Jeremy K. asked
I was diagnosed with a compromised bone marrow system twelve years ago. The initial diagnosis, MDS, was incorrect, never righted, but Drs. agree it's not MDS. Several years ago I was put on Topamax 100mg for migraines and as a mood leveler. My platelet count had always been low normal, but recently took a downward dip, and I began to experience minor bruising on lower arms and below knees. At the same time my wife died and I experienced several life changing events (I'm 72) at once. My dr. increased my topamax to 150 mg./ day. Is the topamax likely to increase the bruising?
June 14th, 2023
Katrina L. answered
Topamax is not likely to be the cause of your increased bruising, although it has been associated wi...
June 14th, 2023
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