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Avatar f tn Topamax is not a pain reliever, it is a migraine preventive, you need to take it everyday for it to help you. It works very well, I have been on it for years. You should talk to your doctor about topamax to you understan this med better. I take it every morning and at bedtime it has reduced my migraines considerably. Migraine pain meds are totally different. These are taken only when you have a migraine attach. Best of luck to you. Please talk to you doctor!
633143 tn?1262133535 I also had this kind of crazy weight loss on Topamax. For me, it turned out to be the combination of the dosage of Topamax and other medications that made the weight loss so severe. I noticed that once I stopped taking Wellbutrin and as my headaches improved I lowered my dose of Topamax, the weight loss eased off and it took about 6 months to get back to my usual weight. Now I am back watching what I eat, instead of eating everything in site and losing weight!
1831920 tn?1320857757 I took topamax before and it made me feel weird, but Celexa i'm not sure about all medications are sort of a trial and error thing, kinda like mascaras lol . You have to find the one that works for you.
Avatar f tn I think it might be the Topamax, though. The only reason I am hesitant to get off of it is that it keeps me from gaining weight from the Abilify, which I had been steadily doing. I am going to hang in with it and if it gets worse, I will go off of it. My doctor told me to take it at night so the worst side affects I will sleep through and it does help. Exactly what kind of side affects are you having? As for vistoril, I was given that for anxiety and it did nothing.
Avatar n tn two weeks after i had started the topamax i went on cymbalta 30 mg the first week then 60 mg the second, but i had to stop it cause quite honestly all that medication does is mess your body up. my whole digestive track and stomach has been messed up since, i started with constipation, now i have diarrhea often, stomach cramps, and loss of appetite from the topamax. i started smoking weed this year, and its the only thing that helps me eat and maintain my weight.
4971738 tn?1390565384 Hi, qsymia is different than topamax?? I'm ALSO on 200mg and I'm not losing weight.
Avatar f tn I have taken Topamax on and off for years. It works wonders on my headaches. A couple of thinks I am sure your DR told you , but. . . You need to taper on and off slowly (25 MG) at a time 2 of the side effects are paraesthias (intermittent "pins and needles" in the hands and feet. This was extremely scary for a friend of mine who wasn't told. Make sure you have biannual eye exams. Topamax is known to cause increased eye pressures in some people.
Avatar f tn I am BP and used to take lexapro(didnt help me at all).I was on several meds over the years,and the ONLY thing that helps me be stable is the old standby,Zoloft.The problem is, I tend to gain weight so the doc(my psychiatrist) added Topamax 100 mg twice a day.(started this one in March of 2008), and it works just fine for me. I'm stable and no weight gain.I just wanted to share what works for me.
620048 tn?1358018235 My neruo thinks I may be having seizures too and they may be causing the migraines, he just started me on topamax 2 weeks ago...so I will let you know how it works. It is used just for migraine preventation alone too. The side effects can be awful. Right now, I am having a terrible taste in my mouth and a feeling of not being here, just a bit loopy. Also, he is having me take zanaflex nightly as it has been shown to be a effective as a migraine preventive too.
681148 tn?1437661591 I have an appointment with the neurologist coming up soon, so I would like to know what others think about Topamax and if it works. Is it a preventative or is it for acute migraines?
1415174 tn?1453243103 I may eventually get off of the two meds except for topamax. I am using baby shampoo in warm water and wiping my eyes and it has lessened the blepheritis. Is there any way to get rid of it permanently even while I am on these drugs and if not will it go away after I get off of the drugs? Also, can I wear eye makeup (mascara, eyeliner and eye shadow) while I have blepheritis?
Avatar f tn Is anyone on here started taking or tried the drug Topamax for their migraines???
Avatar f tn I used to take Topamax for nerver pain, it was the only anti-seizure med that really worked well for the pain, and I had three attacks of kidney stones before I found out it was the Topamax causing them. I had to stop taking it, but was wondering if anyone else ever had this problem. I did a little research on it and in a small percentage of people it actually does do this, but my urologist only knew of one other person who took Topamax and had kidney stones.
390338 tn?1206462648 They say that it works quite well for a holistic approach to migraines. Now I took it for about 3 months and it lowered by intensity of the headaches. And my real bad days were only a few times a month compared to a few times a week the way it was. Now I do have to tell you though I am a little bit of a different case. I have been diagnosed with migraines by my nuerologist simply because I believe they think they have ruled all other things out.
1512520 tn?1290258130 Yes, please keep me posted how the Topamax works for you. My neuro wants to put me on it for recurring tension headaches and I could certainly use the weight loss side effect lol.
237152 tn?1206651036 I can 2nd the cymbalta idea. chronic pain is depressing! We may not realize it at first but it catches up with us. It will put you in a good frame of mind & it helps with neuropathic pain. Can you try the Lyrica first & then if it doesn't help enough or at all, try the topamax? You can take the celebrex as needed. It helps prn. The others- topamax, lyrica, cymbalta have to build up and remain in your system.
Avatar f tn My neurologists also put me on Topamax and it didn't help me. I am now on Axert and it seems to help.
Avatar f tn Hi Suzanna, I took Topamax for about 6 months and it did help prevent my migraines. The only problem was severe pins and needles in my feet and calves. Otherwise I didn't have any problems. And unfortunately, I didn't lose any weight, as the doctor claimed I would. :( Hope it helps you.
Avatar n tn The dose of topamax and length of time you take it as well as how your individual body reacts to it will have an effect on the side effect of weight loss. I take 200 mg a day as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder. This is an unusual use, but one that has shown great promise, and a VERY high dose, but the typical mood stabilizers do not work for me. (I have a mild underlying seizure disorder) I am under constant supervision of a doctor who specializes in bipolar disorder.