Topomax is used mostly for epilepsy. It is now used for nerve pain also. Especially when Neurontin & others don't work.

The people I know who take it swear by it. I tried it but I had bad reactions to it so went back to Neurontin. It helps with the nerve pain, but I do fall asleep alot due to the amount of pain meds I do take. But since I don't work that is ok. My doctor also prescribes me Provigil to take when I want or need to stay awake. I could take them every day. They usually give this med to people who have narcolepsy. And Provigil does work really well. I only have to take half a pill twice a day & I can stay awake fine.

Good Luck,
DebbyV