Topiramate and Trigger finger - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Trigger finger is reported as a side effect among people who take Topiramate (topiramate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Vitamin D3, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Trigger finger 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 Trigger finger?

Trigger finger is found to be associated with 543 drugs and 596 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Trigger finger.



On Jul, 20, 2026

48,099 people reported to have side effects when taking Topiramate.
Among them, 14 people (0.03%) have Trigger finger.

Could Topiramate cause Trigger finger?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Topiramate when they have Trigger finger? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 66.67 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 33.33 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • female: 92.86 %
  • male: 7.14 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 11.11 %
  • 50-59: 22.22 %
  • 60+: 66.67 %

What are other drugs people take besides Topiramate? *

  1. Vitamin D3: 5 people, 35.71%
  2. Sertraline: 4 people, 28.57%
  3. Vitamin C: 4 people, 28.57%
  4. Percocet: 3 people, 21.43%
  5. Humira: 3 people, 21.43%
  6. Vesicare: 3 people, 21.43%
  7. Myrbetriq: 3 people, 21.43%
  8. Zantac: 3 people, 21.43%
  9. Potassium: 2 people, 14.29%
  10. Flonase Allergy Relief: 2 people, 14.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Trigger finger? *

  1. Weight Decreased: 6 people, 42.86%
  2. Therapeutic Response Unexpected: 4 people, 28.57%
  3. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 21.43%
  4. Hand Deformity: 3 people, 21.43%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 21.43%
  6. Synovial Cyst (cyst of joint filled with synovial fluid): 3 people, 21.43%
  7. Pain In Extremity: 3 people, 21.43%
  8. Nodule (a growth of abnormal tissue): 2 people, 14.29%
  9. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 2 people, 14.29%
  10. Joint Swelling: 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 35.71%
  2. Depressed Mood: 3 people, 21.43%
  3. Pain: 3 people, 21.43%
  4. Incontinence (lack of moderation or self-control): 3 people, 21.43%
  5. Blood Pressure Abnormal: 3 people, 21.43%
  6. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 21.43%
  7. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 14.29%
  8. Allergy To Arthropod Sting: 2 people, 14.29%
  9. High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 14.29%
  10. Depression: 2 people, 14.29%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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.

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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