What was your experience with Topamax?

[Juliejd]

Hello! I'm currently on Lamictal but considering changing to Topamax since this drug (topamax) more effectively treats partial seizures and migraines. What is your experience with it? Thanks,

[scarson]

I have been on Topamax since Feb., I have very slowly worked up to 100mg.  The side effects have been tolerable but I went from 25 to 50 very quick and the side effect were bad: Brain fog, no appetite, tingling, insomnia.  I went from 50 to 75mg,  5 weeks later and 75 to 100mg 4 weeks later, working up slowly does help with the side effects.  Over time I have found most of my side effects subside:  I take it for nerve pain and complex migraines.  I did experience weight loss but not loss so far,  but I do take daily vitamin and extra supplements  plus making sure I drink Ensure and a V-8 everyday to  keep myself health.  I didn’t need to lose any weight.  I also cut all alcohol out with the exception of the occasional glass of wine with we are out to dinner with friends….  (Mostly so I don’t look like a party pooper) and anything carbonated taste awful.  I still had 13 migraines last month,  so the neurologist is still trying to get me on the correct dose.   But I also have two lesions on my brain from my migraines so what’s one more…..LOL

[Suri123]

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