Topamax for chronic headaches

At his two-week follow-up, all of his medications were discontinued. At four-week follow up, his vision and intraocular pressure were normal off therapy. DIAGNOSIS Topiramate-induced angle closure DISCUSSION Topiramate (brand name Topamax) is an anticonvulsant medication commonly prescribed for prophylaxis against migraine and epileptic seizures. Topamax was one of the only preventatives that has worked for me. I got the brain fog, the lack of appetite, some sleep issues (I kept waking up earlier every morning), the change in the taste of carbonation. All of that was worth it for fewer migraines--even the brain fog while getting my PhD in science. The fact that you regain migraines during topamax means that it stop working for you and based on personal experience, higher dosages increase your risk of worsening your headache. Propranolol will not make you gain actual weight, just increase slightly your water intake and try to be in a calorie deficit. Topamax caused me nonstop pain for months on end. I wanted to die. I've had lifelong chronic migraines and (at that point) was already accustomed to dealing with daily head pain, but topiramate escalated it to an unmanageable level. I took Topamax over 20 years ago, and easier weight loss was a side effect but the other side effect was that I lost brain function and I wish I were kidding. It was horrible. There's a reason it's nicknamed Dopamax. It made me unable to formulate thoughts or sentences, remember simple words like 'store', god, it was terrible. The uses and impacts of topiramate are vast and can drastically vary by person. Post discussions, articles, and questions about uses, side effects, experiences, and any advances that may happen with this drug. The uses and impacts of topiramate are vast and can drastically vary by person. Post discussions, articles, and questions about uses, side effects, experiences, and any advances that may happen with this drug. I took topamax for 20 years, with several breaks to try new medications. Topamax has serious side effects, but you have to take it for a long time before those effects are permanent. Topamax side effects are insane! Any advice on how long this lasted for you and if I should push through? Topamax is a preventative medication that you’ll need your doctor or neuro to prescribe long term if you want to continue taking it. I’m on 225mg and have continuously tapered up until I felt it was working for me. It appears to be a type of medication that people either swear by, or despise.

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