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

Summary:

Parasomnia is reported as a side effect among people who take Topiramate (topiramate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Oxybutynin Chloride, and have Headache.

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

Parasomnia (sleep disorders that involve abnormal and unnatural movements, behaviours, emotions, perceptions) is found to be associated with 126 drugs and 173 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Parasomnia.

On Jul, 12, 2026

48,099 people reported to have side effects when taking Topiramate.
Among them, 11 people (0.02%) have Parasomnia.

Among these 11 people:

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

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Topiramate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Parasomnia? *

Sleep Walking (walking during sleep): 5 people, 45.45%
Sleep-Related Eating Disorder (abnormal eating patterns during the night): 3 people, 27.27%
Weight Increased: 2 people, 18.18%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 18.18%
Abortion Spontaneous (naturally occurring miscarriage): 2 people, 18.18%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 2 people, 18.18%
Birth Control: 2 people, 18.18%
Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 2 people, 18.18%
Abnormal Behavior: 2 people, 18.18%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 36.36%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 27.27%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 3 people, 27.27%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 18.18%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 2 people, 18.18%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 18.18%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Parasomnia:

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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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