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(also known as Topiramate)
Topiramate is used to help control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to help control seizures for as long as you continue to take it. Topiramate is also used to help prevent migraine headaches in adults.
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Bipolar Disorder | 929 |
68% |
| Migraine Headaches | 490 |
64% |
| Epilepsy & Seizures | 310 |
62% |
| Chronic Pain | 221 |
58% |
| Eating Disorders | 164 |
70% |
Overall, 67% (2537
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Topamax Reviews
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ok with slowing down the weight gain
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This medication made my mood swings worse i became very snappy to family members was in a zone after 2 weeks started thinking of how i can end it all never had those thoughts before also had the needles pain in the feet and hands....Doctor told me to stop taking medicane. it has been 48hours since last dose and i am feeeling a bit better
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This is another of the drugs that helped me at the very beginning my doctor doesnt think it is doing anything for me but I am too scared to go off of it. But raising it which is what I should do stupifies me. Not very nice when you cant remember the names of your very own children amoung other important imformation!
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topamax has been this most suceesful mood stabilizer I have been on... and with the least side effects...very happy with this medication... and though it is one of the most expensive ones ... its worth it !!
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So far so good...
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eh.
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not working
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also helps
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Had to stop taking it because it has kidney problem side effects.
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Just up'd my dose and that helped alot. I like this so far. This is curbing my appetite too which is good for me!
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I literally feel like Im gonna barf if I eat anything. Does anyone else feel this way on this med??
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HAS HELD OFF MIGRAINES UNTIL THE LAST 2 WEEKS BUT NOW THEY JUST STARTED SOLUMEDROL IV STILL CONFUSED OVER THIS THERAPY.
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no side effects been on a few years
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Not only does it control the mania but it help me lose 40 pounds.
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TOPAMAX (topiramate)
I was on Topamax for migraines. It made me very nauseaus and when I increased the dosage it caused my hands and feet to go numb, tingle and feel extr... [More] -
TOPAMAX (topiramate)
I have taken Topamax for about 10 years and am now tapering off also due to the costs. I started taking it due to extreme migraines which it controlle... [More] -
TOPAMAX (topiramate)
Lyrica is an FDA approved medication for Fibro which I would call the ugly sister of Myofascial Pain Syndrome. That is what I am on. It helps to lower... [More] -
TOPAMAX (topiramate)
Topamax is an anti-epileptic, also used as a mood stabilizer, in binge eating disorder, and in the treatment of migraines. Side effects can be a re... [More] -
TOPAMAX (topiramate)
Hi, My Dr is considering prescribing TOPAMAX (topiramate) for my Myofascial pain syndrome. Does anyone know anything about this, or have any experie... [More]
