I am approaching 8 mos on Topamax. I take it for Epilepsy vice M...

I am approaching 8 mos on Topamax. I take it for Epilepsy vice Migraines so my situation is less discretionary. Caffine is a definate no-no on Topamax, it makes you feel confused and crappy immediately after you drink / ingest it. That is the first lesson I learned. Drink plenty of water, that helps your kidneys work through the medicine. I take 75 mg in the morning around 7:30 and my heavy med time is around 11:30 (lunchtime) and then 50 mg at night so I am asleep during my evening heavy med time. Topamax is a miracle and has kept me seizure free for 8 mos. Side effects are light, I just plan accordingly. I would never take Topamax if I did not have to. I just take plenty of notes to overcome my high med times / confusion and seem to be doing pretty well. The big one is CUT OUT CAFFINE. Man, caffine will make you feel really bad.