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Topiramate And Intelligence?
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I've been on Topiramate for a while (300mg daily) and none of the side effects are that bad except I'm worried about my intelligence levels and language disability. It wasn't that bad until maybe the past couple of months and now I feel like my intelligence levels have dropped and my memory has gotten worse. I am not able to write nearly as well as I did in the past and can't really form sentences and my vocabulary is poor. I wanted to know what other people's experiences have been and if anyone… read more

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I lose nouns. Now it's thingy. I have to write more things down rather than recall them. I started on Topomax due to seizures. It was the only med that could control them, so I use sticky notes and… read more

Has Anyone Had Any Luck With Topamax (topiramate)? I'm On Day 2 And Have My Fingers And Toes Crossed!
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I too have tried topomax. It made me so forgetful. I went to the pharmacy one day, picked up medicine and didn’t even remember I had gone to the pharmacy. I couldn’t take the head fog. I sure hope it… read more

Duloxetine Anyone Used Or Using It For Migraine
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Ive just been given Duloxetine to add to topermax which im already taking for hemiplegic migraine,anyone used it before,any advice,side effects?

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Thank you for your reply, I'm on both now for 6wks and I've found a reduction in frequency of migraine, but when I do get one it's horrible and lasts a few days. I know what you mean about topermax I… read more

My Doctor Wants To Start Me On Topomax. Anyone Else Take This?
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I'm afraid to try topomax as I'm super sensitive to medications. But gabapentin not working to prevent my migraines. Would love input from others!

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Im wondering if the topamax is what caused my kidney stone now....never had one before. Been on topamax for 8 months. I'm 42

Does Anyone Else Suffer From Memory Loss After An Attack? My Memory Is Getting Worse, I Can't Take Information In At Times
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Yes

Hair Loss
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lot hair loss since started on duloxetine in April '19 ,been on topemax since June 2018 suggested could be meds im on topemax and duloxetine? Getting bloods checked.Anyone else experience this?

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It is definitely the duloxetine. I just weaned myself off of it and noticed my hair is not falling out as much I have lost almost all of my hair. I did not realize it was the meds till I went off… read more

Topamax
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Is a side effect of Topamax stupidity?

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Im glad a new answer popped up because after some time on it, i have adjusted. It has helped a lot with the migraine frequency. And i have gotten used to the medicine and seem more back to normal. I… read more

Migraine Medication
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Just wanted to know if anyone knows of all the migraine medications out there that can help with migraines. Over the counter, prescriptions, preventative n home remedies are all welcome! Thanks from the bottom of my heart!

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I was put on both lithium and verapamile and was 2 weeks headache free but they started to come back but you may be different

What Preventives Does Everybody Take ? Do They Work ?
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I take Reglan and Flexeril . Then if that doesn’t work then I take Vistaril and Phenegan

Did Anyone Find That Weaning Off Topomax They Have More Anxiety And Mood Swings?
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This week, i have felt better but my mood has been all over the place. I am laughing one second and crying the next. My anxiety is so bad. I think its because now i am aware of what is happening around me. But i feel more alert and like that part but cant deal with anxiety. Im going to cut out sugar today. I think i could go back to sleep but the time change is going to be rough tomorrow so must stay up!

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Yes, i dropped down from 200mg to 150 mg and am supposed to drop to 125 mg now. Been holding off since i have so much going on with my parents health. I need to reach out to my neuro and let her know… read more