Topamax interactions

I am so confused I just saw a neurologist for my migraines and he prescribed Topamax. When I read the info that went with it and looked up info on line it said something about interacting with asthma meds and meds for the urinary tract. I have asthma and take flovent and xopenex I also have interstitial cystitis so therefore I take Elmiron. I have no idea if the doctor read my list of meds or not. But I do not want to take this if there is going to be an interaction. I also take thyroid meds-- armour and have endometriosis so I will take Advil and Tylenol for the pain from endo. I also have Nasonex and Allegra for allergies. If anyone knows how these drugs will interact with one another please let me know. Also I had depakote but it made me feel like a zombie will Topamax do the same since it is also an anticonvulsant?

[selmaS]

  Hi...I also take TOPAMAX...and yes, for the first 2 weeks u may feel like a zombie until u adjust to the meds...but, I suggest u talk to ur local pharmacist regarding ur other meds to see about interactions.

   "selma"

[achilles2]

I talked with my pharmacist and she said that there would be no problem. So I started taking it, but I should have found out the inert ingredients. The lame pharmaceutical company puts lactose monohydrate in Topomax (topamax) (I cannot have any caisen/dairy products) and it aggravated my asthma and made me very congested. I get so mad that the pharm companies use ingredients that are in the list of top 10 food allergies. Needless to say I am now off the drug (with my neuro's knowledge) and the asthma has calmed down and I am no longer congested. I have an EEG on the 24th because my new (and 3rd) neuro suspects seizure activity may be contributing to my migraines.

[selmaS]

  The compound meds can really be an issue much of the time and the pharmacist should have been able to tell u this.....scary.

I am so glad u found out and r now feeling better.

Do post an update after ur EEG
"selma"