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(also known as Topiramate)
Topiramate (brand name: Topamax©) is an anticonvulsant drug used to treat epilepsy in both children and adults. In children it is also indicated for treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a disorder that causes seizures and developmental delays). It is also Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for, and now most ... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Bipolar Disorder | 1289 |
68% |
| Migraine Headaches | 774 |
63% |
| Epilepsy & Seizures | 382 |
63% |
| Chronic Pain | 361 |
58% |
| Eating Disorders | 223 |
70% |
Overall, 67% (3646
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Topamax Reviews
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Worked. I was numb and losing weight and when I went off insurance I couldn't afford it anymore. Don't miss the numb/distracted feeling.
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I think this has had the effect on my headaches yet. I'm on 100mg daily. The only side effects I really experience are the drowsiness and the tingling toes and fingers.
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Very good for rapid cycling--has tended to poop out for me over time, and lead to some memory/cognition issues in higher doses. But still a very good med.
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Works with the additional migraines that I have.
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I currently take Topamax as a preventative for migraine headaches and it works wonderfully. I take 50mg twice daily. The only side effect that I have had is that I can no longer drink carbonated drinks.
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Migraine Suppressant
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I'm taking this for my migraines... works for them!
Not hungry as much. Can't think as clearly- not as creative.
Not hungry as much. Can't think as clearly- not as creative.
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75mg morning & night worked then suddenly stopped working..am now currently increasing.
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I am on this for my Epilepsy and Migrains not for my Bipolar at this this time.
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Same as the Prozac. This one really works on controlling my rages!!!! I love how it works for me. The only thing that I can think of so far that I don't care for is that I can't be in the sun for long. I get over heated very easy and sweat. Makes me feel like I am going to pass out from being in the sun.
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TOPAMAX (topiramate)
I dont' know about it for use in that particular situation...but I can tell you that while on Topiramate for migraines I suffered from many of the sid... [More] -
TOPAMAX (topiramate)
hello! i take 75mg of topamax 2x/day for migraines, and it has helped me tremendously. my headaches were *much* more frequent before i started the... [More] -
TOPAMAX (topiramate)
I have taken Topamax for about 10 years and am now tapering off also due to the costs. I started taking it due to extreme migraines which it controlle... [More] -
TOPAMAX (topiramate)
Topamax is an anti-epileptic, also used as a mood stabilizer, in binge eating disorder, and in the treatment of migraines. Side effects can be a re... [More] -
TOPAMAX (topiramate)
Hi, My Dr is considering prescribing TOPAMAX (topiramate) for my Myofascial pain syndrome. Does anyone know anything about this, or have any experie... [More]
