Topiramate and Bulimia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bulimia is reported as a side effect among people who take Topiramate (topiramate), especially for people who are female, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Minocycline, and have Acne.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bulimia when taking Topiramate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 48,099 people who have side effects when taking Topiramate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Topiramate?

Topiramate has active ingredients of topiramate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 49,809 Topiramate users. Check the latest studies of Topiramate.

What is Bulimia?

Bulimia (eating disorder) is found to be associated with 110 drugs and 298 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bulimia.

On Jul, 11, 2026

48,099 people reported to have side effects when taking Topiramate.
Among them, 21 people (0.04%) have Bulimia.

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Topiramate when they have Bulimia? *

What is the gender of people who have Bulimia when taking Topiramate? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Bulimia when taking Topiramate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Topiramate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bulimia? *

Weight Increased: 8 people, 38.10%
Depression: 5 people, 23.81%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 23.81%
Photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light): 3 people, 14.29%
Gait Disturbance: 3 people, 14.29%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 14.29%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 14.29%
Hyperkinesia (higher than normal levels of potassium in the circulating blood; associated with kidney failure or sometimes with the use of diuretic drugs): 3 people, 14.29%
Weight Decreased: 3 people, 14.29%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 3 people, 14.29%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 3 people, 14.29%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 14.29%
Coordination Abnormal (abnormal movement): 3 people, 14.29%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 3 people, 14.29%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

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Topiramate (49,809 reports)

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Bulimia (1,123 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Bulimia:

Bulimia (110 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Bulimia:

Bulimia (298 conditions)

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 Topiramate) and Topiramate (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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