Newbie intro/ Topamax - sore throat?

[meimei]

Hi everyone. I'm new here, hoping you can help me with some questions.

By way of context/intro, I was diagnosed with New Daily Persistent Headaches 12 months ago, but don't entirely meet the clinical definition (didn't have the sudden onset) so not too sure about the diagnosis.

I always have a mild to moderate constant headache combined with some fatigue-type symptoms. I have had some relief from the headaches (which used to be much worse) by being on a grain free diet (I swear this has changed my life - I would encourage anyone experiencing a chronic illness to give this a try, and am happy to go into more detail if anyone is interested). I have also just discovered I have low B12.

I'm taking a range of herbal/vitamin supplements, and I have recently started taking a combination of Topamax (15mg/day) and Atacand (4mg/day). I know these are pretty small doses, but I have now started having the following symptoms:
*dry sore throat
*mildly raised temperature (37.4 - this is higher than normal for me)
*extreme thirst (probably drank 4-5L yesterday)
*dry mouth
*zero appetite
*fatigue (more than usual - probably linked to the not eating thing)
*runny nose

My doctor says that none of these are side effects of Topamax, except the decreased appetite, but I've found a few web sites that do list these as side effects.

Has anyone else experienced any of these as side effects of taking Topamax? Did they go away over time? Thanks

~meimei

[BlueSteam]

Did your dr tell you that the topamax will dehydrate you? You need to drink a lot of water and something with electrolytes in it. I noticed that I was more up to date on the med's side effects than my own dr was.

[bud6333]

Your apitite should return in time as you adjust to the medication. It will still be much less than before if your experience is anything like mine. Do make sure you contine to drink plenty of water and be aware that Topo can make some folks a bit edgy sounds like your doc may have neglected to let you in on that one as well.

Feel better,
Bud....

[Mz Migraine]

The ones you listed:
mildly raised temperature
dry mouth
zero appetite
fatigue

Are some of the known side effects of Topamax.

With some people they go away with time.

I've been on Topamax for 4 years & still suffer from most of the side effects.