Consult your physician symptoms and conditions

I started this pill in July for 2 months to regulate my period and just got off of it, because I hate being on bc and I got my cycle. I haven't been on bc since the age of 14. When starting this pill my boobs were verrrrry sore, so I called my dr. and he told me to get some vitamin E 400 I.U. 100 softgels and take one twice a day. That really helped, but when I missed a dose it hurt more. So I made sure I took my Vitamin E twice a day. I have also had some of the symptoms; i.e., bloating, gaining weight (130lbs-142lbs), breast tenderness, mood swings, hot flashes,peeing more than usual,depression, sleeping 12-14hrs a day and an increased appetite. I have been off the pill for a couple of weeks now and just started experiencing the headaches and a little acne(something I rarely have). The weight I gained, I lost and now I am back down to my comfortable weight of 130lbs (due to exercising every day) but I'm still sleeping later, moody and depressed. My Mother and sisters thought I was pregnant and with the symptoms I had, I thought I was pregnant too! I also thought it was just my fiancee getting on my nerves, but after reading some of these post I now know it HAS to be the pill. Well,I can't blame it completely on the pill, because he does get on my nerve, but I love him & that's another story. :) For all the women still on lo 24 fe try taking Vitamin E it should take the swelling and tenderness away, but consult your physician first.

Extreme moodiness, one day I love everybody, the next day I hate everybody, from my husband to my co-workers, even the lady at the gas station. Causes either extreme paranoia (from my husband is having an affair and Im going to get fired) to the other end of the sprectrum, TOTAL whimsical carelessness! Not me at all! Im typically very grounded, very stable, very predictable, very reliable, very easygoing, the office manager of a large corporation, with my husband for almost 14 years.

on a good note, I have lost approximately 6 pounds in 2 weeks. However, my feet, legs, fingers and hands tingle frequently to the extent that it is quite annnoying. Pins and needles annoying, at any given time. During traffic, in a meeting, its caused me to drop things.

After reading various posts, it causes concern to nerve damage. Its not worth the risk. I am going to back myself off of my prescription. If you are on topomax, and see any warning signs, Consult your physician!!

I do realize that some of these side effects are uncomfortable, but you should really consult your physician before discontinuing any drug prescribed to you. By not finishing the antibiotics prescribed to you, you could be helping to create resistant strains of bacteria. This is a big problem.