Comparing Orap vs Topiramate

For Tourette's Syndrome: I am glad to share with you that this drug has saved my life, I used to tic a lot but after using 2mg of Orap 90% of my tics are gone. Please start with low dose at first so that your body can get used to it.

For Tourette's Syndrome: I was diagnosed at 18 but has had mild tics since I was about 5. They got much more intense as I got older and I was first put on a few other drugs but none really helped. I'm on 8mg of orap a day and it helps for the most part until I'm in public or a stressful situation but has generally helped. I started getting muscle spasms as a side effect but was put in benzotropine for them and they've gone away now. It makes me a bit drowsy and I had dry mouth for the first few weeks but with water and coffee I'm able to function fairly normally! My tics are still obvious but improving. Overall it's been helpful.

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.