Topiramate for pain
Common Questions and Answers about Topiramate for pain
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If addressed early in its course, discontinuation of topiramate, along with other measures deemed prudent by the prescribing physician and/or ophthalmologist, may halt the progression of the ocular damage, and may reverse the visual impairment. Patients who take topiramate and who feel pain in or around their eyes, or notice a loss of vision, visual acuity, or blurred vision, are advised to seek consultation with their physician as soon as reasonably possible.
I take 150 mg of topiramate for cronic cluster headaches every night. Sometimes this causes me to have wake up with pain/tingling in my feet as a side effect. I find relief from this pain by using a "hidow" electronic massager that uses electricity on the bottoms of my feet. I'm not sure if that is relevant but that's what I had just started using when the pain in my feet was so intense.
Has anyone taken this? What does it make u feel like and does it actually work for migraine?
How does Rolaids or tums help with the tingling sensations caused by taking topiramate?
I went to my OBGYN last week and she gave me my first Birth Control pills for me to try. She gave me Junel 1/20, which are three weeks of small yellow pills and one week off so I can get my period. I was reading in all the little information attached with the pills that my medication for my seizures (Trokendi XR) may cause the Birth Control to break down and lose its ability to take effect. I have tried calling my doctor's office all week with no answer.
Hi, I've been on topiramate since August for migraine prevention. I have had a chronic cough since about the time I went on it and have had cold symptoms ever since. I am now on asthma inhalers. I take 100 mg twice daily. I came here to see if anyone else is having those issues. I have found since August, my mouth has been very dry. My appetite is decreased.
[4] The only patent left for topiramate in the U.S. is for pediatric use; this patent will expire on February 28, 2009.
The drug is also used in clinical trials to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.[15] A pilot study suggests that Topiramate is possibly effective against infantile spasms.[16] A study by Harvard recommends topiramate as an effective treatment in the prevention of Periventricular leukomalacia in preterm infants after an hypoxic-ischemic injury.[17] In May 2006 the U.S.
t appear to have made a difference for my wife. She used it for almost 10 years at 100mg max for 50% of that time. She was tirated off of it in December 2014 and she had no change in symptoms. She has had better success with a treatment called EEG Neurofeedback. If you need to use a drug ask your Doctor if you can try a drug called Maxalt or similar drug (it is relatively costly though). EEG Neurofeedback is non invasive and one can sometimes see changes within a few visits.
Hi and so very sorry you are having all this trouble. I have a migraine variant that in my 20's just gave me vomiting and no headache. It only came on at night. They gave me Klonopin and I haven' t had that since. But I don't recommend Klonopin for the vertigo. So, then I started getting the migraine headaches and aura in my 30's and took Imitrex and that worked some for the migraine headaches. Only this last year and a half I started getting double vision then severe vertigo.
He has recently given me numerous trial medication to see if my current state and headaches would improve including apo-acetazolamide (250 mg) and ratio-topiramate (25mg). With acetazolamide not working, and topiramate worsening my state. After being on topiramate for 3 days, I had a general feeling of confusion, disorientation, trouble with my memory, and trouble concentrating.
NO MY UE FOR THESE TOPIRMATE WOULD BR FOR NERVE PAIN AND WEIGHT LOSS WHICH I AM REPLACING WITH GABOPENTIN 300MG I DONT HAVE ANY SEIZURE ISSUES OR ANY PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES I HAVE BEEN NOW ON GABOPENTIN FOR ALMOST 14MTHS AND BAVE PUT ON ALMOST 25KG I WILL GIVE IT A TRY AND SEE WHAT IT DOES TOO ME HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU BEFOR YOU REALISED THE CHANGE IN YOUR MOOD AND BEHAVIOUR PATTERN
She is just really stressed because she cant get any answers. She has been on Topamax (Topiramate) for seizures for almost 2 years with no side effects.
Some of the common side effects of topiramate that are seen when it is used as a preventive therapy for migraine are tiredness, mood swings, anxiety, insomnia, depression, pins and needles sensation and difficulty with language.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topiramate
The trembling of hand could be because of increased anxiety and difficulty in speech due to trouble with language.
Hope this helps!
I am now on Trileptal for now to see how my body tolerates that. WHatI need to know is if there are any other tests that can be run to confirm if in fact those spikes or discharges are complex partial seizures. The only physical manifestion I presented with was a tremor in my right arm. I am confused and discouraged with the lack of information I am being given. I've not eaten a real meal in over two weeks, my body is weak, the headaches and nausea are not very uplifting.
I was just prescribed the drug for frequent migrains and was wondering why and how it causes weight loss? Does it decrease your ap?
Since coming home I was referred to a new doctor and he is the one who prescribed me for topiramate for my migraines. I have been on many many other preventatives. with none being successful, til now. Although topiramate has not taken them away completely, it has reduced them from 3-4 a week to 1 a week.. which has been a huge relief!
However, I was diagnosed with silent migraine or migraine equivalent by my neuro. I was given Topiramate and Maxalt. The Maxalt did absolutely nothing and the Topiramate put me through two weeks of constant dizziness and vertigo not to mention a couple of panic attacks. I quit the Topiramate and had severe withdrawal symptoms that put me in the E.R. Blood work, urinalysis, chest xray, and head CT w/out contrast all checked out fine.
Hi I have a question for any one that might can give me an answer. I have been having headaches for the last 2 months .According to the ER doctor they are migraines. I go there get shot and go home it will ease off but end up going back within a week for another shot and I think they think that I am just playing or something. Anyway I have had migraines before but only maybe once or twice a year.
This medication helps reduce pressure within the brain. Other options for preventive therapy may include acetazolamide or topiramate. To prevent primary cough headaches, avoid coughing. Treat lung infections, such as bronchitis, and avoid cough-inducing medications
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00639.html
Pls keep us posted if you need any more information.
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