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Topomax???? Should i go on it?

Hello... i suffer from 4-5 migraines a week. I am currently on inderal(low blood pressure med), it has reduced the number and length of my migraines. It has made me tired and gain approx 4 kg, have speech problems....e.g cannot find my words, have trouble pronoucing words????. i heard about topomax in a news article. i have done a bit of reserach and to be honest, the side effects sound scary.....i am fit and cant afford to lose more than 5kg(would look to skinny). I am only 22 and these migraines are just really affecting my life in so many ways. Unfair. You feedback and opinions are welcome!!!
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Hi,
You should prevent all the trigerring factors for your migraine. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Adequate sleep and plenty of fluids are important. try breathing exercises and yoga. Topamax or topiramate is used to prevent migraine headaches. Topamax will only prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks. It will not treat a headache that has already begun for which you will need to take the conventional OTC painkillers. You also need to see that blood pressure is under control. Topiramate does cause depression and weight loss and you need to discuss the benefits versus the side effects in your case with your physician. Goodluck.
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Hi,
I think you can try out topamax as it has been to be effective in migraine. Side effects occur with every medication but also they do not occur in everybody. You can start with a smaller dose and see. If you are able to tolerate it, the dose can be increased.I would suggest you to give it a try.
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