Topamax Questions (Page 4)

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

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.

Topiramate - How long will it take my body to get use to Topomax?

I guess the more appropriate question would be, for those who've used this drug, how long did it take your bodies to get use to it? It is 9/4 I have been on this only since 9/2 and it makes me very dizzy, confused and tired. I am suppose to take it twice daily (morning & night) but right now I am... read more

Does Topamax affect the effectiveness of the birth control pill Yasmin?

.I've heard that Topamax does interfer with B/C but then I read a study... that said under 150mg it does not effect BC. My neurologist says low doses (under 150mg) will NOT effect Yaz but my OBGYN was wishy washy on whether or not it would. Any help? I am on 50 mg (25mg AM / 25mg pm)

Does anyone have anxiety attacks on Topamax? If so what do you take to control them if anything? It?

... seems to be a side effect I'm having but I don't want to stop taking the topamax since I know the side effects will level out eventually. I'm seeing my Dr soon about the anxiety and would like to know how to approach it

How long should I expect withdrawal symptoms from Lyrica?

Have been battling vertigo, then imbalance for year and a half now. Been through all the tests and physical therapy for balance, now meds. Lyrica and topamax. Both cause dizziness in which seems stupid to me. Trying to get off both. Tried to first ween off topamax 50mg twice a day and I became... read more

What happens when you drink alcohol while taking Topamax?

I just started taking 25mg of Topamax this week and will soon increase to 50mg for my headaches. I have a wedding this weekend and in a couple weekends, I'm going on vacation. While on vacation, I plan on drinking more than a few drinks. When I asked the doctors nurse if I could drink while on... read more

Will cognition return after discontinuing the topamax?

I have been taking Topamax now for 3 years and have suffered the side effects of word finding difficulty, cognition deficit, brain fog and cannot take it any longer. If the migraines come back I will just deal with them. Does anybody know if my brain fog will lift if I quit taking this drug?

Does anything on my medication list cause weight gain?

Effexor Lamictal Clonazepam Hydralazine trazodone Tramadol Zanaflex Tylenol aspirin Plaquenil Lyrica Azathioprine Topamax

Topamax - I overdosed on 2000 mg of topomax, stupid yes..I am in severe pain since. Is this a normal

... reaction to overdosing on this drug? The reason I took it was because I couldn't bear the pain I was in..Now it's 100 x's worse... Please if anyone can help me with this, it would be so appreciated.

Has anyone noted sensitivity of the teeth or mouth with use of Topamax?

Topamax and nausea, has anyone got any advice on how to reduce the nausea?

My new pain management MD put me on Topamax for my daily headaches. I have tried MANY other drugs, notably Gabapentin helped some. I also have depression, but went off all my depression meds when I thought that they were contributing to my debilitating headaches. He rxed the Topamax at 25 mgm twice... read more

Could taking Topamax stop my periods from coming?

Topamax and daytime fatigue / tiredness?

I'm currently taking 50mg Topamax at night and am struggling with drowsiness, yawning & lack of energy during the day. I've been taking it for 2 months now (though the first 3 weeks was only 25mg). Is this a side effect that will go away? Why is it making me so tired?