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I was on 100mgs of Topamax a few years ago for migraines and lost...

Posted at 11:40 AM on Jul 23, 2009 by manager, #43242
I was on 100mgs of Topamax a few years ago for migraines and lost about 15 pounds. It worked okay for the migraines, but I backed off on the dosage because of the side effects. But recently, the headaches returned so I increased back to my full dosage. So now I feel exhausted all the time. I run a lot and have trouble getting energy to exercise. This morning at a meeting it took me about 30 seconds to remember my secretary's name. I feel like I have to push through this mental wall to concentrate, and on my job I need to concentrate. My mouth feels dry all the time. Some days good food just tastes like crap. Now I'm remembering why I quit taking this drug in the first place. I don't have seizures, which is why they made it. I have migraines. There are other medications to fight headaches, and this drug just isn't worth the side effects.
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Reply 3 months ago on Aug 06, 2009 by mandygirl, #22098

i was jus letting some know that maybe didn't that migraines in some have been proven to be a form of a seizure and alot of time are hereditary expecially if seizures are prevelent in your family. so drs sometimes prescribe i think jus to do the whole try and fail method.....if it works then they got it right that time............dr's are only practicin meds..........not know it alls :)

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