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Posted by bluecat on August 3, 2001, at 20:50:25
In reply to DOES ANYONE HERE TAKE TOPAMAX ????, posted by Terri on July 30, 1999, at 10:45:42
MY WIFE DIAGNOSED WITH HERNIATED DISC IN HER BACK WITH SCIATIA TOLD TO TAKE TOPAMAX WHAT DO YOU THINK. THERE SURE IS A LOT OF SCARY STUFF ON THIS DRUG.
BLUECAT
Posted by Johan on August 16, 2001, at 4:31:48
In reply to Re:TOPAMAX FOR PAIN, posted by bluecat on August 3, 2001, at 20:50:25
I've been on Topamax for the last 3 months, starting at 25mg, 2 times a day, for the first month, 50mg, 2 times a day, for the second month, and currently 100mg, 2 times a day, for the third month.I was diagnosed with petit mal epilepsy and I had migrine for up to 4 days a week. I've been free of the migrine for about two months now in for the first time since high scool so it's great, but the side effects is a bit worrying. I'm experiencing numbness, needles- and pinns feeling both hands hand feet, but more so on the right side. Some times weird tastes of soft drinks. A Shhhhhh sound in my ears. I have a very shorth attention span (which was'nt the case before) and trouble remembering things. Sometimes I have trouble finding the right words to express myself. I think the idea, but I cannot say what I want to. I also have a problem studying. Friends and family also complain that I am became agressive.
Are these side-effects here to stay or do they disappear after a while. I tried to see the doctor again, but I can only get an appointment in three months time. His assistant told me to hang in there until then. My job is depending on me being sharp and being able to think on my feet. Three months might be too long to wait.
Posted by Katee on August 16, 2001, at 8:44:34
In reply to Re:TOPAMAX , posted by Johan on August 16, 2001, at 4:31:48
I'm a 26 yr old bipolar female that's been taking Topomax for a year. I currently take 200 mg in the morning and another 200 mg just before bed. (I also take 300 mg of Wellbutrin and 150 mg of Zoloft.) It has been a lifesaver for me. Before I started taking the Topomax, I had been treated with Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin and Zoloft alone, Elavil, etc. all with miserable results. Last September, I was hospitalized after a suicide attempt (not my first) and *finally* correctly diagnosed as bipolar with traits of borderline personality disorder. My doctor originally also treated me with 1mg of Risperdal. He said it would help the other meds work more aggressively, but because it has some rather negative side effects he didn't want to use it long term so I am off that now (as of July). Now that I am on the 3 meds, including the Topomax, I feel better than I have in years...I have stable moods, can concentrate, actually finish things, don't act like a shrew 24-7 *smile*. Like I said it's been wonderful. However, the first month was awful. I encourage you all to hang in there. I experienced quite a few side effects the first few weeks--dry mouth, extreme drowsiness, trouble concentrating, trouble with word choice, general mental dullness, memory problems, tingling in my feet & hands, decrease in sex drive, poor sleep, poor appetite and frequent urination. They all faded rather quickly those first two weeks..and most were gone by the third week. The mental slowness lingered a little longer but got better a little bit at a time and was gone after a few months. The only one's that still bother me are the tingling in my feet & a poor sex drive. But considering how miserable I was before, those are tradeoffs I gladly make. And on the plus side...in the last year I have lost 53 pounds and feel marvelous. So Topomax is definitely an treatment option...keep it in mind. However, if you aren't experiencing a good tradeoff between positive results and side effects you can live with...there are other treatment options...talk to your doctor. Just don't give up hope on getting better.
Posted by chloe on August 16, 2001, at 20:58:36
In reply to Re:TOPAMAX , posted by Katee on August 16, 2001, at 8:44:34
I have been on 15 mgs top for 6 days, then I went up to 30 last night. What was marginally tolerable is now unbearable. I can't take the anxiety on this medication. All I do is worry, worry, worry on this med and I can't sleep. I am so miserable. And my scalp/skin is so sore. I think I am just going to panic. I get so scared, I just start crying for no reason. Nothing has happened. I don't know why I am so anxious on this med. But I just don't think I can swallow another pill. What started as mild AD effects, has turned into massive anxiety and I am not prone to this panic type feeling.
I am so miserable because I don't really have anything good to replace it with. I hate all the mood stabilizers and just wish I could survive without one. I have no idea what to do now...
Depakote makes my hair fall out in bunches and Li makes me shake like a tree. Tegretol gives me awful GI stuff. But I have heard you folks says the XR is more tolerable?
Is there a way out of this medication hell?
I have been looking for the "right mix" for months...
Am I baling too soon???
Chloe
Posted by Emme on August 18, 2001, at 19:51:04
In reply to Re:TOPAMAX-can't take it any more! , posted by chloe on August 16, 2001, at 20:58:36
Hi Chloe,
I'm really sorry to hear you are feeling so lousy on Topomax. It sounds like it's just not good for you. Call your doctor if you haven't already! Are you taking it alone, or with anything else? I can't recall - have you been on Neurontin, either alone or with one of the other anticonvulsants? Maybe that would calm some of your anxiety....My doctor has also briefly floated the name Gabitril as something to maybe consider, though we're not at that point yet. You said Li makes you shake. How was it otherwise for you? Maybe adding a beta blocker would kill the tremors from the Li. Just a few random, non-expert thoughts off the top of my head (and not knowing lots of details about how these drugs affected you). It constantly amazes me how just much patience and tenacity it takes for everyone on this board to struggle trying different meds and putting up with side effects.
Take care. My best wishes to you. I do hope something works that will make your mind and body feel comfortable.Emme
> I have been on 15 mgs top for 6 days, then I went up to 30 last night. What was marginally tolerable is now unbearable. I can't take the anxiety on this medication. All I do is worry, worry, worry on this med and I can't sleep. I am so miserable. And my scalp/skin is so sore. I think I am just going to panic. I get so scared, I just start crying for no reason. Nothing has happened. I don't know why I am so anxious on this med. But I just don't think I can swallow another pill. What started as mild AD effects, has turned into massive anxiety and I am not prone to this panic type feeling.
>
> I am so miserable because I don't really have anything good to replace it with. I hate all the mood stabilizers and just wish I could survive without one. I have no idea what to do now...
>
> Depakote makes my hair fall out in bunches and Li makes me shake like a tree. Tegretol gives me awful GI stuff. But I have heard you folks says the XR is more tolerable?
> Is there a way out of this medication hell?
> I have been looking for the "right mix" for months...
> Am I baling too soon???
> Chloe
Posted by chloe on August 19, 2001, at 16:59:31
In reply to Re:TOPAMAX-can't take it any more! » chloe, posted by Emme on August 18, 2001, at 19:51:04
Hi Emme
Thanks for responding.
Topamax definitely did not work for me and I am still reeling from it's effects. My skin and scalp are still unbearably sore and my hands still tingle. I will be so please when this is totally out of me. At least the awful anxiety has gone.I am currently taking
1.5 mgs Celexa
300 mgs Neurontin
7 or so mgs ValiumI am praying that this is going to be enough for me for a while. I need a good washout period to see where I am at emotionally, and let my body recover from these drying side effects.
Right now, emotional instability seems preferable to being beseiged with side effects or anxiety.It's my experience that all these new AC drugs with this "novel" AD bonus, is a real problem for me. Initially, I find the extra energy nice, but then that boost snowballs into anxiety and overactivation for me. NO THANKS!
Again thanks for your reply
Chloe
Posted by kid47 on August 20, 2001, at 10:52:16
In reply to Re:TOPAMAX-can't take it any more! » Emme, posted by chloe on August 19, 2001, at 16:59:31
Hi. Sorry for your hassle. Why are you taking Neurontin? 300mg/day is a pretty low dose. Neurontin worked very well for me but needs to be taken several times a day to work as a mood elevator & stabilizer. I had very few side fx with it & it had a very subtle calming stabilizing effect. At one point I was taking 800mgx4/day. What is your dx? I am Bipolar II & have had good success with Neurontin, Wellbutrin, & Klonopin. I was on Topamax 50mgx2/day for a while. I didn't have severe side fx while taking Topamax, but didn't really care for it. Good luck. Take Care.
kid
> Hi Emme
> Thanks for responding.
> Topamax definitely did not work for me and I am still reeling from it's effects. My skin and scalp are still unbearably sore and my hands still tingle. I will be so please when this is totally out of me. At least the awful anxiety has gone.
>
> I am currently taking
> 1.5 mgs Celexa
> 300 mgs Neurontin
> 7 or so mgs Valium
>
> I am praying that this is going to be enough for me for a while. I need a good washout period to see where I am at emotionally, and let my body recover from these drying side effects.
> Right now, emotional instability seems preferable to being beseiged with side effects or anxiety.
>
> It's my experience that all these new AC drugs with this "novel" AD bonus, is a real problem for me. Initially, I find the extra energy nice, but then that boost snowballs into anxiety and overactivation for me. NO THANKS!
> Again thanks for your reply
> Chloe
Posted by chloe on August 20, 2001, at 11:33:19
In reply to Re:TOPAMAX-can't take it any more! » chloe, posted by kid47 on August 20, 2001, at 10:52:16
I have some BP 2 or 3 and BPD. But my chief complaint is just trying to manage painful feelings! Without strong meds on board, I tend to get overwhelmed by feeling miserable, irritable and depressed.
I am only taking 100 mgs, three times a day, of neurontin because it is also drying me out or I might take more. I take it for an anti anxiety/stabilizer. But, I don't find neurontin highly effective for anger or irritability/short fuse.
As the topamax exits my body, I am thrust back on my painful feelings (less the topamax induced anxiety, thank god!) again. But I, and my pdoc just don't know what to do from here. I can't take AP's, that work the best for me, due to TD problems. AC's are giving horrible skin troubles (it's going to take months for my skin and hair to feel normal again I think. I still have intense scalp pain from the topamax and I have been off it for 3 days now.). Lamictal, topamax, and trileptal being the worst offenders to my skin. BTW, these ones are also too activating for me.
I think the only thing left is Lithium, which I really don't want to revisit. The tremor/restlessness are so awful. As well as the inability to feel anything, good or bad. I have never tried it with a beta blocker, but I don't want to take two meds! I get side effects from everything. I am sure propanolol carries it's own list of troubles.
I just so dearly wish there were some other med or way to deal with my baseline misery, irritability and inability to cope and communicate effectively. Three days without a mood stabilizer, and I feel so short fused and irritable, and it is almost impossible to control. AND I can't sleep anymore. Just a few hours at a time. Ugh.
Sorry for the long rant. Finding the right treatment for me is going to like finding the holy grail. Thanks for your post
Chloe
Posted by kid47 on August 20, 2001, at 12:43:39
In reply to Re:TOPAMAX-can't take it any more! » kid47, posted by chloe on August 20, 2001, at 11:33:19
Neurontin helped control my rage & angry outbursts. I think there is something you can take to counter the drying effect you are experiencing. Ask Cam, Elizabeth, Sunnely or one of the other med heads for info on that.You then might be able to increase Neurontin to a more theraputic dose. If that doesn't work out there are tons of other drugs & combos available so try not to get discouraged. We all know how frustrating pharmaclogical "darts" can be. But when you finally get the right meds it truly is worth it. Take care
kid
> I have some BP 2 or 3 and BPD. But my chief complaint is just trying to manage painful feelings! Without strong meds on board, I tend to get overwhelmed by feeling miserable, irritable and depressed.
>
> I am only taking 100 mgs, three times a day, of neurontin because it is also drying me out or I might take more. I take it for an anti anxiety/stabilizer. But, I don't find neurontin highly effective for anger or irritability/short fuse.
>
> As the topamax exits my body, I am thrust back on my painful feelings (less the topamax induced anxiety, thank god!) again. But I, and my pdoc just don't know what to do from here. I can't take AP's, that work the best for me, due to TD problems. AC's are giving horrible skin troubles (it's going to take months for my skin and hair to feel normal again I think. I still have intense scalp pain from the topamax and I have been off it for 3 days now.). Lamictal, topamax, and trileptal being the worst offenders to my skin. BTW, these ones are also too activating for me.
>
> I think the only thing left is Lithium, which I really don't want to revisit. The tremor/restlessness are so awful. As well as the inability to feel anything, good or bad. I have never tried it with a beta blocker, but I don't want to take two meds! I get side effects from everything. I am sure propanolol carries it's own list of troubles.
>
> I just so dearly wish there were some other med or way to deal with my baseline misery, irritability and inability to cope and communicate effectively. Three days without a mood stabilizer, and I feel so short fused and irritable, and it is almost impossible to control. AND I can't sleep anymore. Just a few hours at a time. Ugh.
>
> Sorry for the long rant. Finding the right treatment for me is going to like finding the holy grail. Thanks for your post
> Chloe
Posted by Zo on August 21, 2001, at 21:11:19
In reply to Re:TOPAMAX-can't take it any more! » chloe, posted by kid47 on August 20, 2001, at 10:52:16
> but needs to be taken several times a day to work as a mood elevator & stabilizer.
Um, not *necessarily*. .. . For some of us, once daily bedtime holds for 24 hrs, and sleeps off any sedation to boot.
Zo
Posted by Shannan on November 28, 2001, at 20:20:52
In reply to DOES ANYONE HERE TAKE TOPAMAX ????, posted by Terri on July 30, 1999, at 10:45:42
My ten yr old son was diangosed 3 yrs ago with Manic Bipolar (with psychosis), ADHD, and PTS (Post Tramatic Syndrome) He has since 2, been very aggressive, violent, moody and hard to raise, so imagine my relief when he was finally dianogsed. Over time, and over a long series of experimenting with different medications, he seemed to improve in the area of school. He went from nearly failing three years ago and now the past two years has been an Honor Roll student.
However, his behaviours at home and in other settings, are pretty much the same. He still has his extreme rages, though not to the point of hurting anyone for the past year. (Praise God) The problems I have with the medications, have been that once he has maintained on a combination of them for a time, the effects wear off and no longer seem to help him. In addition, he's managed to gain alot of excess weight. He went from a size 10 to 16 in pants in a little over one month!
Up to date he's taken, Adderall, Risperdal, Zyprexa, Remeron, Paxil, Depakote, Buspar, and Lithium just to name a few. His Dr. took him off the Depakote and the Buspar today due to the excessive weight gain and his still existent rages, and put him on the Topamax. I am a bit apprehesive after reading the above posts. I am worried that his wonderful grades will slide and he will become more depressed when he isn't able to keep up in his studies, as his self esteem greatly improved when he started to do so well in school. My question to you out there is, how do I help him continue with his study habits while on this drug, should it cause him to be 'loopy'. Any ideas would be great!
AT this point, I'll try any drug once if it will help him down the line. I'm so tired of living with a violent, moody and angry little boy on a daily basis. He has his troubles at school socially, but because he does so well with his academics, the school does not want to suspend him, much less drop him down a grade. As it is, he was tested last yr in grade 4, and they learned he was at a grade 9/10 level. Hence why they do not want to discipline him while he does so well. Will this drug make matters worse?
Posted by paxvox on November 30, 2001, at 7:45:43
In reply to I'll try just about anything once!, posted by Shannan on November 28, 2001, at 20:20:52
Hate to pry, but HOW could your young son have ALL those conditions, especially the PTS? I don't get it, sounds like garden varierty AHDD to me. I would look carefully at all the meds you mentioned, and perhaps look for a second or third Pdoc opinion. That's TOO many meds for that young a child, seems to me (but I don't really know his complete history).
PAX
Posted by Shannan on November 30, 2001, at 15:19:15
In reply to Re: I'll try just about anything once! » Shannan, posted by paxvox on November 30, 2001, at 7:45:43
My son was originally dianogsed with ADHD, when he was in grade two, for his attention span was just too short, and he was easily distracted by the slightest thing. Upon reaching grade 3, he attempted suicide at the age of 7, four times over a two month period,(he was always agressive and an angry child from around 2). While in the hospital's care, they were able to do more testing and found he not only was hearing voices, but that he had Bipolar. The PTS is due to his witnessing a great deal of abuse and trauma as a young child, while living with his father. Several therapists have stated that the PTS is common in children later on when they have been around traumatic times in thier life.
As for the medication, he is not on ALL those drugs at the same time. Those are just some of the ones that he has been put on, during a four year period. Currently aside from the Topamax, he is taking Risperdal and Adderall. As I mentioned in my previous post, since put on Adderall, his grades have greatly improved and his attention span in class has turned around completely. That is why I am aprehensive about the Topamax side effect of 'being loopy, or spaced out.' He's come a great way in his studies, which he is proud of, so I am concerned of how this new drug will affect him.
Posted by paxvox on November 30, 2001, at 21:12:34
In reply to Re: I'll try just about anything once!, posted by Shannan on November 30, 2001, at 15:19:15
Wow! That is a lot of history, I'm sorry you guys have been having such a tough time. I'm glad you are at least seeing some "little victories". Anything positive that you can build on is a great step! As for the Topamax, I suspect the Pdoc is wanting to use that as a "mood stabilizer" to counter some of the stimulating effects of the Adderall. My Pdoc tried me on that for awhile to counter some of the effects of the Wellbutin he was giving me. Though not a true stimulant in the amphetamine sense, it still has similar pharmodynamics resembling them. Personally, I did NOT like the Topamax, and discontinued it after a week or two. I have never seen too much "good" posted about it, but as with every med, it is a very individualized thing. I would sugggest that you consider how much it is a negative. If you can tolerate the other side effects w/o using the Topamax, so much the better. I'm of the feeling that sometimes our Pdocs get too carried away in prescribing meds, then meds to counter THOSE meds side effects. For me, the less the better. Hope you continue to see improvement, and find the right treatment for your son.
PAX
Posted by Shannan on December 1, 2001, at 0:32:25
In reply to Re: I'll try just about anything once! » Shannan, posted by paxvox on November 30, 2001, at 21:12:34
Hi Pax. Yeah it's a handful, believe me I don't know what on earth God thought He was doing, when He gave me such a HUGE load, but hey, someone has to do it, right?You and I both are glad that there are the 'little victories', without them, I don't know how I'd make it through each week! (Though strawberry cheesecake doesn't hurt!) ;) The previous school that he went to, deemed him to be 'a hopeless case' and basically didn't see much of a chance that he'd ever get through a day, let alone a week without going into his rages. Imagine their surprise, (and my smugness of "I told you so") when he went from failing, to straight A's, and not ONE detention or misconduct in class for an entire year, after being put on the medication. :) See, drugs are good! ;) (Now if we can just get him to do the same at home, we'd be set!) *grumbles*
Actually, the Topamax was introduced because my son had gained wayyyyy too much weight from the Depakote that he's been on for over a year. No other drugs have seemed to be able to keep his weight down, so this is an option that the doctor thought might help. From the sounds of the other posts here, it may indeed help.
I agree that some doctors are forever just prescribing one more drug after another. Yet to be fair, scientists have not yet found the exact cause of Bipolar Disorder and how to treat it, successfully. So I suppose in order to find the cure, you have to have guinea pigs and trials before hitting the jackpot. It sucks, but not much else we can do at this point.
Thank you for your well wishes, and I extend the same to you. I shall give another update as time goes on. He hasn't started the meds yet, as he has to be tapered off the Depakote first. Keep your fingers crossed. :)
Shannan
Posted by Natalee on December 1, 2001, at 11:30:15
In reply to Re: I'll try just about anything once!, posted by Shannan on December 1, 2001, at 0:32:25
I am slightly worried. I had Meningitis for 2 weeks and after getting over that was told I had developed migraines. I was told that the migrains were triggered by the Meningitis. Yesterday my Neurologist perscribed Topamax for the migrains. I am currently take 25mg twice a day but every week I have to up the amount, In three weeks I a supposed to be taking 3 pills 2 times a day. I have read lots of these threads about the drug and am very worried. I was also perscribed Imitrex and Perciset(sp?). Does anyone have any advice for me? I am new to all this b/c I have never really been sick like this before.
Posted by ksmjc on January 20, 2002, at 0:23:09
In reply to Re:TOPAMAX-can't take it any more! » kid47, posted by chloe on August 20, 2001, at 11:33:19
I have epilepsy, started with little seizures in
about 1991. I didn't know what they were, thought I
little crazy, then in 1999, I started with the grand
mals. I have been on dilantin (I spit on people
when I talked) Tegretol (made me stupid), neurontin
(put on 50 pounds) and now lamictal, which makes
my brain go really fast, kinda fun though. I just
saw something on 48 hours about topamax being for
seizures, and it also helps you lose weight. Wow,
two for the price of one. I am a little worried
about all the listed side effects though. Any
thoughts on this??? email me and let me know,
kellyc98@yahoo.com....thanks Kelly
Posted by anniebananie on January 20, 2002, at 3:11:07
In reply to re: topamax for seizures and weight loss too, posted by ksmjc on January 20, 2002, at 0:23:09
Topamax made me stupid in a different way than tegretol did. On tegretal I couln't do simple arithmetic while on topamax I couldn't find even simple words sometimes. During the almost two years I was on it I did lose all the weight I'd gained from tegretol, depakote & neurontin. I've been gaining again since starting lamictal & may soon be taking a small dose of topamax to help with my weight. You might want to look into doing that rather than completely switching to topamax.
Annie
> I have epilepsy, started with little seizures in
> about 1991. I didn't know what they were, thought I
> little crazy, then in 1999, I started with the grand
> mals. I have been on dilantin (I spit on people
> when I talked) Tegretol (made me stupid), neurontin
> (put on 50 pounds) and now lamictal, which makes
> my brain go really fast, kinda fun though. I just
> saw something on 48 hours about topamax being for
> seizures, and it also helps you lose weight. Wow,
> two for the price of one. I am a little worried
> about all the listed side effects though. Any
> thoughts on this??? email me and let me know,
> kellyc98@yahoo.com....thanks Kelly
Posted by ksmjc on January 20, 2002, at 22:50:16
In reply to Re:topamax for seizures, weight loss, and...uh... » ksmjc, posted by anniebananie on January 20, 2002, at 3:11:07
thank you annie for the advice, I will definately
talk to my dr about that....kelly
Posted by Shannan on January 31, 2002, at 18:01:33
In reply to Re:topamax for seizures, weight loss, and...uh..., posted by ksmjc on January 20, 2002, at 22:50:16
So far my son has been taking the Topamax for the past 2 months with no negative side effects. *whew* He has lost about 10 lbs so far, and his mood swings have definitly susided to a minimum. I used to deal with his constant daily rages at least 6 times a day. Now it's barely one a day. I'm not sure if the meds are affecting his school work in the math dept. He's always had a difficult time with math, so I cannot say that it's affected his attention span or not. I'll be sure to keep everyone posted. Good luck to the rest of you, in the meantime. :)
Posted by ksmjc on February 16, 2002, at 23:16:06
In reply to re: topamax for seizures and weight loss too, posted by ksmjc on January 20, 2002, at 0:23:09
I went to my neurologist and got some Topamax.
I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens.
I'll keep you updated...kelly
Posted by gurly on March 13, 2002, at 22:31:40
In reply to Re: re: topamax for seizures and weight loss too, posted by ksmjc on February 16, 2002, at 23:16:06
hi there, I just wanted to post my experience with Topamax over the past 3 months or so. It's interesting reading the various postings here (some of them ancient) to see that others had experienced similar affects.
I was prescribed this drug for Bipolar, rapid cycling (in addition to Effexor XR). AT FIRST, contrary to what others have said I found that it made me sort of smart! Or at least ambitious and really able to concentrate. After a couple of weeks, and I was up to a dose of 200mg however, my memory began to be affected.. and yah, perhaps I became a little dumber.
Recently (in the past month) I've been experiencing frequest headaches, including numbness and tingling in my face, hands and feet,.. and sometimes my vision is affected. so the doc and I have decided to taper me off of this to 100mg, and probably stop the drug.
Now, Topamax was somewhat successful in levelling out my moods... but seemed to gradually lose its affect somehow. Unfortunately, without Topamax, Effexor will make me a little bit manic on its own, but I need this to keep crazy irritability and depression under control.Too bad.. This whole business of trying different drugs is getting pretty tiring and confusing to me. I don't think I have the stamina to try something new.. I'm tempted to give up the process.
I wish all of you luck
Posted by ksmjc on April 13, 2002, at 4:34:11
In reply to Re: re: topamax for seizures and weight loss too, posted by ksmjc on February 16, 2002, at 23:16:06
Well, I tried Topamax. It made my hands, feet, and
lips tingle. Sometimes it got so bad that it would
wake me up in the middle of the night. And the bad
part is, it had absolutely no effect on my appetite.
Needless to say, I did not care for the side effects
and went back on my Lamictal. It works well for me,
i take a low dosage, doesn't take much to keep my
seizures under control I guess.
Posted by zavario on April 15, 2002, at 10:23:47
In reply to an update...., posted by Shannan on January 31, 2002, at 18:01:33
i just started taking topamax 2 weeks ago for epilepsy and weight loss. i started 50mg and have horrible nausea. as soon as that started to subside i was instructed to increase my dose another 50mg. the nausea is back full force. does this go away? or is this why it's being used as a weight loss drug? i also have hot flashes. is this normal?
Posted by mouththatroared on April 7, 2003, at 23:48:48
In reply to topamax, posted by zavario on April 15, 2002, at 10:23:47
> i just started taking topamax 2 weeks ago for epilepsy and weight loss. i started 50mg and have horrible nausea. as soon as that started to subside i was instructed to increase my dose another 50mg. the nausea is back full force. does this go away? or is this why it's being used as a weight loss drug? i also have hot flashes. is this normal?
I have been on this drug for almost two years, for my seizure disorder. I am on 200mg daily and yes I do experience hot flashes. Also, I dont sweat as much as I use to before taking topamax. When I get hot I just get hot, not sweaty, as if I am having a heat stroke or something. I have to watch myself out in the sun. I can't sleep at night because of the hot flashes, keep in mind the doctor has perscribed hormones for me to keep this under control. I am 33 years old and I think this may be the topamax and not my hormones.
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