Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Let me start by saying, this is the only medication I've taken religiously since I've filled the prescription (one 50 mg pill at bedtime). Usually I'm forgetful about taking pills daily. Anyway, I have had headaches since elementary school. Migraines here and there. Finally went to a neurologist 3 wks ago to see what was up. So we've started this 90 day regimen to see if it helps. ... Show Full Comment

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Let me start by saying, this is the only medication I've taken religiously since I've filled the prescription (one 50 mg pill at bedtime). Usually I'm forgetful about taking pills daily. Anyway, I have had headaches since elementary school. Migraines here and there. Finally went to a neurologist 3 wks ago to see what was up. So we've started this 90 day regimen to see if it helps. The headaches have pretty much faded. There are days where it's like I feel one coming on but it never comes. Don't quite like that feeling, but it's better than a full on headache or migraine. My feet though, especially my heels, have this weird tingling sensation at odd times of the day, which I'm guessing is a side effect after reading other reviews. I also feel what I'm assuming is anxiety. I've never felt this way, almost all day, it's like my heart races, my breathing gets weird. I try to take deep breaths, that doesn't work. I just have to wait it out. Again, after reading other reviews, I'm assuming that these side effects are coming from the Topamax. I'm also on Depo-provera but never get like this before. Maybe it's the mixture, idk. I'm going to have to speak to the neurologist again to see if there is an alternative.
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Reviewer: ridgerunner39, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I started taking this on 1/30/18 and haven't had the first headache since only some dull pain for the first couple days. I was taking 25mg twice daily, but the side effects are rough like everyone else says. I had to make myself eat or maybe remind myself to. I have a sick feeling in my stomach so much so that I thought I had the flu, but tested negative. I've felt a little discouraged (do ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking this on 1/30/18 and haven't had the first headache since only some dull pain for the first couple days. I was taking 25mg twice daily, but the side effects are rough like everyone else says. I had to make myself eat or maybe remind myself to. I have a sick feeling in my stomach so much so that I thought I had the flu, but tested negative. I've felt a little discouraged (down) mentally, not depressed, but frustrated..moody even. It helped my migraines, but I'm still adjusting to the side effects. My doctor had me just take my evening pill last night so I'll be just taking one nightly to see if that helps. I wish you all the best.
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Reviewer: ChocolateCity1980, 35-44 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been taking this medication for over 5 years. It has worked well for my migraines. I would have migraines 3-4 times a week. Some lasting for over a week at a time. I currently take 100mg twice a day. I also take amitriptyline at night, plus I have prn meds. But for the most part. It has helped me a lot. I am pleased.

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I have been taking this medication for over 5 years. It has worked well for my migraines. I would have migraines 3-4 times a week. Some lasting for over a week at a time. I currently take 100mg twice a day. I also take amitriptyline at night, plus I have prn meds. But for the most part. It has helped me a lot. I am pleased.
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Reviewer: 2yearsnow, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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After 15 days still getting daily headaches although they may be less severe so Iâ??m hopeful. But Iâ??m a zombie on 150 mg a day so probably wonâ??t go to the max. Canâ??t think, stumble around, gums bleed, hands and lips tingle. Will do the 90 day recommended program before moving on to the next step if necessary; a nerve block according to the doc.

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After 15 days still getting daily headaches although they may be less severe so Iâ??m hopeful. But Iâ??m a zombie on 150 mg a day so probably wonâ??t go to the max. Canâ??t think, stumble around, gums bleed, hands and lips tingle. Will do the 90 day recommended program before moving on to the next step if necessary; a nerve block according to the doc.
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Reviewer: Pam, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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It is very early days for me so far as I have only been taking 25mg at night for 1 week so far. I have however already felt very dizzy with some tingling in my feet. The last few days I have not felt very hungry, but still feel very full as though I had eaten a large meal. I am hoping that my body adjusts so that I can get some relief from my DAILY CHRONIC migraine soon. I am certainly not giving ... Show Full Comment

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It is very early days for me so far as I have only been taking 25mg at night for 1 week so far. I have however already felt very dizzy with some tingling in my feet. The last few days I have not felt very hungry, but still feel very full as though I had eaten a large meal. I am hoping that my body adjusts so that I can get some relief from my DAILY CHRONIC migraine soon. I am certainly not giving up on it yet.
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