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

Summary:

Hydrocephalus is reported as a side effect among people who take Topiramate (topiramate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, also take Pantoprazole, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus?

Hydrocephalus (water on the brain) is found to be associated with 763 drugs and 1,369 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hydrocephalus.

On Jul, 10, 2026

48,099 people reported to have side effects when taking Topiramate.
Among them, 20 people (0.04%) have Hydrocephalus.

Among these 20 people:

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

female: 83.33 %
male: 16.67 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Topiramate? *

Pantoprazole: 7 people, 35.00%
Naproxen: 6 people, 30.00%
Azathioprine: 6 people, 30.00%
Fluoxetine: 6 people, 30.00%
Senna: 6 people, 30.00%
Prednisone: 6 people, 30.00%
Betamethasone Dipropionate: 4 people, 20.00%
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: 4 people, 20.00%
Furosemide: 3 people, 15.00%
Levetiracetam: 3 people, 15.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Hydrocephalus? *

Headache (pain in head): 12 people, 60.00%
Pain: 8 people, 40.00%
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (pain at the temporomandibular joint due to various causes of increased muscle tension and spasm. it is believed that syndrome is a physical manifestation of psychological stress): 7 people, 35.00%
Neck Pain: 7 people, 35.00%
Diplopia (double vision): 7 people, 35.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 35.00%
Depression: 7 people, 35.00%
Joint Pain: 7 people, 35.00%
Therapeutic Response Decreased (less preventive response): 7 people, 35.00%
Hair Loss: 7 people, 35.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 40.00%
Depression: 8 people, 40.00%
Constipation: 7 people, 35.00%
Hypersensitivity: 7 people, 35.00%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 7 people, 35.00%
Pain: 3 people, 15.00%
Asthma: 2 people, 10.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 10.00%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 5.00%
Bacterial Infection: 1 person, 5.00%

* 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 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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