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Lamictal to Topamax
Thu, 05/09/2013 - 20:39My doctor is recommending a switch from Lamictal XR to Topamax. With Lamictal I have been having double vision and insomnia. Taking 400 mg after breakfast and another 400 mg after lunch. Double vision has become an issue with my job, causing headaches after working at the PC M- F each week, and at home. Driving with one eye closed is not easy.
I am to discuss with his nurse tomorrow on the drug transition.
What should I ask about and what likely side effects of the Topamax?
Dick
Re: Lamictal to Topamax
Submitted by Masterjen on Sat, 2013-05-11 - 00:26
Everyone responds differently to medication. It is not a good idea to take the responses of the folks here and then apply what side effects they had as what will happen to you. You're much better off going to the medications section of this site, and looking up what the side effects MIGHT be. They are listed in terms of most common side effects and more serious side effects. If you have other medication conditions or are on any other medications, ask the nurse how the medication is expected to affect you based on your other medical conditions and/or other medications you take. Be sure to ask the nurse to specifically state under what circumstances you should call, how long it can expect to see an improvement, how long to wait before calling if you do not see an improvement, and when you should schedule an in-person follow-up.