Hi there!
I'm on Topamax myself!
It has helped a lot since I've started using it..
When I do get an attack I have Imitrex Instant 50 that blocks everything instantly -or should-.
I've been having a lot of problems with hair loss lately..
I fear it's going to get worse soon! I also have other side effects like uncontrolled movements and I can't focus that well anymore, more aggressive, can't sleep, etc.
So pro's and contra's
Do you have that too?
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Originally Posted by Av8rgirl
Denise
You should see the list of meds I am on...your's doesn't scare me at all!
I started taking Topamax for my migraines in 2002 and it has been a life saver for me. Nothing else has ever worked. It's bad when you walk into the ER and the entire staff knows you by your first name and immediately puts you in a room! I discovered that vomit gets their attention quicker than blood!! LOL!
I actually drove myself to the ER once from school and they drugged me up, let me sleep for about 2 hours and then wouldn't let me drive myself home! How uncool was that! My husband was an airline pilot and on a 3-day trip...now how was I supposed to get home? I figured it out but it took me 2 more days to get my car home...silly people...geez, it was just a bunch of drugs!
Anyway, I know that "T" has worked very well for me and I've only had one breakthrough migraine and that was my fault thinking I could titrate down on the dose! I am on 200mg x 2. That's my dose...not more, not less. I also take 5 MeQs of Urocit-K to counteract the acidosis it causes and make sure I drink plenty of water (kidney stones is one of the side effects).
I hope you find some relief...if you want to try to "T", make darn sure you follow the titration closely because you will not be happy if you don't. 
Start at night and up each dose at night. |