Topiramate and Hepatitis c - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hepatitis c is found among people who take Topiramate, especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Topiramate and have Hepatitis c. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 39,034 people who have side effects when taking Topiramate from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Feb, 07, 2023

39,034 people reported to have side effects when taking Topiramate.
Among them, 23 people (0.06%) have Hepatitis c.

What is Topiramate?

Topiramate has active ingredients of topiramate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 40,597 Topiramate users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Hepatitis c?

Hepatitis c is found to be associated with 1,617 drugs and 932 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of Topiramate and Hepatitis c reports submitted per year:

Time on Topiramate when people have Hepatitis c *:

Gender of people who have Hepatitis c when taking Topiramate *:

female: 60.87 %
male: 39.13 %

Age of people who have Hepatitis c when taking Topiramate *:

Common drugs people take besides Topiramate *:

Common side effects people have besides Hepatitis c *:

Pain In Extremity: 4 people, 17.39%
Depression: 3 people, 13.04%
Heart Attack: 3 people, 13.04%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 13.04%
Drug Dependence: 3 people, 13.04%
Suicidal Ideation: 3 people, 13.04%
Confusional State: 2 people, 8.70%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 8.70%
Diabetes: 2 people, 8.70%
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (abnormal increase in heart rate on becoming upright): 2 people, 8.70%

Common conditions people have *:

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 5 people, 21.74%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 4 people, 17.39%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 13.04%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 13.04%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 3 people, 13.04%
Pain: 2 people, 8.70%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 8.70%
Urination - Painful: 1 person, 4.35%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 4.35%
Cor Pulmonale Chronic (long lasting enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart): 1 person, 4.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Topiramate and have Hepatitis c?

Check whether Hepatitis c is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

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 .

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Common Topiramate side effects:

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All the drugs that are associated with Hepatitis c:

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Common conditions associated with Hepatitis c:

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Rheumatoid arthritis: 451 reports
Schizophrenia: 433 reports

All the conditions that are associated with Hepatitis c:

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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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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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