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Topamax (Topiramate) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (16)

     Pneumonia Primary Atypical (3)Hypothermia (3)Cerebrovascular Accident (3)Thrombocytopenia (3)Euthyroid Sick Syndrome (2)Aplastic Anaemia (2)White Blood Cell Count Decreased (1)Cataract (1)Haematocrit Decreased (1)Screaming (1)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Topamax (Topiramate) that includes cases resulting in life threatening events.

Adverse event in male receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a physician from Turkey on 2007-10-30

Patient: male, weighing 29.0 kg (63.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Overdose, Vomiting, Nausea, Coordination Abnormal, Meningism, Hypersomnia, Lethargy

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Topamax
    Administration route: Oral

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy



Adverse event in female receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-11

Patient: female, weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Extrasystoles, Platelet Count Increased, Cognitive Disorder, Mental Impairment, Haemoglobin Decreased, Haematocrit Decreased, Euthyroid Sick Syndrome, Aplastic Anaemia, Memory Impairment, Electrolyte Imbalance, Thrombocytopenia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Topamax
    Dosage: weaned by 50 mg every two days

Topamax

Topamax

Topamax
    Indication: Status Epilepticus

Other drugs received by patient: Phenobarbital TAB; Lorazepam; Tranxene; Magnesium Sulfate; Potassium Chloride; Sodium; Pyridoxine HCL; Zantac; Calcium; Iron; Lovenox; Acetaminophen; Miralax



Adverse event in female receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-10-04

Patient: female, weighing 65.0 kg (143.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumonia Primary Atypical, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Topamax (Topiramate)

Other drugs received by patient: Contraceptive NOS



Adverse event in 14 year old female receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-03

Patient: 14 year old female, weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Endometriosis, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Pancytopenia, Encephalitis Viral, Pelvic Abscess, Ovarian Cyst Ruptured, Grand MAL Convulsion, Aplastic Anaemia, Euthyroid Sick Syndrome, Bone Marrow Failure, Thrombocytopenia, Epistaxis, Blood Pressure Diastolic Decreased, Infection

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Felbatol
    Dosage: 3600 mg (1200 mg, 3 in 1 d)
    Indication: Status Epilepticus
    Start date: 2006-06-06
    End date: 2006-07-02

Topamax
    Indication: Status Epilepticus
    Start date: 2006-07-15
    End date: 2006-10-01

Other drugs received by patient: Phenobarbital TAB; Keppra; Dilantin; Pentobarbital CAP; Valproic Acid



Adverse event in 45 year old male receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a physician from Austria on 2007-06-14

Patient: 45 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumonia Primary Atypical, Hypothermia

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Tegretol
    Indication: Epilepsy

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient: Lamictal; Klacid; Ospexin



Adverse event in 45 year old male receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a physician from Austria on 2007-06-01

Patient: 45 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumonia Primary Atypical, Hypothermia

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Tegretol
    Indication: Epilepsy

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient: Lamictal; Klacid; Ospexin



Adverse event in 20 year old female receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Spain on 2007-05-25

Patient: 20 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Tinnitus, Deafness, Multiple Drug Overdose Intentional

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Topamax
    Dosage: 60 100 mg tablets taken at one time
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Vandral Retard
    Dosage: 30 150 mg capsules taken at one time
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Chlamydial Infection



Adverse event in 45 year old male receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a physician from Austria on 2007-05-17

Patient: 45 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypothermia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Tegretol
    Indication: Epilepsy

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient: Lamictal; Klacid; Ospexin



Adverse event in 46 year old male receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-05-07

Patient: 46 year old male, weighing 67.6 kg (148.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Distension, Respiratory Distress, Deep Vein Thrombosis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Topamax
    Administration route: Oral

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient: Dilantin; Keppra; Lovastatin; Enalapril



Adverse event in male receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-04-23

Patient: male, weighing 70.8 kg (155.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Feeling of Despair, Back Pain, Hostility, Belligerence, Suicidal Ideation

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Topamax (Topiramate)



Adverse event in 41 year old female receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-03-27

Patient: 41 year old female, weighing 120.2 kg (264.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pruritus, Cataract, Hypoaesthesia, Panic Attack, Blood Potassium Decreased, Miosis, Insomnia, Vision Blurred, Vertigo, Screaming, Pupil Fixed, Feeling Drunk, Feeling Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Topamax (Topiramate)



Adverse event in female receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-02-13

Patient: female, weighing 89.0 kg (195.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cerebrovascular Accident

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Topamax (Topiramate)

Other drugs received by patient: Triptan



Adverse event in 57 year old female receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a physician from Canada on 2007-02-02

Patient: 57 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Atrioventricular Block Complete, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Topamax (Topiramate)

Other drugs received by patient: Olanzapine; Valproic Acid; Levothyroxine Sodium; Humulin N; Humulin 70 / 30



Adverse event in female receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-01-19

Patient: female, weighing 89.0 kg (195.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cerebrovascular Accident

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Topamax (Topiramate)

Other drugs received by patient: Triptan



Adverse event in female receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-01-12

Patient: female, weighing 89.0 kg (195.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cerebrovascular Accident

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Topamax (Topiramate)



Adverse event in male receiving Topamax (Topiramate)

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-01-11

Patient: male, weighing 55.0 kg (121.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Mantle Cell Lymphoma Stage III, Status Epilepticus, Convulsion

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Topamax
    Dosage: 100 - 0 - 50 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy
    Start date: 2003-02-01

Other drugs received by patient: Tegretol; Tegretol; Carbamazepin Retard; Carbamazepin Retard; Carbamazepin Retard

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