Reviewer: Mark, 55-64 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I developed cluster headaches at age 60. I tried topamax regular and had the same side effects as others have described. My neuro switched me to the 25mg XR, and no more side effects, and about 1 cluster headache per year now.

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I developed cluster headaches at age 60. I tried topamax regular and had the same side effects as others have described. My neuro switched me to the 25mg XR, and no more side effects, and about 1 cluster headache per year now.
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Reviewer: Debra, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Was taking topiramate 25 twice daily, migraines down to 2-3 a month. Neuro had me start taking Trokendi XR 25, then 50. The migraine has come back to stay, and won't leave. If improvement doesnt happen soon going back on the topirmate 25 twice daily.

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Was taking topiramate 25 twice daily, migraines down to 2-3 a month. Neuro had me start taking Trokendi XR 25, then 50. The migraine has come back to stay, and won't leave. If improvement doesnt happen soon going back on the topirmate 25 twice daily.
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Reviewer: Huckie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I started with 20 migraine days per month, and 0 headaches. My neurologist switched me from 100mg Topamax to 100mg Trokendi, which led to constant headaches on top of migraines. The neurologist increased dosage to 150mg after 2 months, then 200mg after another 2 months. I went to my primary, asked him to refer me to a different neurologist, and to reduce the Trokendi until I can get to the new one ... Show Full Comment

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I started with 20 migraine days per month, and 0 headaches. My neurologist switched me from 100mg Topamax to 100mg Trokendi, which led to constant headaches on top of migraines. The neurologist increased dosage to 150mg after 2 months, then 200mg after another 2 months. I went to my primary, asked him to refer me to a different neurologist, and to reduce the Trokendi until I can get to the new one. Trokendi has a 0% copay, which meant I still owed $48 dollars on a 30 day supply of the 200mg dosage. The coupons are good for a year. I checked online. The pharmaceutical company that owns Trokendi has made sure a generic wonâ??t be available for at least 3 years, meaning if I were to stay on this my copay will be a minimum of $300 come Feb 2020. Itâ??s already hellish to be on it after 4 months. I see no reason to stay on this drug.
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Reviewer: Knhhhhan, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I began having terrible side effects. Low mood, no energy, depression finally kicked in at 6 weeks. Riddled with anxiety. If you suffer from any slight mental illness or have family history I would not take this. It made me feel crazy. Within 2 days of being off of 100 mg dose all the side effects were 75% gone. Terrible drug! Also you lose your appetite, nothing sounds appetizing. Still have migr ... Show Full Comment

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I began having terrible side effects. Low mood, no energy, depression finally kicked in at 6 weeks. Riddled with anxiety. If you suffer from any slight mental illness or have family history I would not take this. It made me feel crazy. Within 2 days of being off of 100 mg dose all the side effects were 75% gone. Terrible drug! Also you lose your appetite, nothing sounds appetizing. Still have migraines almost every day.
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Reviewer: WindySue, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Effective - But lookout for the Side Effects! I'm reading reviews to see if others are having similar side effects. I'm experiencing a major flareup of Rheumatoid Arthritis that I suspect may be triggered by this medication. I also have really bad heartburn a yeast infection and can sleep all day. I was on Topamax years ago, so I expected the brain fog, pins and needles in my extremities, ... Show Full Comment

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Effective - But lookout for the Side Effects! I'm reading reviews to see if others are having similar side effects. I'm experiencing a major flareup of Rheumatoid Arthritis that I suspect may be triggered by this medication. I also have really bad heartburn a yeast infection and can sleep all day. I was on Topamax years ago, so I expected the brain fog, pins and needles in my extremities, and change in appetite. I wasn't prepared for all the other things. On a happy note, the headaches are gone. Or at least I can't remember them!
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