Just wanted to say that I have been on Topamax for quite some time - took a break from it a year or so ago when my neuro wanted to try something else, but other than that I think I have been on 200-300 for about 5 years.

I have not had any side effects at all - not even weight loss :-( other than diet soda tastes kinda funny now and then.

If it was not for this drug, I don't think I could hold down a job. Neurontin and Lyrica were NIGHTMARES for me.

Everyone is different. I would hate to think that someone would not try a drug because it gave someone else a side effect, when it may just be the drug that helps them.

Taking topamax has kept me off daily use of narcotics. Makes a big difference in my life.