http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23186 Be careful, do your research before taking Topamax. I took Topamax for 5 weeks for severe migraines. The first 2 weeks were fine, a slight decrease in my appetite. The third week, my memory suddenly got really bad, really scary. By the 4th week, my memo Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:45:59 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23186?item=1404 I too have had bad side effects from Topamax. I have had diarrahea, chest pains, and my head feels really funny. I had to be taken off from it because of the side effects..I have such bad headaches even being on Topamax. I have only been on it for 2 wee http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23186?item=1404 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:27:09 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23186?item=2432 I earn a very high salary by being smart. After getting to a full dose (50 mg, 2 x day) of Topamax I have become a moron and am trying to wean off asap (down to 50 mg, 1 x day and seeing my dr. today). I noticed a signficant decrease in my work output a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23186?item=2432 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:42:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23186?item=2599 I assume you have gotten weaned off the Topamax now. Have you had any after effects from the drug? If so, how long did they last before you got back to normal and what if anything did you take to help you through this time? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23186?item=2599 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:39:12 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23186?item=3348 I am really surprised about the depression side effect that you have experienced from Topamax. Maybe you should have insisted taking it. I must tell you that I was on anti-depressant medication before I started taking Topamax (6-7 months ago) and for finan http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23186?item=3348