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2 patient evaluations for Topiramate taken for the purpose of 'Fibromyalgia' with a perceived effectiveness rating of SlightSlightSlightSlightSlight

Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started May 19, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 21, 2010 50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Nightmares, Fingers Tingling, Numbness in feet, Nausea, Numbness in knee, Balance problems, Brain fog
Date
May 21, 2010
Advice & Tips
I did a lot of research before starting this medication, so none of the side effects came as as suprise. They are not pleasant, but I am already noting a slight decrese in pain on day 3 and it is my understanding that the side effects will subiside.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purposes: Fibromyalgia and Depressed mood (Started Jan 05, 2010)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 01, 2010 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Mar 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
it caused severe dry mouth, I now have a hard time making my own saliva. And it ruined my teeth because of the dry mouth.
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