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I've just been upped to the 50mg dose of the topamax (for migraines), and I haven't yet experienced any memory loss or slowed thinking etc. I'm a student and I do purely academic subjects (ie maths, physics etc) so i'd notice any memory loss etc. Am I likely to develop any of these symptoms? This is the first thing that seems to be working and the only side effect I've had seems to be some weight loss.
Also what's the highest dose I'm likely to be on?
Your dosage increase will depend on the reduction efficacy iin migraines based on your current dosage. As for me, I am on 50 in the am and 75 in the pm. I did get a little slow thinking and forgetful at 50 and 50 - but it was the kind where I'd have a thought, then forget it, then it would come back an hour later. Very frustrating, not so bad now. Other symptoms I experience are the tingling feet and hands which the feet drive me nuts but it's better than as many headaches as I was having. Lucky for you on the weight loss - I was hoping to have that one, although I do forget to eat I haven't lost a pound. The other side effect I am having is dry eyes and changes in my eyesight. I knew this would be coming, it's inevitable. I just don't know if I should get a contact change now or wait to see how much more it will change.
I have been on Topamax for over two years. Most of the time I have taken 200 mg, had real good results for about a year at that dose. I had to go to 400 mg for a while due to an anuerysm. At the higher doses I experience some numbness/tingling in hands and feet, sleepiness/trouble staying awake past 9 PM, loss of energy. I did initially lose a good deal of weight, but at a healthy rate for my body size. I have stabilized and now eat a healthy diet and have a decent appetite. I have not ever experienced memory loss, but did have a little trouble concentrating. I can not be sure that was side effect or due to frequency of headaches since that has been a factor all throughout treatment. Hope this post helps. Topamax has been the only drug that has been a mainstay in my treatment. Other than the loss of energy, all side effects have been acceptable during my treatment.
I have never expeirened any side effect with Topamax. I have lost weight but that is o.k. with me. I bounce between 200 -100 mg at a time depending what I need. Sometimes at the higher doses I do have problems with my feet falling asleep, but no memory loss. I have heard of people going up to 400 mg but my neurologist does not reccommed that for to long of a period. Good luck
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I just assumed the weight loss would effect everyone. I haven't had any other symptoms yet, though i'm still only on 50mg. Last copuple of days i've been really hungry all the time and have been putting the weight back on anyway - boredom eating.The migraines effect my eyes mainly (light sensitivity, hallucinations, pain etc xD) it'll be a shame if the medication effects them as well. Guess I'll see what happens. Thanks :).