Comparing Ajovy vs Topiramate

For Migraine Prevention: I have suffered from chronic migraines for 35+ years! My first injection of Ajovy was on May 30, 2019. Initially, other than site pain/bruising, I was thrilled...thought I was a winner! Unfortunately, my 5th dose on September 30th will be my last! My struggle with a weight gain of 17 pounds is unacceptable, when I know that my diet and exercise regimen has been even better than before I started. I am uncomfortably bloated and/or constipated due to the decreased gastric motility that I KNOW is caused by the Ajovy! I pray that my fellow migraineurs who are using it pay attention to your body...monitor closely.

For Migraine Prevention: I've been suffering with migraines since the age of 10, I'm now 36. My first Ajovy injection was in November 2018. I feel like it has cut down my migraines a lot. But every time I inject Ajovy I feel extremely tired, dizzy for a couple of weeks following the injection and side are I also feel like I'm losing hair, and gaining a little weight. I haven't changed my physical activity or eating habits. Is anyone else experiencing this? I tried to tell my Neurologist but he says there's no way Ajovy is causing this. Because these are not side effects listed by the company.

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.