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Symptoms & Types
What’s your headache pattern? Frequent headaches, tension headaches, cluster headaches, migraines. Learn the symptoms and types -- and then talk to a doctor.
Symptoms
Not all headaches are the same and symptoms vary. See what yours mean. Are your headache symptoms from a migraine?
Our doctors at eMedicinehealth.com outline the five phases of migraine.
Warning Signs
Learn these warning signs and when to head for the hospital or call a headache specialist.
Check these 12 symptoms of headache emergency from our doctors at eMedicinehealth.com.
Types
Does severe headache pain attack you in cycles? You may have cluster headaches.
Did you know that migraines can exist with other conditions? Learn about the different types of migraine headaches. See who gets them and what conditions can be associated them.
Got sinus headache pain? Get some answers.
Get some answers about tension headaches here.
Complications
Learn about "transformed headaches" – migraine headaches that become a daily menace.
Rebound headaches happen when you misuse or overuse pain relievers. Here’s what to do.
Women who have migraines with auras disturbance have an increased risk of heart disease.
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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