Welcome to medications.com

I started taking 100 mg. per day of Topamax a month ago and have ...

Posted at 4: 3 PM on Sep 06, 2007 by sassy2969, #23439
I started taking 100 mg. per day of Topamax a month ago and have ok results, I still have a dull headache everyday but it doesn't turn to a migraine but I have no desire for food and carbonated drinks taste flat and it has changed my mood also. I would like to stop taking it.
REPLY TO THIS POSTING | Send Private Mail | Add as friend | Flag as inappropriate
 
Reply 11 months ago on Sep 07, 2007 by stepandcharlie, #1666

That is something that you said those things, I was on it for a week and a half...food taste different, everything was flat, and I had a wierd mood all the time, and did not sleep, and still had headaches, so my dr wants to put me on some other crazy medicine..it is like a vicious circle...I am not going to take it, the side affects are insomnia and headache, now that makes sense!!

Send Private Mail | Add as friend | Flag as inappropriate
 
Reply 11 months ago on Sep 16, 2007 by princess66, #1830

I can relate to your side effects. I've been a migraine sufferer for about 11 years (diagnosed) and likely longer (undiagnosed). I took topamax previously at a lower dosage (50 mg) and didn't work so well. Worst problem was memory loss, short term. Now I'm at 100mg for the second try. I have lots of problems with nausea, food doesn't sound appealing, some weight noss, some tingling in feet, trouble sleeping, and mood problems. I vascilate between some depression and anxiety. Just seem to have trouble with focusing as well and some temper outbursts. That also goes along at times with migraines as well. My husband thinks I'm going crazy I know. It's hard on him. I'm discussing with my doctor next week. I'm trying to tough it out and believe it or not, comtemplating getting on another medication to balance out the moodiness. I just can't handle the migraines any longer. That's the decision only you can make. Balance the side effects with the headaches and consider other alternatives. Good luck!

Send Private Mail | Add as friend | Flag as inappropriate

Make a reply to this posting:

Type your reply to this side effect post:




ADVERTISEMENT

This registry is a place to share positive or negative side effects of using Topamax. If you directly experienced a side effect while using Topamax, then we encourage you to enter it here. Please note that entries here are the experiences of individual users, and in no way means that you or anyone else will experience the same side effect, since the same medication affects people in different ways. Please always contact your physician.
-- Please see our disclaimer

© 2002-2007, Skylabs Inc.  |  About Us  |  Disclaimer/Terms of Use  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  |  Site Map  |  Developed by: W3matter.com