Why do patients use TOPAMAX? iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 7,960 patients that use TOPAMAX (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
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I am a 33 year old woman and I have got to tell you that Topamax has totally ruined my life. I know I am only the 23rd person out of thousands that Topamax has done this to but I ended up blind from Topamax for months and since then I still can barely see, I have had Yag laser surgery 3 times, and my right eye is still messed up so bad i am gonna haft to have glacoma surgery the pressure Topamax caused made my eyes swell up like golf balls, my pupils are so badely scared they swelled and scared to my eye so I cannot stand to go outside if it is at all bright, it caused me severe pain. I am messed up for the rest of my life, and I know it is not a common occurance but really think before you take this medicine it just might mess you up as bad as it has me, and now I cannot work, drive, watch tv, or go outside with me kids and play during the day. I even had to stay home while they went to the fireworks this year, and every time they went swimming I miss out on everything now that has to do with outside activities because of this medicine, I wish I had never taken, it has taken my life.
33 year old female
Posted: 2008-09-03 07:14:14
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I take 100mg a day for my migraines and have been doing so for the past 3 months, but my concentration span has completely disappeared. I am a student and my memory is becoming really bad, I keep failing my exams as my memory and concentration is so bad, will this get better as I am in danger of being removed from my course. I am also experiencing pains in my legs that feel worse at night, like a restless legs kind of pain, do you think there is any connection?
40 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-27 13:03:40
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I suffer from a moderate/severe concussion and brain injury I incurred last year. I've had migraines for years but now tracking them, have an average of 3+ a week. I've tried Topomax at 25mg x2 a day, then increased to 50mg x 2 a day. My vision was already blurred from the head injury and has improved a little although I now need glasses for clear vision. I didn't experience the numbness or tingly sensations described by others but it did affect my short term memory. I lost my short term memory for a while; most of which has returned but upon using Topomax, I found myself not being able to find certain words that I KNEW were in my brain and was on the tip of my tongue...we were looking at flowers at my Dad's funeral and I could not, for the life of me, remember the flower "daffodil"...it was extremely frustrating and so for now, my doctor is decreasing my dosage to take me off soon and will try another migraine preventative, hopefully with better results; although the Topomax did slow down the frequency of my migraines...To those of you that this drug works for, I'm so glad, as we all know how debilitating migraines can be.
44 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-26 05:04:09
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I have a question about the side-effects of Topamax. I am sometimes afraid to read the side-effects before I take the drug because then I anticipate them! Somone mentioned that they lost the feel/taste of carbonation on their tongue. I have also heard about the numbness and tingling of the feet. Do these side-effects go away after awhile? or do they stay they entire time you are taking the drug? Also---is this compatible with Wellbutrin? I take 400mg. of Wellbutrin daily for depression. Thanks!
46 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-14 21:03:22
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I was not aware that losing the taste of carbonation was a side effect of topamax. However after I began taking it, sure enough...I lost the taste for my beloved Diet Pepsi! I must say it hasn't been such a bad thing since I also seem to "crave" water! I also experienced the tingling in the fingers and what I called "tip of the tongue" syndrome. I would be talking and forget the names of ordinary objects or familiar people. The later two side effects completely subsided within about 3 weeks, although it was a bit frustrating. For me though the benefits of topamax have FAR out weighed the fact that I had to give up soda! I feel better than I have in a long time..and it has stopped my urges to "comfort eat" as well. Good Luck. My thoughts are with you, as I know what a struggle it can be!
27 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-19 21:54:25
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iGuard members reported both of these side effects you are concerned about - 10% reported an alter sense of taste and 10% reported numbness and tingling when using topiramate (Topamax). With that said, most people think the good things about Topamax outweigh the bad things.
No drug interactions were found between Topamax and Wellbutin in the iGuard system- however, please be sure to check for drug interactions for ALL of the medications by entering all of your medications you are currently taking into your iGuard medication profile.
Posted: 2008-08-27 11:27:50
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I take 25mg of Topamax 1 time daily. The other medicine I take daily is 150mg of Buproprion, 200mg of Trazadone, 0.5mg of Lorazepam. Are there any negative side effects combining these with the Topamax?
40 year old female
Posted: 2008-09-03 14:42:15 Rating: