Hi Mari, I read that you were on Topomax for a week and a half. You said it was horrible. Can you tell me what were your side effects and how long it took for them to go away? My husband has been on it for 5 days at 50 mgs a day and now his hip is paralized. He can't bent. He can't bend his knees. He can walk, but he looks like a robot. Any info you can provide me will be greatly appreciated? Brenda.