User Reviews for topiramate oral

still have facial pain (neuraliga)on right side offace.Increased DOSAGE now my scalp,eyes and face itch and burn especially my lips.They are red,sore all the time and it feels as if I have hair on them.When I first took this medicine,I could not control the shaking of my hands.Writing my signiture was difficult.I still shake,but nothing like before.

I have taken this med to offset another medications side effects..the Drs call have a nickname for this med people they call it Dopeamate because it really makes you a little stupid!! It's a fact, after 3 months a noticed I am now in the proccess of coming off this medicine please be careful!

I have found that for the first few weeks of taking this, I was very tired, and needed to take many naps and I noticed my extremedies tingling soon after I took the dose, and close to when it was time for another dose. These are all totally acceptable to me since it had eliminated my migranes, I am a much happier person, also I csn concentrate much better, and I have lost pounds of weight. I did take topomax for years untill the insurance wouldn't cover it unless there was a generic version. When I was transitioning from the topomax it was almost like I was not taking anything, so be careful of this. After the transitioning everything was great again. I have had no kidney stones, and the only thing it effected was the carbonated drink taste seems flat. Otherwise everything is great. This drug, in my oppinion, is a wonder drug.Read More Read Less

My neuroligist slowly put me on topomax in increasements of 15mg/week for 6 weeks until I was up to up to 50mg 2x a day (she did this so there wouldn't be alot of side effects she said) almost 2 years ago to help combat my severe 1-2 migraines a week and then 7 months ago for some reason the pharmacy switched to topiramate. Over the past four months Ive been quite ill with stomach problems and frequent migraines again that if caught sometimes I can treat with my Zomig. I am just starting to feel like a drug addict. And my family and Job are starting to suffer because of it. Over the past 2 years I have managed to lose 40 pounds! I never even thought it could have been the generic form. Read More Read Less

I was prescribed topiramate by my dr to lose weight. I have no experienced hair loss like some patients. Not only have I been losing weight but I mentally feel better about myself and have more energy.

I was prescibed this medication to deal with persistent migraine headaches. Since taking the medication I've lost 17 pounds and noticed a slight tingling sensation in my extremities. I would say the most irritating side effect would have to be the loss off taste of carbonated beverages. All sodas and beers taste COMPLETELY flat now. It works great for migraines though.

Well do not go by my stars for much of anything... I have only taken Topiramate for 48 hours. But have already had massive amounts of body tingling... mainly hands... and have thrown up every meal I have eatten. I advise drinking ALOT with this because I have thrown up before even finishing the meals and without there being liquid its hurts your throat like hell... I'm going to see if the side effects calm down but to start off its a little scary, and I can honestly say never befor have i ever been effected by side effects... so Im suprised these were so intenseRead More Read Less

i started off slow, but now I take it twice in the morning and twice in the evening, I haven't had a migraine for the entire month I've been on it, but I do get agitated easily. I have also lost 7 lbs in a month, which is ok for me since I am a over weight. I do have a little tingling, but nothing bad. Overall I've benn good on this medicine. Oh and no tiredness for me.

no problems, except maybe weight gain, some tingling in hands and feet sometimes

HAIR LOSS!!!!! I have going for test on my thyroid, to my dermatologist, and stop taking other meds wondering WHY I am loosing my hair at such a rapid rate!!!! Last week Good Morning America had a segment on Generic drugs which triggered me to look into this!!! Your reviews confirm why I am loosing my hair also!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG...and be aware of all generics.

I have been on Topamax for 2 1/2 years and 6 months ago began taking the generic version, Topiramate. I thought it was working the same but then developed intense migranes again 1-2 times a week so my doctor just put me on Proponolol, which has made me nausous daily. I have also noticed that my hair has become very thin and start falling out in clumps. Is this linked to the generic version?

Replaced Topamax based on cost. There seem to be some side effects that may not make it a good choice based on this decision alone.

used as a nerve number for back and leg pain (chronic)

I worry about the redness and burning of my eyes.

Although my seizures were well controlled with Topamax, my insurance company will no longer pay for it, so this past summer (2009) I had to switch to Toiramate. Since that time, I've had an increase in seizure activity. My neurologist increased the dosage of Topiramate again in July, but it hasn't helped. This led to a second seizure medication being added for me. Generics aren't as effective in treating seizure disorders. Avoid them if you can!

I have lost weight, but not my craving for alcohol.

I just recently started taking the generic form of topamax, which is topiramate. I have noticed a difference with my headaches since the switch. Is this common?

i been on this medication for 2 weenks now i started off on 25 mg and did fine but still had migraines the 2nd week i took 50 mg and the migraines was alot less but i was sleeping 18 hours a day i could not stay awake at all. If you have something to keep you awake them this medication is good but it not i would not recommoned taking this medication.