Hi all, Unfortunately, I didn't read all of these comments befor...

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!

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.