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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
1849
68%
Migraine Headaches
1283
61%
Chronic Pain
643
57%
Epilepsy & Seizures
528
65%
Eating Disorders
308
69%
Overall, 65% (5591 Members) find Topamax helpful
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Topamax Reviews

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on for years
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on for years 2 different levels
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Not for bipolar. I use this for migraine management.
Working / Worked
I was on this for years. It seemed to work well at about 200mgs a day for me. Too much made me feel more moody. It did give me terrible headaches which is kind of funny considering this is a medication used for treating migraines.
Working / Worked
For pseudotumor cerebri
Working / Worked
diagnosed for celebri tumor been taking for over a year.
Works Great!
Working / Worked
It did, until I couldn't afford it.
Working / Worked
I have a had a great experience with this medicine with my headaches
Working / Worked
Was on this since 2004. Worked great but had major side effects
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: topamax?
    I've been on topamax for at least 8 years now, but I had to go down to a low dose about a year ago because it impaired my cognition. But it did wonder... [More]
  2. Discussion: topamax?
    I've been taking Topamax for a long time and switched a while back to its generic Topiramate. Someone on another board had tremendous problems wh... [More]
  3. Discussion: Topamax?
    Hi all, My Neuro decided to change her prescription from Diamox to Topamax before I even started taking Diamox. Why? Because the Neruo said Topamax... [More]
  4. Discussion: Topamax
    Hello all, Was wondering if anyone has used Topamax for depression? If so, what has been your experience? Thanks, Sue [More]
  5. Discussion: Topamax
    I'm on 300mg of name brand Topamax a day. I have been on it for over 5 years. The side effects went away for me in time, and I had them all. I did ta... [More]