Topamax was originally a medication for seizure disorders, then it was discovered to be effective for pain relief in some people with fibro. I was on it for a time, and my daughter has also been on it. We both had side effects and stopped taking it. In both of us, it made us feel terrible, very groggy aand 'doped up' kind of feeling, and not in a good way, just kind of out of it, and sick, my daughter said it was like a bad hangover. I suppose like everything else, it depends on the person. I hope it works for you. hugs

Topomax was prescribed for me for migraine prevention. I too had bad side effects. The worst of mine was that I didn't see it for a long time. It takes a while to build in the blood stream and my docs kept telling me to give it time to see if I got over the ill effects. By the time I realized what bad shape I was in...well...I was in bad shape. I had no interest in life and felt rotten and wasn't even aware anymore that the drug had done this to me.

I got the flu and brought up my suspicions to my doctor. It had come to me like a flash while I was driving a few days previously. He took me immediately off it with only a slight taper.

What a difference.

It make work wonders for you, but at least be aware that it can sneak up on you....kk?

topamax was perscribed to me for migraines it stopped them, i was at the point where i had one at least 3 to4 times a week and the topamax stopped them, your just going to have to give it a try.