Is Topamax worth it? - Headaches & Migraines Message Board

rockgirl7 · 02-11-2006, 12:18 PM

I have suffered with Migraines for almost 8 years now. My doctor has tried a bunch of meds but none seem to help. My cousin is a nurse and she told me that many people that visit her office have been successful with Topamax...so I got hopeful. I came online to do research and I hear so many bad things. I guess my question for you is...Is Topamax worth the side effects? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Melissa

Mz Migraine · 02-11-2006, 04:47 PM

It was for me!

mollymadison · 02-11-2006, 05:06 PM

I am on 200mg per day; 100mg every 12 hrs. and it seems to have lessened my migraines although it has not helped the hormonal headaches that I am suffering from now. I am still hopeful though. My suggestion is to try it and see what happens. Not everyone has the bad side effects. The only side effect I have is the tingling in my fingers and toes and I take folic acid to help with that side effect. It seems to help and it is going away.

Molly.

agravy · 02-13-2006, 08:57 AM

I am on 250mg a day and think it's worth it. yes there are side effects as there are to almost all meds. but it sure beats having migraines. Only you can decide what's best for you. best of luck. my worst problem is saying the wrong words. All I can warn you is if you do take it is to start off slow & increase your dosage slowly!!!
Alicia

duff19 · 02-14-2006, 01:31 AM

I used it for my migraines two times. The first time it didnt work, and the second time I lost 10 or so pounds on it. The side effects are what did me in, but it IS really a very good drug for many things including migraines. It just depends on the person really. Try it out and if the side effects arent bad then stick to it. Dont go up to a high dose right away though, it can be too much!