Comparing Aimovig vs Topiramate

For Migraine Prevention: I started Aimovig literally 2 days after the FDA approved it and it started working within a week. I have chronic daily migraines and was shocked a medication finally worked and I had no side effects. Was on it a year and had to go off it because I lost my job. I started taking it again in Dec 2019 with great results again. End of Oct 2020 I started getting daily migraines again with severe inflammation in neck and lower half of arms. Then my blood pressure which was already high was even higher, heart beating so fast, rapid weight gain, inflammation in knees, half my hair fell out, tinnitus and clogged ears. Did 2 rounds of steroids which didn't help. About 2 weeks ago the daily migraines stopped but still have all the other symptoms. I've read biologics can do this after using them this long. And Aimovig can cause lupus which will eventually resolve after being off it 5 months. It was good until it wasn't.

For Migraine Prevention: I took first dose last Thursday, four days ago and my muscles in my neck, back and legs feel like pulled muscles. They are incredibly painful when walking or turning my head. This started yesterday. Anyone else have this experience?

For Migraine Prevention: I have been taking Topamax on and off I for over 15 years for migraine prevention. I have lost weight on this medication, although not intentionally. Every time I try to stop talking I gain back any weight that I lost almost right away, and the headaches come back with a vengeance. The side effects have been incredibly aggravating! The brain fog is difficult for me because I’m a graduate student. I can’t remember words, read without repeating to make sure I can retain the information. Plus, I felt like it numbed my personality. I’ve read that it cause bone density issues, problems with acid levels in the blood and more. The weight loss is not permanent, and is most likely due to the appetite suppressing effect. It doesn’t teach you how to eat properly, nor is it a long term solution. I have decided to come off of it again. Yes, I have started to gain a little bit of weight, but I would rather have that than the dangerous and frustrating side effects.

For Migraine Prevention: I have been taking this medication 50 mg. Since Jan 7 ,2019. At first after reading all of the side effects and reviews I really just wanted to tell the doc forget it try something else. I guess the side effects are really just person to person. I have had the tingling in my hands and feet, and maybe some mental fog but nothing worse than my mommy brain farts. I have lost a few pounds so far like 3-4. Like I said I didn't want to take it, but I didn't want it to be that one med that worked that I passed up.