If you have ever taken topomax? What it did to you? And did it help you at all?
Migraines ARE bad!!!
2006-11-29 13:13:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I was on topamax for a year before I quit taking it. It did help my migraines tremendously. I went from 3-4 a week to 1 every 2-3 months.
However, not having the migraine was not worth all the other problems and side effects. During the first few weeks of use, severe depression is common, extreme fatigue.. I couldn't do anything but sleep. After a few months on it I had tingling in my face, hands and feet to the point of numbness.
It also messes up the way certain things taste especially tea and pop.
It can also cause kidney stones... If you have a history of stones, you should NOT take it. I have 4-5 stones that I have been waiting to pass for over 6 months now.
And after about the 9th month my hair started falling out and I quit taking it not long after that. All the symptoms cleared up pretty quick( except the stones)
Talk to your Dr. there are also other migraine preventative meds out there.
You can read more from others having problems here... http://www.medications.com/go/se/Topamax
Good Luck with your migraines.
2006-11-29 13:57:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been on it for 2-3 years. The short term side effects were not bad. Mainly tingling in the hands and feet which lasted for a month or two. It altered my taste buds... no more carbonated drinks like coke and dr. pepper. Other than that I went from migraines that lasted 4-10 days to maybe 1-2 a month and those only last a few hours to a day. I will take almost any side effects though to keep these migraines away. They were killer. I say take it and you will know if it doesn't work on you. But if it does, you will never regret it.
2006-11-29 18:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda&Chloe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever tried Depakote. It is a seizure medication that is used tp prevent migraines as well as bipolar disorder. My dad used to get migraines all the time till they put him on Depakote for his seizures. It had the benefit of reucing the amount of migraines from every month to one or two a year.The generic is Divalproate Sodium. There is also an older drug called midirin?
2006-11-29 15:09:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on Topamax since 1999. It's a seizure medication. It helped me alot and that was one of the better medications I was on. You have to be careful becuase it can make you lose weight. I went from 179-125 and went down in dosage becuase I was losing to much. I've tapered off and done much better on less medication.
2006-11-29 13:19:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. I found out today that I have to pay for my first semester of college out of pocket. 2. I'm not sure if I'm going to break up with my boyfriend. 3. I still haven't found suitable full time employment yet.
2016-03-13 00:49:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Topomax for Essential Tremors. It works awesome for me. The only side effect I get is my appetite goes way down. Sometimes I have to make myself eat. This side effect was pointed out to me by my Doctor. Hope this helps,
2006-11-30 10:16:24 · answer #6 · answered by carwal17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took it for other things than migraines, you have to drink A LOT of water with it.
2006-11-29 13:16:54 · answer #7 · answered by Daughtry-luver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Took for migraines, didn't help me!
2006-11-29 17:16:44 · answer #8 · answered by mshowdy43 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i've taken it. nah, didn't help much. doesn't mean it won't help you.
2006-11-29 13:16:25 · answer #9 · answered by Iseult 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋