 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Meniere's disease.

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On Aug, 21, 2026

54,158 people reported to have side effects when taking Topamax.
Among them, 24 people (0.04%) have Meniere's disease.

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Topamax when they have Meniere's disease? *

What is the gender of people who have Meniere's disease when taking Topamax? *

female: 72.73 %
male: 27.27 %

What is the age of people who have Meniere's disease when taking Topamax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Topamax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Meniere's disease? *

Suicidal Ideation: 6 people, 25.00%
Dizziness: 6 people, 25.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 20.83%
Visual Impairment: 4 people, 16.67%
Memory Loss: 4 people, 16.67%
Sudden Hearing Loss: 3 people, 12.50%
Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system in which gradual destruction of myelin occurs in patches throughout the brain or spinal cord): 3 people, 12.50%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 3 people, 12.50%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 3 people, 12.50%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 3 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 6 people, 25.00%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 12.50%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 12.50%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 8.33%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 8.33%
Pain: 2 people, 8.33%
Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 4.17%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 4.17%
Bladder Cancer Stage 0, With Cancer In Situ: 1 person, 4.17%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related 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 (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).

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