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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 109
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Topomax is a trip!
Thank you very much for posting this about Topomax.
This med as all medications have side effects which may cause problems in some people.
Topomax is being used as an anti-seizure medication for RSD/CRPS. It sure does help with the "Electrical Jolts" or seizure type pain that we have in our limbs.
Topomax is being prescribed for migrines and for weight loss. And think it's a whole lot better than than it's partner Neu"rotten."
Topomax has other side effects. My have hair Loss, and my cognitive skills have been effected.
And for what it is worth, I still have pain. But I'd be a whole lot worse if I wasn't on Topomax. If I do happen to skip a dose, the jolts come back with a vengence. I wish I could tolerate a higher dose of Topomax but my memory and speech problems would increase, and that wouldn't be good.
Everyone has to make the decision for themselves and have regular blood tests to be sure that your body is tolerating your medications. Right now, I have blood tests done every 3 months by my internist.
Bottom line, Topomax is a trip but it's better than Neu"rotten"
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