Topamax vs. Medrol: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Topamax and Medrol. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 191,428 people who take Topamax and Medrol, and is updated regularly.
What is Topamax?
Topamax has active ingredients of topiramate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 58,954 Topamax users. Check the latest studies of Topamax.
What is Medrol?
Medrol has active ingredients of methylprednisolone. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 24,443 Medrol users. Check the latest studies of Medrol.
191,428 people who take Topamax and Medrol are studied.
Drugs being compared in this study:
- Medrol (methylprednisolone)
- Topamax (topiramate)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Topamax:
- not at all: 4.34 %
- somewhat: 20.92 %
- moderate: 32.16 %
- high: 29.18 %
- very high: 13.4 %
Medrol:
- not at all: 7.34 %
- somewhat: 27.24 %
- moderate: 28.11 %
- high: 28.36 %
- very high: 8.96 %
Want to compare Topamax with Medrol?
- Personalize this study to your gender and age (0-99+)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.
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 .
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Browse all side effects of Topamax:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Medrol:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on topiramate and methylprednisolone (the active ingredients of Topamax and Medrol, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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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