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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.
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
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?
How long is Topamax still good without losing its efficacy or being expired?
My bottle of 50 mg is from July/2012 I would still like to take it for weight loss.
Topamax - How long does it last in your system?
Hi everyone I been having side effects and only been on topomax 25mg once a day for 3days now my Dr told me to stop taking the medication but I was wondering jow long is the life span of the medication in your system tell it go's away ,and I was taking this med for nerve pain.
Debilitating Nausea with Topamax.. is it just as bad with XR form, trokendi?
I am 26 y/o female and a headache/migraine sufferer for over 10 years. I was put on topamax years ago and had severe, debilitating nausea. Moving a finger or eyeball would worsen nausea. I would pretty much (figuratively speaking) be paralyzed by how bad the nausea, loss of appetite was. Over 6... read more
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