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Migraine Resource Links

Mind Over Migraine
An educational initiative designed to empower people with migraine to manage their migraine attacks and gain more control — includes a migraine simulator and migraine podcasts.

American Council for Headache Education (ACHE)
Consumer-friendly site where you'll find discussion groups and a handy physician search tool.

National Headache Foundation
Some of the latest research and treatment developments, educational resources, and events.

Ortho-McNeil Migraine Solutions
Great basic, easy-to-understand information on the migraine condition, symptoms, triggers, diagnosis, and treatment solutions.

American Academy of Neurology
Valuable resource for medical specialists worldwide who are committed to improving the care of patients with neurological diseases

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TOPAMAX

Attention TOPAMAX Patients and Medical Professionals
Dispensing errors have been reported between TOPAMAX^® (topiramate) tablets and Toprol-xl^® (metoprolol succinate) extended-release tablets.

Please be sure to check your tablets to ensure you are taking the right medicine.

*Toprol-xl is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.

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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