Topiramate and Enlarged prostate - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Enlarged prostate is reported as a side effect among people who take Topiramate (topiramate), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Vimpat, and have Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Enlarged prostate 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 Enlarged prostate?

Enlarged prostate is found to be associated with 836 drugs and 1,398 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Enlarged prostate.

On Aug, 11, 2026

48,099 people reported to have side effects when taking Topiramate.
Among them, 13 people (0.03%) have Enlarged prostate.

Could Topiramate cause Enlarged prostate?

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Topiramate when they have Enlarged prostate? *

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

What are other drugs people take besides Topiramate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Enlarged prostate? *

Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 7 people, 53.85%
Depression: 7 people, 53.85%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 7 people, 53.85%
Muscle Twitching: 6 people, 46.15%
Itching: 6 people, 46.15%
Belching (release of gas from the digestive tract): 6 people, 46.15%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 6 people, 46.15%
Organic Brain Syndrome (decreased mental function due to a medical disease): 6 people, 46.15%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 6 people, 46.15%
Pain: 6 people, 46.15%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunoglobulins Decreased: 6 people, 46.15%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 6 people, 46.15%
Drug-Induced Liver Injury (diseases of the liver that are caused by physician-prescribed medications): 4 people, 30.77%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 1 person, 7.69%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 7.69%
Post-Traumatic Epilepsy: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Enlarged prostate:

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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 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).

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