Topiramate-induced somnambulism in a migraineur: a probable idiosyncratic adverse effect

J Clin Sleep Med. 2012 Apr 15;8(2):197-8. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.1782.

Abstract

Somnambulism (sleepwalking) is a disorder of arousal that falls under "parasomnia" group and is more common in children. These phenomena occur as primary sleep events or secondary to systemic disease or can be drug induced. Medications that can cause sleepwalking include neuroleptics, hypnotics, lithium, amitriptyline, and β-blockers. This report presents an unusual adverse effect of topiramate on sleep in a patient with migraine.

Keywords: Topiramate; adverse effect; idiosyncratic reaction; migraine; somnambulism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fructose / adverse effects
  • Fructose / analogs & derivatives*
  • Fructose / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Migraine Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Neuroprotective Agents / adverse effects*
  • Neuroprotective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Somnambulism / chemically induced*
  • Topiramate

Substances

  • Neuroprotective Agents
  • Topiramate
  • Fructose