Reviewer: Hannah, 13-18 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been having migraines and headaches every single day for the past 3 or so years(at least that is as long as I can remember having them). Previously I was taking Nortriptyline, but I ended up being allergic to it. Since I have been taking Topamax, I have been getting really dizzy, and I have been getting really bad headaches with sharp pain behind my eye. Hopefully it will start working soon ... Show Full Comment

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I have been having migraines and headaches every single day for the past 3 or so years(at least that is as long as I can remember having them). Previously I was taking Nortriptyline, but I ended up being allergic to it. Since I have been taking Topamax, I have been getting really dizzy, and I have been getting really bad headaches with sharp pain behind my eye. Hopefully it will start working soon because it hasnâ??t done anything beneficial yet.
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Reviewer: ClusterMigraine, 45-54 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I suffered from debilitating Cluster Headaches for almost 20 years. Finally a physician recommended I try Topamax. I take one pill at night before bedtime to help offset any tiredness. After a month, I no longer suffered from Cluster (suicide) headaches. I'm grateful.

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I suffered from debilitating Cluster Headaches for almost 20 years. Finally a physician recommended I try Topamax. I take one pill at night before bedtime to help offset any tiredness. After a month, I no longer suffered from Cluster (suicide) headaches. I'm grateful.
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Reviewer: jen, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been on this medicine for about two weeks, i have had headaches every singe day since i have been on it. Started with 25 mil. now on 50 mil and in a few days will be going on 100 mil. Im thinking will this work i pray it does im about to loose it if these migraines dont go away.

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I have been on this medicine for about two weeks, i have had headaches every singe day since i have been on it. Started with 25 mil. now on 50 mil and in a few days will be going on 100 mil. Im thinking will this work i pray it does im about to loose it if these migraines dont go away.
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Reviewer: LucyLinn10, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I still hold so much anger when I think about what this drug did to me in the span of a month. I had severe side effects, from random tingling in my hands and feet to horrible mental and cognitive function. The effects this drug had on my mental state will never outweigh any positive changes it had to my migraines. This drug made me feel like I was truly going crazy. Iâ??m very open with my l ... Show Full Comment

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I still hold so much anger when I think about what this drug did to me in the span of a month. I had severe side effects, from random tingling in my hands and feet to horrible mental and cognitive function. The effects this drug had on my mental state will never outweigh any positive changes it had to my migraines. This drug made me feel like I was truly going crazy. Iâ??m very open with my loved ones about my struggles with my mental health but this drug scared me into silence. I was not warned that it could have any side effects on my mental state or cognition so I only assumed that I was starting to go insane. Inability to speak sentences, say the right words, or worst of all - trouble explaining how I was feeling. Biggest mood swings Iâ??ve ever experienced. Episodes of being incredibly manic, to then not getting out of bed for days. It all got worse each week with the dosage increases. I couldnâ??t finish the simplest of tasks and eventually had to take the semester off of school, before understanding it was the drug causing all of these issues. Thankfully a close friend suggested to look up the side effects ONLY in response to my tingly feet and hands, and thatâ??s when I read and realized this drug was causing the month of internal chaos. I have such hatred towards this drug. PLEASE be aware and prepared for the effects this drug COULD have on your mind before starting it.
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Reviewer: l.cooper, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been taking 50 mg 2x a day since 11/30/18. The first week a migraine put me in the ER. I am still suffering with the usual cluster headache and not finding much relief. I am not sure if this new drug is working or if I should continue trying it. I do like the loss of appetite that comes with taking tomamax because everything else I have tried causes weight gain and I do not need that! Not s ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking 50 mg 2x a day since 11/30/18. The first week a migraine put me in the ER. I am still suffering with the usual cluster headache and not finding much relief. I am not sure if this new drug is working or if I should continue trying it. I do like the loss of appetite that comes with taking tomamax because everything else I have tried causes weight gain and I do not need that! Not sure what to do at this point. Suffer with the headaches and foggy brain or ask to try another medication and go through those side effects....
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