Posted by Carolyn S. K. on October 25, 2000, at 20:27:28
In reply to Re: topamax, posted by kady on June 2, 2000, at 13:24:38
I hear this Topomax works for migraines because migraines are similar to seizures in the way they affect the brain. I'm not sure how that is, but that is what I've heard. I take it for Bipolar Disorder. I started at 25 mgs. at bedtime for one week. Then 50 mg at bedtime for one week. Then 50 mg. at bedtime with 25 mg. in the a.m. for one week. I am about to start 50 mg. in the a.m. and p.m. for for one week. I have not noticed a single negative side effect.
Hope that information helps.
> From prior postings here I found the majority of people lose weight while on Topomax. What I have just read in this long thread though makes me ponder. I am seeing a neurologist after suffering from migraines for the past 7 years. The GYN nor the Pri Care seemed to be able to take care of the problem. I am now in the stages of trying out different migraine meds to see if any work or react badly. Last follow up the neuro mentioned this Topomax. He is prescribing it to some with migraines. Why would this be? Also, I am reading much to do with bi polar, depression, and this Dr advised me this was a new drug to treat seizures. I know it all happens in the brain and sometimes chemically, I am just trying to put together why this is prescribed for so many different things. Anyone have any knowledge on this? By the way, the weight loss thing, this Dr states his most hopeless migraine case is a woman who just recently underwent some gastro surgery to help her lose weight. Since on Topomax, she is losing weight for the first time in her life! And the migraines are treated. I too am curious as to what Nancy's reply will be on why her Dr will not prescibe it anymore. I am trying to find out as much as I can on this drug before taking it. My husband is on Dilantin after surgery for an AVM and I noticed much mental slowdown with him. He has been on it for 3 years now and is just starting to think quicker and more clearly. I wonder if all seizure realated meds have this "dulling" effect? Thanks
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