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Suggest Remedy For Frequent Migraines Despite Taking Topiramate
Question: I take Keppra for seizure disorder and Topramate for migraines. Am I allergic to Topramate if migraines occurs frequently?
Brief Answer:
The dose of topiramate may need to be increased.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. The lack of response to topiramate could lead to frequent migraines. These are not suggestive of allergy.
Options include increasing the dose of topiramate or trying another medication or botox injections.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
The dose of topiramate may need to be increased.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. The lack of response to topiramate could lead to frequent migraines. These are not suggestive of allergy.
Options include increasing the dose of topiramate or trying another medication or botox injections.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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