Currently on Topamax. Have you had these side effects? Are they normal? Do they go away?!
Question: Currently on Topamax. Have you had these side effects.? Are they normal.? Do they go away.?
I started taking Topamax just under two weeks ago for migraine prevention and I don't feel like myself at all anymore. I've stopped several times while writing this just to try to remember what I was writing about/going to write next. I was just wondering if anyone else has experience what I'm going through now.
My side effects are:
- Extreme Fatigue, but Unable to Fall Asleep
- Mood Swings
- Dry Mouth
- Increased Thirst
- Decreased Appetite
- Loss of Interest in Sex
- Lack of Concentration
- Loss of Memory (ex: forget who I'm calling as phone's ringing)
- Blurred Vision (had previously, since gotten worse)
- Food Tastes Differently
- Slurred Speech
I can't think of anymore...it could be the memory loss or concentration thing though...Health Question & Answer
My side effects are:
- Extreme Fatigue, but Unable to Fall Asleep
- Mood Swings
- Dry Mouth
- Increased Thirst
- Decreased Appetite
- Loss of Interest in Sex
- Lack of Concentration
- Loss of Memory (ex: forget who I'm calling as phone's ringing)
- Blurred Vision (had previously, since gotten worse)
- Food Tastes Differently
- Slurred Speech
I can't think of anymore...it could be the memory loss or concentration thing though...Health Question & Answer
Answers:
I took Topamax before and it made me really mean. It just screwed with my sense of reality. I eventually tried something else, and got a combination that worked. so maybe if the side effects are really bugging you - try something else.?Health Question & Answer
That's a good question to ask your pharmacist. They often know more than the doctor. There are so many great migraine meds, I hate to see you suffering like that.
Treximet is a BRAND new one. If these symptoms persist any longer (2 weeks is long enough.) ask your pharmacist to call your doctor and switch you to Treximet, unless your doctor has another one in mind. Sometimes you'll have to try a few until you hit on the right one.
Bless you and find the right one SOON!! :)Health Question & Answer
Treximet is a BRAND new one. If these symptoms persist any longer (2 weeks is long enough.) ask your pharmacist to call your doctor and switch you to Treximet, unless your doctor has another one in mind. Sometimes you'll have to try a few until you hit on the right one.
Bless you and find the right one SOON!! :)Health Question & Answer
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Your body has the classic symptoms of dehydration!
You maybe already think that you are getting enough water, perhaps you drink plenty of Tea, Coffee, Soda's, Alcohol etc.
But did you know that they are diuretics (Cause water loss) and make the situation worse.
The ONLY true way to re-hydrate (and get your health back )the body is to drink Water (Tap or filtered tap [Britta etc])
Do this for one week to start with - after that you will see huge benefits and will be able to see the reason to keep it up.
Cut Out ALL caffeine containing products (Alcohol too at least till the hydration problem sorts itself out)
Add 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt to 2 Litres water, stir well and before breakfast drink 500ml the rest throughout the day.
Your headaches should disappear and your overall health will improve.
The water is easier to drink that way as well, after a few days you won't taste the salt (even at first it is not very salty anyway).
Go get your life back - get hydrated.
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Your body has the classic symptoms of dehydration!
You maybe already think that you are getting enough water, perhaps you drink plenty of Tea, Coffee, Soda's, Alcohol etc.
But did you know that they are diuretics (Cause water loss) and make the situation worse.
The ONLY true way to re-hydrate (and get your health back )the body is to drink Water (Tap or filtered tap [Britta etc])
Do this for one week to start with - after that you will see huge benefits and will be able to see the reason to keep it up.
Cut Out ALL caffeine containing products (Alcohol too at least till the hydration problem sorts itself out)
Add 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt to 2 Litres water, stir well and before breakfast drink 500ml the rest throughout the day.
Your headaches should disappear and your overall health will improve.
The water is easier to drink that way as well, after a few days you won't taste the salt (even at first it is not very salty anyway).
Go get your life back - get hydrated.
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