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Posted at 12:18 PM on Jan 06, 2008 by sharon1336, #26108
Hi all, Unfortunately, I didn't read all of these comments before I started taking Topamax. I have migraines for 25 years, and decided to try Topamax. Week 1-25mg, Diet coke tasted strange. Tingling. Tiredness. Forgetfulness. Can't think clearly. Hard to spell. Or do any task. Week 2-50mg...a zombie-all of the above and more. Couldn't remember how to get back to my house..and I was just 5 streets away. I stopped taking Topamax 2 days ago. I feel much better. Plz beware. Having migraines for so many years (i am 38 now) I learned how to control them and Imitrex does work for me. If I need to choose between having migraines 3-4 times a week and the side affects of Topamax-I choose migraines.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Jan 12, 2008 by meg48, #4032

I am 59 years old and have had migraines since age 30. I am very thankful for this med. Yes, there are side effects, as with all medications. I take 100 mg daily in split dose at this time. I have taken for 3 months, have lost only 9 lbs., have mild taste changes, some intermittent sleep changes which are improving, and am so thrilled NOT to have my life altered almost daily with horrible headaches! Life is a give and take.....I am happy to give a little to have this wonderful relief!

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Reply about 1 year ago on Jan 12, 2008 by meg48, #4033

oh....yes, I forgot to mention (lol).....I DO experience some off and on difficulty in "finding words" more often than I used to. While this is not uncommon post menopause, at least with me, it has become obviously more so since I have been taking Topamax. I work crossword puzzles, and have noticed just a bit of difference there also. I am retired, and so this is not a great concern. If I were still working, I can see that it could be, though not nearly to the degree that others have described.

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