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Can topiramate cause tingling or pins and needles (paraesthesia)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, topiramate can cause tingling or pins and needles (paraesthesia), which is listed as a very common adverse reaction, affecting at least 1 in 10 people.

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Topamax 25 mg TabletsJanssen-Cilag Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company) · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 45Document updated 3 July 2024

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