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Sleep Disorder Quiz
If you answer yes to any of the following questions about sleep problems, you may be dealing with insomnia or another type of sleep disorder. Consult your doctor.
- Do you snore loudly and/or heavily?
Yes or No - Are you excessively sleepy or do you lack energy in the daytime?
Yes or No - Do you have trouble with concentration or memory loss?
Yes or No - Do you fall asleep while driving, in meetings, while reading a book, or
while watching television?
Yes or No - Do you have occasional morning headaches?
Yes or No - Do you sleepwalk, have nightmares, or have night terrors?
Yes or No - Do you suffer from depression or mood changes?
Yes or No - Do you have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep?
Yes or No - Have you experienced recent weight gain or high blood pressure?
Yes or No - Have you been told you hold your breath when you sleep?
Yes or No
Reviewed by The Sleep Medicine Center at The Cleveland Clinic.
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TOPAMAX is approved for migraine prevention in adults only.
TOPAMAX is not used to stop a migraine after it starts.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Serious risks associated with TOPAMAX include lowered bicarbonate levels in the blood resulting in an increase in the acidity of the blood (metabolic acidosis). Symptoms could include hyperventilation (rapid, deep breathing), tiredness, loss of appetite, irregular heartbeat or changes in the level of alertness. Call your doctor immediately if you get these symptoms. Your doctor may want to do simple blood tests. Chronic, untreated metabolic acidosis may increase the risk for kidney stones or bone disease.
Other serious risks include decreased sweating, increased body temperature, kidney stones, sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and increased eye pressure (glaucoma). Call your doctor immediately if you have any decrease in vision or eye pain. These problems can lead to blindness if not treated right away.
More common side effects are tingling in arms and legs, loss of appetite, tiredness, nausea, diarrhea, taste change and weight loss.
Tell your doctor about other medications you take. Please see full U.S. Prescribing Information.
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