March 22th
2006
8:20 AM
I've been on Topamax for over a year now for what my doc says were migraines. I went thinking I had sinus problems that caused confusion,and forgetfulness. Cat scans and MRIs showed cysts that docs say have nothing to do with anything and put me on topamax for headaches.I started 50 mg at night and stayed that way for a year. At first it seemed the headaches were better and I LOVED the weight loss. I was trying so hard for so long to shed the extra baby weight and over 15 lbs just like that. It caused me to over look what was happening to me. I was becoming an imbecile. Not saying I was a genius but I was a relativly smart woman who could hold a conversation. Now I can barely focus,I have to read things over and over again to try and comprehend them,my memory shot,I lose my words in mid sentence,spelling is horrendous,At times I stutter,my vision is worsening,my body gets achy,I have terrible mood swings ,thought about hurting myself. I cant believe I'm still on this med. All for 15 lbs that I'm gaining back anyway cause I quit smoking. I deserve it for putting my body thru this. I talked to my doctor and I'm weaning off. Nothing a little Tylenol and excercise can't fix hopefully.I just hope the side effects go away and this is not permanent. By the way be very careful drinking while taking this med. I had a very bad reaction to it. PRO-I sleep like a baby ,I will miss that.
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March 21th
2005
3:50 PM
I've been taking topamax for about a month now. Started off with 25mg and just recently started on 100mg. I'm not sure if its worth it with all the side effects Ive been experiencing. From what I understand abrubtly stopping the medicine can be just as bad for you as starting it up, does anybody know how true this is? I've experienced sinus problems and mood swings real bad/tingling in the hands and coldness in the feet and hands. I don't know how long I can take it but afraid to stop.
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March 31th
2008
10:38 PM
I have been on Topamax for 4 months and so far the migraines I have suffered for 40 years are gone. Great Some side effects like can't stand carbonated drinks. Reaction time is a little slower. I stress out a little more then I used to. I get really tired at the end of the day. I used to be a night owl but now love my sleep. Question to you all. Any one had problems with their teeth? Such as pain, fillings falling out? Let me know.
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