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Re: About to start Topamax...scared...

Posted by sarita0001 on October 21, 2003, at 22:39:59

In reply to About to start Topamax...scared..., posted by Sooshi on October 21, 2003, at 22:03:51

Hi Sooshi-

I don't want to scare you but rather save you from further problems. Lamictal is also an anti-epileptic so if you did ok on that, then you might be ok. I took Topamax for 4 months and the highest I got was 100 mg for about a little over a month. If you are a woman, it is really important that you know that Topamax and other anti-e's have androgenic properties(testosterone)that can make you grow excess hair in the worst places. I had excess facial hair growth which I will have to deal with for a long time until I am done with laser treatments that are costing me 2000 dollars. It also messed up my periods, occasional memory loss, gave me a temporary eye condition(blepharitis), made my eyelashes grow, acne, and hopefully nothing else. It really messed up my hormones and now I have to go to the endocrinologist. The doctor who gave me this said it was rare, the new one says topamax has hellish side effects. It seems to be a hit or miss kind of drug. My advice is stick to what you know or seek people's advice too. I am just trying to save you some trouble. But if you do take it, good luck. It has worked for a lot of people.

Sara


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