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Are Topamax side effects that bad??
Wed, 07/26/2006 - 12:18Topic: Medication Issues
I'm on 1000mg Epilim/Valproic Acid at the moment, which doesnt seem to be working out too well. So my neuro is putting me on Lamictal/lamotrigine but I'm not liking the side effects (rash acne bla bla)
So I'd like to change Meds, BUT I want to go on a Med that doesnt cause weight gain (I'm already on 25mg Topamax during the day to help with the Valproic Acid appetite increase)
Ive been looking at a load of meds and Topamax seems to be my best bet (meaning it does not cause weight gain and acne)
But is it worth it? Because Ive heard the side effects are really bad... (nausea etc etc)
I'd really appreciate some help!!
Comments
Re: Re: Re: Are Topamax side effects that bad??
Submitted by kcox1228 on Sun, 2006-07-30 - 02:47
I got the tingling in the upper lip as well, weird feeling! = )
Kristin
Re: Are Topamax side effects that bad??
Submitted by Amara on Wed, 2006-08-02 - 11:19
Hi Catherine,
For me, I lost a bunch of weight with Topamax, which my doctor was not surprised about. When I complained (I'm small as it is), he told me to "just eat more" ... needless to say, i found a new doctor.
Anyway, I had the weight loss, carbonated things taste awful, tingling in hands and feet, couldn't remember anything, had trouble speaking, and some other stuff that made me miserable. No acne or nausea though, thank goodness.
Good luck!
Re: Re: Are Topamax side effects that bad??
Submitted by Catherine on Sat, 2006-07-29 - 17:56
Thank you for your replies so far...I'm really keen to try. I have an idea about the side effects since I was on 50mg a day (now on 25mg a day) got the tingling in the feet and hands (and upper lip) etc. Hope he lets me change meds!