Topamax Questions (Page 3)

Has any experience nightmares as a side effect of taking Topamax?

I've been on Topamax since March 2009 and in the past few weeks (maybe 4-5) I've been having nightmares, not just bad dreams, but night terrors... really horrible stuff. I had a routine visit with my doctor on Monday and he cut my night time Topamax dosage back a little because he thinks... read more

Migraine - Why should one avoid alcohol while taking Topamax?

I rarely drink, but when I do I seem fine and then BAM!!! And I will wake rarely remembering the last half hour of the previous evening... I want to be able to enjoy an occasional adult beverage, but is it even possible with this medication?

How long did your side effects last after tapering off Topamax?

I was on topamax for about 3 months and at 75 mg. This drug was highly changing my mood and personality and it was only mildly effective at helping the migraines. I spoke with my doctor and he told me to wean off by 25 mg every 4 days. I took my last pill on day 12. I am currently 9 days free of... read more

Lose weight gained on Depakote?

Starting from the beginning, I went to college in August 2012 and lost 30 pounds just from walking around campus through the semester even though I was eating my way through a depression. I was in the best shape of my life. Then, I was diagnosed with type 2 bipolar in December and had a severe... read more

Topamax topiramate weightloss experience dosage?

Hi. I started on Topamax 15 mg a month ago, and now a week ago upped the dosage to 125 mg. (have gradually upped it every week. Sorry for my english, im not english). I have not experienced any weight loss at all, until this week. I have lost about 1,5 kg and lost a lot of apetite suddenly. I... read more

I just started Topamax, on 75 mg daily. Feel stoned. Will this feeling go away?

Fioricet not working for headache, are you able to take 2 Excedrin (500 aspirin/500acetaminaphin)??

I'm prescribed Fioricet, Topamax and Robaxin for my headaches. Sometimes my medications. Some times they work and some times they don't, unfortunately and I'm not too sure why. I get tension in my neck muscles really bad and a lot (and I mean a lot) of pressure at the base of skull.... read more

Topiramate - How Long Does it take for Topamax to Start Working for Migraines?

Hi, I have only been taking Topamax for about 3 weeks (25mg AM and 50mg PM). I haven't even really had many bad side effects either. Some dizziness in the beginning, but not too bad. I also take Forfivo XL, which is basically Welbutrin XL but with 450mg all in one pill. I actually think this... read more

Has anyone used Topamax for nerve pain? If so, what was your dosage?

My neurologist prescribed 50 mg per day for some mild nerve pain. It seems like a pretty heavy duty drug with a ton of bad side effects so I'm not sure the cure wouldn't be worse than the disease, so to speak. I sure wouldn't mind the weight loss side effect, though!

Has topamax caused any permanent damage ?

Have been off Topamax for 7days and still experiencing the the tingling in hands feet and mouth area and also foggy in the head and loss of balance..And that is why i asked the question above.

Topamax - My daughter is experiencing tingling and pain in feet?

My 16 year old daughter was prescribed topamax for migraines. She took 50mg a day once a day for a week, and now takes 50mg 2x a day. She's been taking it for 3 weeks now. She has been waking up every night with really bad pain, tingling and numbness in her feet and legs. Is this normal or... read more

Topamax - anyone experience jaw pain or tenseness on this?

Been on Topamax for about a month now up to 75 mg a day. Have been doing pretty good. Only 1 migraine. My mood has improved considerably. No noticible memory loss, some weight loss (yeah). What I am experiencing is jaw pain or tenseness, don't know really how to explain it. Anyone else have... read more

Agitation - taste & smell off while beginning topamax?

I've read on the side effects that agitation is a possible side effect - I've only been taking topamax for a week now. I'm currently at 25 mg twice a day... I will be building up to eventually be at 100 mg twice a day... will this side effect go away? Food & smells have been... read more

Topamax - Scared to use this medication because of all the side effects?

Hello, I have been given a prescription by my doctor for Topamax (topiramate 25mg) to lose weight. After reading all the side effects associatied with this drug, I am very scared in using it. My dose is one tablet (25mg) at night. How long does it take for any side effect to start? Do the side... read more

Topamax how long for weight loss?

I am not taking Topamax for weight loss my Dr. prescribed it for migraines, and when i told her i had been having trouble losing weight for my Aug wedding she said this drug might help. I have been on it for 3weeks now (75mg at night). I have a lot of the same annoying sympotoms as most of you... read more