Topamax and carbonated drinks

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I'll try cutting back on the carbonated and caffeinated drinks. Although right now I usually only have 1 each morning and with afternoon diazepam dose if I work that day. If I am off I stay away from the caffeine and let the drugs do their work. I noticed the acid throat feeling since being switched over to the topamax, I will do my best to start taking the necessary sleeping adjustments.

Its all normal dont drink caffine the topamax can mess with your heart drink lots of water. Dont drink energy drinks, or energy pills, diets pills, or any of that. Take potassium like bannanas or tomatoes that takes the tingling away./ I had all those symptoms and worse Ive seen cardiologist, neurologist, and 10 trips to the emergency room and 2 months into topamax and all those side affect are gone. just drink water...

I started on 50mg of topamax in April for my migrianes and bipolar. since then I have lost 10lbs and they continue to come off. I have little appitite. but the question I have is has anyone else noticed the taste of soda? I have not been able to drink it since april. it tastes like acid. yuck..and I miss my mt dew!!

I did want to sleep alot for the first couple of weeks but it passed too. I can't drink carbonated drinks anymore (I never thought that would happen since I drank 6-8 a day before) and meat now taste horrible, but on the plus side I have also lost 14 lbs in 6 weeks. It may not be the same for everyone, but it has worked for me so far. Have your Dr monitor your amount..you may need to decrease and work UP to the right amount like I did.

I don't drink diet soda so don't know. I was given Topamax for headaches. Only I wasn't having headaches, I was suffering from brain zaps as a result of withdrawals from Zoloft. After much debate, I decided to give it a try. 2 weeks later and only at 50mgs. I'm done. I had added anxiety, pins and needles and oh yeah, a major full blown migraine headache the other night. It's an anti-seizure medication, period.

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?

It is an annoying side effect of the medication, but my migraines are so bad that I figure I'll take tingling hands and feet over debilitating head pain. The medication also effects the taste of things for me, especially carbonated drinks. I am addicted to Coca-Cola and it made it taste sort of like metal. It's pretty awful. I also get EXTREMELY thirsty on it. On the plus side, I started drinking less soda-pop and started drinking more water! My migraines are what led to my diagnosis.

) The only thing bad I have to say about Topamax so far, you all have seemed to experience, it makes carbonated drinks taste terrible!

I've noticed I have no desire for alcohol (and I used to drink daily, so I guess this is a good this.) Soda or anything carbonated tastes horrible. My appetite has decreased and I've losts a couple pounds (2 or 3). I'm thirsty all the time. I'm having a little short term memory problem, but not too bad. And Im experiencing some sleep issues some nights and others nights I sleep really well, but have really strange dreams.

I do remember having tingling in my hands and feet, also yall are right Diet coke or any carbonated drinks taste like ****!

There is one called Follicle Booster which is expensive, but helps a lot. And drink tons of water. Topamax is dehydrating and water will help the tingling sensations you get, along with the brain fog that comes with it. A couple of gallons of water a day will help. That's a lot, but you'll notice the difference. Plus you need to replenish your electrolytes with an occasional sports drink. Again, speaking from experience here. Good luck!

It's the Zoloft, I know it. Useless SSRI's, the whole lot of them. 160, that's my limit. Topamax is supposed to cause weight loss not gain. I noticed when the Zoloft was increased, so did the pounds. It's not really doing anything anyway, I should throw it out. I haven't been pigging out, I eat once a day usually. I know, I eat at night which is bad, but calories are calories. Ugh. I'm furious. In other news, as far as the bad thirst I was having right before Thanksgiving, that's gone now.

I have been on Topamax for about 2 years now for migraines. I am on 150 mg per day. I take 3 50 mg pills before bed each day. I have definitely had my issues on topamax. When I first began on it, the appetite loss was extreme but I eventually adjusted. I have lost almost 50 pounds on the drug and have finally got into a size 10 just this month. My goal is a size 8, 150 pounds as I am 5 foot 6 inches tall.

I have a decreased appetite. I lost 10 pounds in 7 weeks. I can no longer drink carbonated drinks. My tastebuds are a bit screwed up. I have learned to manage all these side affects. However, I won't be able to handle hair loss. Can someone please tell me if and when they experienced any hair loss while taking the same amount of Topamax. THANK YOU SO MUCH! P.S. Love the weight loss. However, migraines have not decreased! Don't know how long it takes or if it will even work.

also the carbonated drinks thing will stick around but cokes bad for you anyway since i started topamax ive discovered the joy of liptons/nestea iced tea plus it has more calories tan diet coke so it could help you maintain a good weight conclusion follow and advice on the box and dont be afraid/nervous/guilty for taking up time to make a doctors appointment for a chat about your worries the last thing you need is drugs stoping migraines and stress bringing them back hope i helped ***@***

Additionally, I only seem to have this problem with carbonated drinks. I tried drinking a beer at a wedding over this past weekend and the same this occured, at first taste it tastes flat, then after a few seconds my taste buds kick in and it feels a bit like pins and needles on my tongue and then I finally taste the flavor of the beer (same with soda), My palatte is perfect with anything else as far as beverages and food goes. I hope this helps you!

Don't know if that has anything to do with that above. Additionally, I only seem to have this problem with carbonated drinks. I tried drinking a beer at a wedding over this past weekend and the same this occured, at first taste it tastes flat, then after a few seconds my taste buds kick in and it feels a bit like pins and needles on my tongue and then I finally taste the flavor of the beer (same with soda), My palatte is perfect with anything else as far as beverages and food goes.

P it was nasty... I couldn't drink soda for over a year. But I wouldn't rely on Tomamax for weight loss... if you are taking it for migraines I would possiably talk to your doctor about a different pill that has not had any side effects. Good luck in whatever you are trying to achieve.

Also, did anyone else notice a difference in the way carbonated soft drinks taste while on this med? I noticed the same metallic taste to soda when I was on Topomax....really strange!!

and I got a sort of stinging sensation on my tongue when drinking carbonated drinks. Other than that, it helped a little on my neuropathy. I currently take something else. Good luck!!

In addition to the amount of provigil I take, i also drink up to 4 cups of regular coffee a day. I don't drink any other caffeine type drinks such as soft drinks (I can't drink anything that is carbonated due to taking Topamax), so I do take in a lot of caffeine a day. I've not had any bad side effects from the provigil and I also don't have any problems with my insurance company (Tricare) in obtaining the medication.

Brushing/mouth wash will not help... it is an internal process. Carbonated drinks will lose their original taste... to me they are not enjoyable anymore - which in some ways is good. I have been on the same dose for 3 years and am now increasing my dose for migraine and mood disorder. Give it some time. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

Also please consult your child’s pediatrician to institute treatment for his migraines. Avoid caffeine, carbonated drinks, red wine, processed meats, MSG and artificial sweeteners.

She should avoid caffeine, red wine, processed meats, MSG, artificial sweeteners and carbonated drinks. Breathing exercises and neck massage will also help.

So now I have to get back on the Topamax. But I hear that Topamax is terrible and it is the only one so far that works for me for mixed episodes. I get depressed and then I will feel fine and then off and on. That is not too fun to live like that. But right now about two months ago I had the liver biopsy, and it showed stage 2 and then stage 3 for bridging fibrosis. I was treated twice with intereferon. The first time the interferon was in the 90's for one year and did not work.

I believe the drug you are talking about might be actually called Topamax or Topamirate rather than Copamax. The following is an overview of what this med is used for: This drug is used to treat epilepsy in both children and adults. In many cases it can also be used as an antidepressant. In children it is also indicated for treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a disorder that causes seizures and developmental delay).

Wow, it's a year later and I never answered. Still dealing with broken leg issues. Dropped 70 lbs due stopping Seroquel and starting Topamax 100 bid for mood stabilizer. Someone's missing the boat on not marketing it as a diet drug. Makes carbonated anything taste nasty. Plus I have no appetite. Was doing pretty well until 6 weeks ago during a prolonged manic episode I had a psychotic break, my first. Audio and visual hallucinations, the whole nine yards. That's certainly a game changer.

the tingly feet I thought would drive me insane, but I have now gotten used to it, and it has gotten much better over the past year. I cannot ever ever ever drink anything carbonated. The taste is just so incomprehensibly horrible that I only drink water, tea, or lots of Gatorade now. I also have the memory loss side effect where I struggle to find the right word. I am constantly searching my brain for words to name what I mean....I feel like an idiot sometimes.

My biggest weapon against the weight loss is diet caffeine free soda; I drink a TON of it and the carbonation fills me up. Before every meal, I drink a few cans of it and I probably eat half of what I normally would.

I have been diagnosed with ADD and depression, so I am on Vyvanse and Pamelor. I don't smoke, drink, take drugs, nothing "bad", I go to church, I'm a good person, I just am NEVER happy and it's a shame because I have soooooo much to be happy for! I feel like my head is ALL OVER THE PLACE, I have been diagnosed with EVERYTHING and have tried all of the meds out there, you name it, i was probably on it...

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