Topiramate vs. Codeine: side effect and effectiveness comparison - a phase IV clinical study
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Topiramate and Codeine. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 129,049 people who take Topiramate and Codeine, 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.
129,049 people who take Topiramate and Codeine are studied.
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 Codeine?
Codeine has active ingredients of codeine sulfate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 33,615 Codeine users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
Number of reports submitted per year:
Drugs being compared in this study:
- Topiramate (topiramate)
- Codeine (codeine sulfate)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Topiramate:
- not at all: 4.25 %
- somewhat: 20.25 %
- moderate: 29.63 %
- high: 28.63 %
- very high: 17.24 %
Codeine:
- not at all: 2.91 %
- somewhat: 25.78 %
- moderate: 36.32 %
- high: 26.23 %
- very high: 8.74 %
Want to compare Topiramate with Codeine?
Personalize this study to your gender and age (0-99+).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 .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Topiramate (39,042 reports)
- Codeine (33,027 reports)
Common Topiramate side effects:
- Drug ineffective: 4,046 reports
- Headache (pain in head): 2,566 reports
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2,428 reports
- Dizziness: 1,720 reports
- Migraine (headache): 1,644 reports
- Pain: 1,627 reports
- Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 1,516 reports
- Drowsiness: 1,501 reports
Browse all side effects of Topiramate:
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 zCommon Codeine side effects:
- Drug ineffective: 4,101 reports
- Pain: 3,437 reports
- Rashes (redness): 3,159 reports
- Rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2,871 reports
- Joint pain: 2,650 reports
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2,586 reports
- Diarrhea: 2,374 reports
- Drug abuse: 2,247 reports
Browse all side effects of Codeine:
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 codeine sulfate (the active ingredients of Topiramate and Codeine, 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 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).
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