Skin discoloration symptom of Topamax?

[alannad313]

I was seen by a mental health professional in February 2016 where I was loosely diagnosed with bipolar II disorder. I was put on an antipsychotic (Latuda) and then Topamax in March to off set the side effects of Latuda.. in April, I noticed a patch of discolored skin on my right foot. It didn't hurt, itch, or bother me in any way other than being discolored. It showed up on my other foot a few weeks later and then spread up to my ankles within a few months. I had to come off of all meds in August of that same year. Discoloration stayed, but never got any worse. It may have even lightened up a bit.

Fast forward to September of 2017, a neurologist put me on Topamax for migraines. The discoloration became darker again and started to spread up to my legs. The neurologist insisted it had nothing to do with the medication.. I have since come off of the Topamax again and although it isn't really going away, it also hasn't gotten any worse.

The spots are not raised or dry, they don't itch or hurt. They are just a purple-brown color all over the tops of my feet and front of ankles and legs.

Has anyone else ever experienced this type of skin condition? Could it be related to the Topamax?

Doctors have stopped trying to help, they just tell me to deal with it and that there isn't anything to be done.

Thanks,
Alanna (Female, 24 yo)

[purple1234567]

Have you seen a dermatologist for the skin condition?  Medications can cause skin conditions- I don't know about this specific medication, but it wouldn't hurt to see a dermatologist about this and also contact the manufacture of the drug- by law, they are supposed to be reporting any possible side effects, and this would qualify as that.