User Reviews for Topamax oral

I was put on this medicine as an addition to another for epilepsy, and not only were the side effects horrible, but it did nothing to help stop my seizures. I had no appetite, was extremely depressed, and had difficulty finding words, which, even though I have been off of it for a few years, I am left with that same speech difficulty.

If you can get past the initial side effects, ie. numbness, tingling it is all worth to have the migraines under control. Don't get me wrong I hate how stupid I can feel sometimes when I can't think of a word I'm trying to use, but overall it is worth it. =)

I was put on this medication as of treatment for bipolar disorder, at the same time as being diagnosed with bulimia, it not only helped stabalize the moods (along with abilify, an anti-psychotic categorized drug). It was very effective. I have since used other medications for my bipolar, but continue with topamax as a migraine preventative.

In the begining it was very hard for my body to adjust to this new medication it took about 3 mos and I lost 20 lbs and I only had migraines during that time of the mo. I still get them but not so bad and I still have to take a Imitrex so whats the point ,but thats just me everyone is diffrent it may work for you good luck in what ever you choose Migraines are no fun and I people will try anything to get rid of them.

I am also taking Topamax to try and lessen my migraines, which is the reason I switched from my other anti-convulsantant (Dilantin - which did nothing but cause more headaches).

Fatigue was a bothersome side effect but decreased after several weeks of taking the medication.

Works good except Im more moody and cry more often.

I take topamax for DDJ and it woeks very well for me!

Topamax has been the best med I have used by far. I am not on any other Epilepsy drugs. I have used other drugs in the past that did not work for me. I have less headaches and no shaking and auraes, panic attacks. I do get dizzy sometimes if I dont eat with it. All in all I love this drug. A lot better then Dilantin and/or Tegretol.

The only i did NOT like were the tingles... it felt like razor blades at my feet... but this drug is worth it, it has stop MOST of my migrains!

Only problem I had was that my kidney function was adversly affected - which may have been partially my fault, because I did not drink enough water.

I started this medication with zoloft for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. It has worked very well. My doctor has used it on previous patients with similar conditions as mine and had great success. I highly recommend it for this type of use. It has also helped my migraines greatly.

I was having migraine headaches that lasted 2-3 days long 4-5 times a month. I now may get a migraine headache that I can control and get rid of within a few hours about once a month.

I have epilepsy and suffer from migraines. Topomax did nothing to help my migraines. It was effective to lessen my seizures but I was often confused when using this drug. I no longer take topomax.

I took this with Depakote and Zyprexa for Bipolar Disorder. My doctor prescribed me the cocktail after one visit. I didn't need medication at all; I needed diet and exercise. The combination of medications made me feel apathetic, foggy, and generally useless. I was still depressed and having swings in mood, but I just didn't care anymore. Resort to medications like this as a last resort.

I personally had almost all side-affects of this drug dealing with pain and acids. Also, I dropped weight but retained alot of water and my joints swelled up, but my migraines went away.

Considering the amount of side effects I have had to put up with, I am not satisfied with this drug. I was told by several neuro docs that it was so great and it ended up being a total let down because thus far it has not controled my migraines nor seizures to my satisfaction.