I take 100 mg Topiramate (generic for Topamax) each morning for mood stabilization but initially thought I couldn't because of the gastric side effects. However, my doctor set me up on a regimin of pro-biotics, not antiacids. I take 2 Alines or comparable probiotic capsules at lunch daily, 2 servings of Activia yogurt nightly, & 2 servings mornings along with 1 serving of DanActive. That has solved my problem, or at least decreased it greatly.

Good luck. I agree with you...I'd hate to give up topiramate, because it's been a wonder drug for me.