Posted by CA 2 NJ on March 13, 2007, at 14:36:08
In reply to Re: Experiences with Topamax?, posted by rina on March 12, 2007, at 22:52:11
Personally I do not at all recommend this drug, but that's only because I had a very bizarre and bad experience while on it each time. Of course certain drugs hit everyone differently. And it usually doesn't hurt to try something new.
But when I was on Topamax, I could hardly form a sentence or even type a word. At least what I was meaning to say/type. It was BAD!
It was really weird! I would say things that made no sense but I was trying to say the correct thing. Same thing happened when I tried to communicate online.
Another thing I noticed is that my short-term memory was terrifyingly short. I mean seriously to the point where people were scared for me. And I myself because I couldn't hold a thought or recall one if my life depended on it.
I have tried Topamax twice now and feel I have given it a fair shake. Also I should mention I have started out each time taking only 1/2 of a 25mg Tablet and even at such a low dose, the dumbness began!
Just please be careful in whatever it is you take as there are sometimes some really nasty and disabling side effects from these types of meds. And unfortunately sometimes they are permanent.
On a more positive note, I have read that the "dumbness" sometimes goes away and sometimes only at higher doses. I wish I knew where I heard that, but I can't remember. Could have been here! LOL
Take good care and please listen to your body if you start having really bad side effects. No matter what you're taking. Believe me, you'll be so much better off!
I think too many people rely on what they're told or what hey read and not enough on how they feel. If I had kept taking some of the meds a couple of my Docs have prescribed me, I literally would not be here today.
God Bless!
Michelle
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