Posted by psydoc on December 9, 2001, at 22:41:55
In reply to Topamax and back pain, posted by dee1960 on December 9, 2001, at 11:20:31
> Has anyone else had trouble with back pain while on Topamax? I had the same problem while on Neurontin (although my pdoc would never believe me). I don't want to stop the stuff since it's the only med that's ever NOT made me gain weight; in fact, I've lost weight. Also, has anyone had any irritability and/or depression while on Topamax? I'm on 100mg at this time, soon to work up to 200mg. Am also on: Tegretol, Serzone, & Klonipin (BP I or II, depending on which pdoc you talk to, and PMDD). The back pain is driving me wild.
> Thanks,
> DeeI have not run into back pain as a side-effect of Topamax, but am a great beleiver in the saying "Any drug can cause any side-effect"
Of course, back pain just might be a symptom of a kidney stone, and it is known that Topamax can cause kidney stones in some people.
Increases in irritability and even increases in depression have been reported by a few people taking Topamax.
Best regards . . .
Ivan
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