Topamax Questions (Page 2)

Topamax/Topiramate Users? Here's my story - what's yours?

Hi! I just started the long wind up dosage of Topamax last night. So far, so good haha! I have read mostly positive reviews from the folks who are using it for weight loss, and mostly negative reviews from the ones who were prescribed the drug for migraines. I see a connection. MY goal has always... read more

When is it better to take Topamax in AM or PM for weight loss?

I have been on Topamax for three weeks I started off on 50mg now 75mg and soon I will start 100mg. The way I take it now is 25mg in the morning and 50 at bedtime but I have not had any weight loss. I am wondering if I am sleeping off the side effect by taking it at night any suggestions? The only... read more

Topamax & Pneumonia/Bronchitis/Other Respiratory Illness?

I've been on Topamax for Bipolar II for just over a month now. I've also been very sick with some form of pneumonia/bronchitis for nearly a month even after multiple rounds of different types of antibiotics and seeing multiple doctors. It seems like none of the doctors can figure it out.... read more

Postherpetic Neuralgia - Has anyone had success with curing their PHN?

I have tried many medications/treatments... Topamax, Lyrica, Famvir, Carbatrol, Carbatrol + Baclofen, and acupuncture. None have worked. I have had PHN in my face for about a year now, and the only thing that sometimes helps is Percocet (makes me very, very ill). Any suggestions? I know I... read more

Should you eat healthy in order to lose weight on topamax?

Hi, Im new to topamax and started it today I am aware that a common symptom is weight loss. From what I understand the weight loss is caused by lack of appitite so that makes sense of course you would lose weight if you are eating heaps less but a lot of other reviews say that they haven't... read more

How was your Topamax weight loss journey?

Last year I was prescribed Topamax for mood disorders, and soon discovered its weight loss side effect. As it was so long ago I cannot quite remember how it was for me, but I think the main side effects I experienced were: - forgetting what I was saying midsentence -numbness and tingling which... read more

Is Topamax effective for chronic back pain?

I was told that Topamax was commonly used for this purpose... but I can't seem able to find any concrete evidence to back this theory. I have 25 mg of Topamax, but don't know how much in milligrams to take for middle & lower back pain. Thank You! M

Why am I still having headaches on 100 mg. of topamax?

I started topamax like everyone else 25 mg. for one week then increased by 25mg until I reached 100mg. noticed at 50 mg. that I had a headache that would not go away. Still continued the medicine hoping that once I reached 100 mg that it would leave, still no relief after a week on 100 mg.... read more

Does Topamax cause bladder control problems?

I have been taking 100 mg of topiramate daily for about a decade I think. I can't remember how long because my memory is terrible but it has been a very long time. About a year ago I had to begin ditropan XL 10 mg daily for my incontinence issue. I had to pee about fifteen times a day and... read more

Has anyone kept the weight off after discontinuing Topamax?

Sorry if this question has been answered before. I'm about to start taking Topamax for binge eating disorder, and I've heard it can cause weight loss, which would be welcome in my case. What I'm worried about is losing a ton of weight and then gaining it all back as soon as I go off... read more

Does anyone else feel like Topamax is making the stupid?

I feel like the Topamax is leeching my brain. I forget simple (and not so simple) words and jumble words in sentences. Sometimes I speak complete gibberish. It's hard to be a professional when I use words like thingy and whosit or just stand there and stare blankly because all the thoughts... read more

Topamax - Anyone getting tingling / numbness side effects?

does anyone taking topamax have any side effects such as tingling and numbness. And sometimes i wake up and my legs hurt so bad. I have also noticed soda taste different.

Does or can vimpat cause weight gain or weight loss?

i've just been put on a trail and I'm also taking topamax and lamictal epilepsy not control

Is it safe to take Topamax & Marijuana together & should a Schizophrenic take Topamax for cravings?

Does any one see flashing lights on topamax?

My doc keeps telling me its not a side effect of the topamax because I have been on it for a while and if it was the cause I would have noticed it right away but I'm curious to know if this has been a problem for anyone else