Posted by medlib on July 18, 2003, at 23:25:35
In reply to HELP-ITCHING ON TOPAMAX ANYONE???................., posted by galkeepinon on July 18, 2003, at 22:29:02
Hi Galkeepinon--
Yes, Topamax can cause itching (pruritis). It's not one of the more frequent side effects, but it *is* reported in the drug lit.
For immediate relief (and to avoid spending the night in the ER), you could try some Benadryl. Any all-night pharmacy will have it; it's OTC. Don't take it until you get home, though. I missed a tree by a very few inches when I nodded off at the wheel just minutes after taking my first Benadryl. If it doesn't entirely stop the itching, it *may* put you to sleep (which is almost as good).
Why does everything which can go wrong always do so on Friday night? If I were you, I'd put a call in to your pdoc's service and tell them that you're having an *intolerable* side effect to a new med and need to speak to whoever is on call immediately (or, at least, within the next 24 hours). But, don't hold your breath. My pdoc's number begins with the message, "If this is an emergency, hang up and dial 911."
Good luck!---medlib
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