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I've been on Topamax for a year and a half now. I started with 50...

Posted at 9:51 PM on Aug 27, 2008 by jcrinc, #33922
I've been on Topamax for a year and a half now. I started with 50 mg. and am now up to 100 mg. I did have the usual side effects of the tingly fingers, feet and arms the first six weeks and then that went away. Food and soft drinks tasted funny for a while, but that too went back to normal. I did lose 15 pounds and I didn't really have it to lose in the first place, so I upped my workouts with weights to compensate. My migraines have gone from five a week to one, so it's helped me BIG time being on this medication. My eyesight, however, has suffered. I used to have 20/20 vision. I now need reading glasses. I'm sure it's because of this medication, but to be honest, I'll take the glasses over being in that severe pain five times a week.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 03, 2008 by odessa777, #11920

Hi, I just strated on Topomax - do you recall if you had the sluggish fatigue feeling and if eventually this goes away? Also - unlike you - the weight loss side effect would be a good one. How long did it take to loose 15 pounds did it happen the first couple fo months or over the course of the year? Thanks

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