[Heat stroke related to the use of topiramate. The importance of prevention]

Abstract

Heat stroke is the most severe pathology related to heat. It is defined as an increase in core body temperature accompanied by signs of neurological dysfunction. In the absence of an early treatment, it has a very high mortality rate. Topiramate is a well known drug widely used in epilepsy treatment and migraine prevention. Oligohydrosis has been described amongst topiramate side effects, favouring the risk of hyperthermia and heatstroke. We present the case of a patient who developed heat stroke due to physical exercise while under topiramate treatment.

Keywords: Golpe de calor; Heat stroke; Hipohidrosis; Oligohydrosis; Topiramate; Topiramato.