Topamax Questions (Page 5)

Trokendi XR and weight loss?

I was just put on Trokendi XR for chronic migraines, starting at 25mg for a week then up to 50mg for a week, then 75mg for a week, then 100mg until I see my doctor next. I have read that it is the same thing as Topiramate or Topamax expect Trokendi is the extended release. Regarding one of the big... read more

Topiramate - How long does it take to work?

My doctor gave me Topamax for bipolar depression, but I have real bad anxiety already and I’m terrified to take meds cause of side effects. I’ve heard a lot of good things about these meds so I want to give it a try but I’m curious to know how long it take for them to work? Will I start to feel a di... read more

Having blurry vision on Lamictal. Does it go away?

My doctor started me on Lamictal as a mood stabilizer after I started having some issues with topamax. Literally after 2 doses, I started to notice my vision was getting blurry. I called the pharmacy and was told that after being on the medication for 2 weeks, this very common side effect goes... read more

I take Wellbutrin and Zoloft. Is this too much anxiety medication?

I have taken Zoloft for 20+ years (200mg) one time a day. I started seeing a RA doctor that put me on many drugs including Webuterin 2 times a day in conjunction with topamax. I feel like a walking drug store. Honestly, I have had no side effects from the 2 drugs that I can tell, but I am unsure if... read more

Does anyone take Topamax just at bedtime instead of twice a day?

Topamax for weight loss

Does topamax cause constipation? I have been on Topamax for approx 5 months and have lost weight?

... while on it. But I am not sure if it is what is causing my constipation? I have recently swtiched birth control pills twice, so I am unsure if this is the cause or the topamax

What is the risk of developing diabetes from Seroquel?

I would like to know the percentage of people who have increased risk of developing diabetes related to taking Seroquel. I am being tested for this since developing symptoms of this illness and have heard that this is common with this medication.

Topamax Withdrawal at 25 mg?

I am a 28 year old female. I was diagnosed with complex migraines 2 months ago and was prescribed 25 mg of Topamax once daily. I immediately began suffering from pretty much all the side effects! I dropped a size in clothes within 2 weeks (and I'm not overweight), I had major mood swings,... read more

Does Topomax make people's blood sugar drop low?

I have been taking topamax to two years and I also take Paxil for migraine lately I have been feeling that my blood sugar has been dropping cause me to get a head ache.

How long does Topamax stay in your system after you stop taking it?

I been taking 100mg 2xday Topamax for about 8 mths now. My psychiologist doesn't give me but 5 min tops with him and I refuse to see him again. After doing research on my own, I found it Topamax interacts with almost half of my medications, that's why I am stopping it. Plus I can't deal with the... read more

Topiramate - Is vigorous exercise advised while on Topamax? Due to various side effects?

Topamax - did anyone experience constant nausea?

I have been on topamax for migraine prevent and wow the difference is amazing!!! I started off at 25mg then bumped it up to 50mg. I don't get the tingling or anything, but i did notice that soda taste weird so now I will not drink it (which is probably a good thing in the end) and I have been... read more

Topamax for eating disorder (binge eating/bulimia)?

Hello everyone. This is my first post here and I really need your support and your experience. I've been suffering from eating disorder for 6 years now (1 year anorexia, 5 years binge and bulimia). I've been put on Topamax 100 mg for binge eating/bulimia and it's only one month since I started... read more

Topiramate - how long does it take to have a decrease appetite

Started topomax 25mg 2×a day effective yesterday 7-29-16 today is my second day and no difference in appetite,concerned need to loose weight tired of being obese n health issues. Any advise?

Is anyone with open-angle glaucoma currently taking Topamax for migraine prevention? I'm?

... apprehensive about starting it because of the possible side effect of closed-angle glaucoma. I have had trabeculectomy, glaucoma needle revision surgery, and cataract removal in both eyes. Have had open-angle glaucoma for 20 years. Now I have lots of floaters and some flashes in left eye after... read more