Talk:Topiramate

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210.80.142.30 (talk) 00:32, 27 February 2008 (UTC)==Noted== Noted on this page that the use for bipolar is listed as controversial. there doesn't seem to be any references for that. i'd like to add some if there are no objections, but as i'm new, i wanted to check with whoever's doing this page first? i have experience with the drug and also want to make sure it's npov before posting. thanks for any help & guidance. Wyldchylde78 03:27, 6 December 2006 (UTC)wyldchylde

≈== Use in alcohol dependence ==

Can someone more knowledgeable than myself add something about the recent findings that Topiramate maybe indicated in alcohol dependence? Zero sharp 23:41, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

I know one the outstanding documentary from HBO:Addiction series, it is discussed as being currently a drug they are researching and obtaining positive results for alcololism.Mcateedenise (talk) 14:36, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Side effects

New placebo controlled trials have found a 0.43% increase in risk of suicidal behaviour or ideation. Suicide risk was greater for patients taking medication for treatment of epilepsy. Refer warning from FDA