Topiramate Questions (Page 2)

Topamax topiramate weightloss experience dosage?

Hi. I started on Topamax 15 mg a month ago, and now a week ago upped the dosage to 125 mg. (have gradually upped it every week. Sorry for my english, im not english). I have not experienced any weight loss at all, until this week. I have lost about 1,5 kg and lost a lot of apetite suddenly. I... read more

Topiramate - How Long Does it take for Topamax to Start Working for Migraines?

Hi, I have only been taking Topamax for about 3 weeks (25mg AM and 50mg PM). I haven't even really had many bad side effects either. Some dizziness in the beginning, but not too bad. I also take Forfivo XL, which is basically Welbutrin XL but with 450mg all in one pill. I actually think this helps... read more

Topamax - Scared to use this medication because of all the side effects?

Hello, I have been given a prescription by my doctor for Topamax (topiramate 25mg) to lose weight. After reading all the side effects associatied with this drug, I am very scared in using it. My dose is one tablet (25mg) at night. How long does it take for any side effect to start? Do the side... read more

Topiramate - How long will it take my body to get use to Topomax?

I guess the more appropriate question would be, for those who've used this drug, how long did it take your bodies to get use to it? It is 9/4 I have been on this only since 9/2 and it makes me very dizzy, confused and tired. I am suppose to take it twice daily (morning & night) but right now I am... read more

Can the following meds give false positive for methamphetamine or amphetamine selegiline,?

... lamotrigine, risperidone, topiramate , mobic, aciphex, sprivia, ventolin, advair, or combipatch thanks

I have just had my dose of topiramate increased to 25mg twice a day for horrid migraines?

i have just had my dose of topiramate increased to 25mg twice a day for horrid migraines. I have today come on my period 4 days late ( not normal) and am basically unable to move I am in agony, I have read online there can be a connection with taking topiramate, I have never expereiened this whilst... read more

Facial flushing, red warm ears after eating - Adderall IR?

I've been prescribed adderall 40mg (2 10mg tabs twice a day) for about 7 years. I've also been taking topiramate 200 mg (100mg AM, 100mg PM) for 15 years. I’m really not a fan of the heat and I tend to get warm easily with or without adderall. But lately after eating my face and ears have been g... read more

Phentermine/topiramate - Doing great! But constipated! Anyone else with this problem?

Started three weeks ago and have lost 15 pounds and cannot believe how it has changed my life! I am not consumed thinking about food! I am not hungry. I am only wanting to eat for nourishment. I am amazed!

Topamax and daytime fatigue / tiredness?

I'm currently taking 50mg Topamax at night and am struggling with drowsiness, yawning & lack of energy during the day. I've been taking it for 2 months now (though the first 3 weeks was only 25mg). Is this a side effect that will go away? Why is it making me so tired?

I'm having a problem when I take the topiramate and drink soda or carbonated drinks, it almost feels

... like my tongue is burning, does anyone else have this problem?

Trokendi XR and weight loss?

I was just put on Trokendi XR for chronic migraines, starting at 25mg for a week then up to 50mg for a week, then 75mg for a week, then 100mg until I see my doctor next. I have read that it is the same thing as Topiramate or Topamax expect Trokendi is the extended release. Regarding one of the big... read more

Topiramate - How long does it take to work?

My doctor gave me Topamax for bipolar depression, but I have real bad anxiety already and I’m terrified to take meds cause of side effects. I’ve heard a lot of good things about these meds so I want to give it a try but I’m curious to know how long it take for them to work? Will I start to feel a di... read more

How do I take buspirone 3 times a day?

I also take topiramate 2 times a day. How do I schedule my buspirone in 3 times a day?

Will topiramate 100mg show up in a drug test?

Topiramate - Is vigorous exercise advised while on Topamax? Due to various side effects?