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Topomax has been the only drug to keep my migraines under a reaso...

Posted at 12:35 AM on Feb 21, 2009 by rstynls9, #39194
Topomax has been the only drug to keep my migraines under a reasonable amount of control with no ill effects. I really can't complain about anything with this drug other than its cost. The only thing I ever experienced was early on when I was still adjusting to it, sometimes if I was sitting still with my arms crossed, or I was laying down, my arms and hands would suddenly feel detached from my body and big like balloons...like they weren't mine or something. I'm not complaining though, I actually really liked the feeling -- it was accompanied with a slight light-headedness. :)
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Reply 9 months ago on Feb 21, 2009 by thekid37, #17303

I have suffered from migraines for over twenty years! Topamax is the ONLY drug that works for me. I have been on it for two years now. I have tried at least 50 others in my life. I am afraid of the long term side effects, but I can live pain free now! This is important to me and my family. The quality of my life has improved 100%. I do not miss family functions due to a migraine! The numbness, strange taste of some foods, and weight loss ( unfortunately) went away after 6 to 9 months on the drug. I did try to go off the drug and after 18 months and my migraine returned! I may have to take this longer. For now, I have had two wonderful years!

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