TOPAMAX

[canderina]

I have just began taking topamax as my new drug. I have had epilepsy since 2003. I was on Lamictal previously (Epilem before that) and began the transition approx 2 months ago. I was building the topamax up and lowering the lamictal down. Now I am just on the topamax. The side affects seem quite scary to me, severe dizziness and very off balance, I am always tired and have tingling in the hands and feet. I seem loss for words and confused. Will these side affects deteriorate over the a certain amount of time? It is difficult when I have to go to work and live everyday life. Please help.
Thanks Candice

[canderina]

i have always seen the one neurologist, I am seeking a 2nd opinion. it seems everyone experiences the same thing, thanks for the advice. c ..

[medicmommy]

Many who have taken Topamax cannot tolerate it. The side effects often progress into painful nerve "zaps" and memory loss. My husband was on it for 3 months and had bizarre personality changes and suffered from severe depression until he stopped taking it. My advice would be to change to something else...~MM