Trokendi xr vs. Norco: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Trokendi xr and Norco. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 405,291 people who take Trokendi xr and Norco, and is updated regularly.
What is Trokendi xr?
Trokendi xr has active ingredients of topiramate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 1,790 Trokendi xr users. Check the latest studies of Trokendi xr.
What is Norco?
Norco has active ingredients of acetaminophen; hydrocodone bitartrate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 74,063 Norco users. Check the latest studies of Norco.
eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world
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405,291 people who take Trokendi xr and Norco are studied.

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Trokendi Xr (topiramate)
- Norco (acetaminophen; hydrocodone bitartrate)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Trokendi Xr:
- not at all: 4.46 %
- somewhat: 21.89 %
- moderate: 30.58 %
- high: 29.36 %
- very high: 13.7 %
Norco:
- not at all: 1.27 %
- somewhat: 20.81 %
- moderate: 42.62 %
- high: 26.75 %
- very high: 8.55 %
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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 .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Trokendi xr (1,738 reports)
- Norco (71,633 reports)
Browse all side effects of Trokendi xr:
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 Norco:
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 acetaminophen; hydrocodone bitartrate (the active ingredients of Trokendi xr and Norco, 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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