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Topamax Tingling Side Effect?

Sat, 02/13/2010 - 13:49
Hello All, I just started a low dose of the generic form of Topamax- topiramate, about a week ago. I have been on Keppra for over a year, and have multiple simple partials daily and the occasional tonic-clonic. I tried Tegretol and had a bad reaction to it, so the Dr. decided to try Topamax. I am still taking 4000 mgs of Keppra daily, and currently only taking 50mg of Topamax. I have already noticed an effect on my seizures- instead of having two or three simple partials I'm having one or two, and this is only after a week. However, I have also noticed an odd sensation in my feet sometimes, a sort of tingling. At first I thought that my feet had fallen asleep and were waking up, but then I realized that I wasn't in the kind of position that would lead to that sort of thing, so I'm wondering if maybe this could be some sort of side-effect from the new medication. It's not constant, and I haven't really been able to see if it's related to when I'm doing anything or sitting in any position or anything like that, but periodically for the last 2 days I've noticed the occasional tingly feeling in my feet lasting for as long as 10 minutes. It's not painful, but it is puzzling, and before I go bothering my neurologist again, I figured I'd ask around here and see if anyone else has had anything similar. Is this a reaction or side effect of the Topamax, or the Topamax/Keppra combination? Is it worth calling my Doctor? Thanks!

Comments

Re: Topamax Tingling Side Effect?

Submitted by seakats on Sat, 2010-02-13 - 18:02
Yup, it's a side effect of the meds.  I was on Topamax for a year and a half and switched when I became underweight....it causes weight loss.  I went from 120 lb (I'm 5'9") down to 100 lbs.  

Re: Topamax Tingling Side Effect?

Submitted by katw0826 on Sat, 2010-02-13 - 22:33
Definitely a side effect of Topamax/Topiramate - I get it in my feet, and sometimes in my lips when I eat certain foods. Odd. Apparently it is pretty standard.

Re: Topamax Tingling Side Effect?

Submitted by terrirussell on Sun, 2010-02-14 - 07:58
Yes, a tingling sensation with Topomax is normal. I take it for headaches. Also, depending on the dosage, some people lose weight.

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