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I have been on Topamax for the last year for migraines but during...

Posted at 11:30 AM on Feb 25, 2008 by bvialpando, #27473
I have been on Topamax for the last year for migraines but during the same time period, started having problems with my eyes. I thought it was an infection from my contacts so I stopped wearing them plus my eye make up. I have been to 5 doctors and they all seem to think it's "Dry Eye Syndrome" and I have been having them insert plugs into my tear ducts and I am constantly putting lubricant drops in my eyes to relieve the burning and itching. It dawned on me this weekend that this All started the same time I was prescribed this medication. I have stopped the pills since Fri. My question to all: Does Anybody have been having similar problems and will it go away or is the damage done?? Will the doctor.s admit to knowing anything? Thank you!
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Reply about 1 year ago on Mar 18, 2008 by jmelchor, #5643

I have been having the same problem with my eyes for about three months. My eye doctors told me that I had allergies. I didn't believe them and I called my neurologist who told me that I needed to wean off my medicine. I have an appointment to see him to make sure that this what I have to do, but I have never had this problem before. I knew that allergies in my eyes would never last this long. I too was given allergy drops and lubricant drops for my eyes, but nothing has worked.

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