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Sleep Disorders: Causes of Bed-Wetting
If you are concerned about your child's bedwetting or if other symptoms accompany bedwetting, inform your child's pediatrician. He or she will ask about your child's symptoms and about other factors that can contribute to bedwetting.
There is no medical test that can pinpoint the cause of bedwetting; however, a routine urine test (urinalysis) usually is performed to rule out urinary tract infection or kidney disease.
An X-ray of the kidneys and bladder may be done if a physical problem is suspected.
Children who have bedwetting associated with another condition, such as a urinary tract infection, may be referred to a specialist in urinary tract problems (urologist) for further evaluation.
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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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