Apr 9, 2019 · 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.

How long does a person need to be on topamax before they'd know you it was going to reduce their headaches? My daughter has been on it one week of 25mg with no change. Then she was to start 50mg. In the first morning after taking that dose she was nauseated and her neck hurt, along with a headache.

Aug 3, 2023 · Topamax and trokendi got rid of my headaches and my phantosomia (I smelled exhaust- likely an aura). I couldn't stay on either on because of the side effects though.

Mar 11, 2024 · 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 don't know if you tried every abortive meds, but dihydroergotamine nasal spray maybe could possibly help you at the moment the migraine kicks in. 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.

11 votes, 47 comments. Any unlucky person who got permanent side effects from Topamax??

Sep 24, 2021 · Topamax at 25 mg works wonders for me, but I can't tolerate higher doses. Only side effects is the tingling in my fingers and occasionally on my knee that had an injury before.

Dec 11, 2015 · I loveeeee Topamax, however I can't take it anymore because the neurological side effects have been horrendous. I'm taking a beta blocker now and my migraines have been less.

Nov 20, 2022 · I think topamax messes with the way your metabolism works tbh with you. I don't know if I would stay this size if I were to come off of the topamax sadly I believe the weight-loss is a side effect.

Topamax has been amazing for me, too! I went from having around 7-10 migraine days a month (we’re talking stuck in bed with a headache hat on, severe light sensitivity and unable to look at screens, unable to work, and missing 7-10 work and/or personal events a month) with headaches every single day, to maybe 2-3 migraine days a month and basically no regular headaches. …