Topamax and Headaches - Headaches & Migraines Message Board

snooter76 · 01-10-2003, 05:31 AM

I was prescribed Topamax for my headaches on Monday January 6, 2003. So I have been taking it for 5 days now. I can tell a big difference in my headaches. I was having tenderness, soreness, pressure, and pain under and around my right eye only before I went to the neurologist on Monday and he prescribed this drug. The only thing is I have been having some side effects of this drug like, being spaced out about an half hour to an hour after I take it and tingiling in my hands but it is very mild. Also I have noticed that soda tastes very flat. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem while being on this drug. I am to have a MRI run today Friday January 10, 2003 to rule out what is going on. The neuro is not sure if it is my sinsus or migraines or something else. Then I am to see and Ears, Nose, and Throat Dr. on Wednesday January 15, 2003. If anyone has any information on this drug it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Snooter

Karla · 01-10-2003, 07:25 PM

I tried from 50mg to 600mg of Topamax and had no luck with it helping my headaches. It did however, make my brain mush. I couldn't remember things and would get lost going places. It was horrible. I had no problem on the lower dose of around 100mg.

jenn96 · 01-14-2003, 02:09 PM

I have been taking topamax (100 mg) for 9 months now and it has been the only preventative to help my headaches. I do still get migraines every now and then but not like before. Hope it continues to help!!!

nebmale · 03-24-2003, 10:41 AM

Sorry, but carbonated drinks will taste like crap until you get off the topamax. I was on it for about a year and couldn't wait to get off so I could have another soda. Good luck w/ it!!

lilrednks · 04-08-2003, 11:12 PM

I am on Topamax 50mg daily. I ahve had the tingling in my hands which is why Im back down to 50 mg ( I was working up to 200mg a day). But I haven't had any problem with the soda. Not sure what I would do if I did, I live on the stuff LOL