I have been taking Topamax since 2007 and I noticed many side effects that I was told about by my Neurologist. First was the tingling in my hands, feet and face. These symptoms went away after I took the medication for over a year. I also noticed a decrease in my number of seizures a year. I also had a decrease in tiredness. With this med you need to get proper sleep, and watch your diet. You can not over exert yourself. Especially in warm weather.. I have had a lot of success on this med and am very happy. I will continue to stay on it as long as I can..
I essentially lost 6 months of my life. I only have a few impressions, almost a memory of a horrible nightmare. According to my wife, I don't want to remember it.
Purposes:BOTH EPILEPY AND PHYSCOSIS and Epilepsy(Started May 28, 2000)
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BOTH EPILEPY AND PHYSCOSIS
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Epilepsy
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Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Jul 07, 2000
200 mg
Daily
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Slight
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Somewhat
Date
Jul 07, 2000
Advice & Tips
The impact this drug had on my social and my whole life were unpleasant, it was given me both to treat my epilepsy and physocis I was going through at the time. The only alternative was Carbamazipine which was ruled out due to severe liver damage. I was on a mental health unit at this time and was treated with it whilst in hospital
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