Have you. or anyone you know used Topamax?

Hmm... That's very interesting about effecting the taste of some stuff. I'll have to ask my friend if she has noticed that. So you have been usig it for about a month? How long did the Dr want you to keep using it?

Hi..I happen to be the friend that is on Topomax. I did notice that sodas sometimes taste flat, but once in a while they are okay, just not like they used to. I certainly can't eat very much like I used to. I have lost about 44 lbs in four months. I do have to say that I was perscibe this, along with cymbalta for Bi-polar disorder. I do experience tingling in my hands and feet, sometimes knees, when my dosage is changed. I also wake with strange blurred vision and struggle with, what my Dr. calls, "word searching" where I can't get simple words out or I jumble them. It can be either very frustrating or quite amusing. These are meds I will be on for a long time and the weight loss is a huge bonus for my self esteem. Topomax is worth the other side effects, but it can be frustrating at times. I have been told that hte vision problems, although the only last a few seconds when I wake are due to the pressure in my brain on the occular nerve.

Same here! I have the tingling sensations and the 'word searching' too! And sometimes I completely loose my train of thought. I'll have an idea to share and then POOF! its gone. For some, it only reinforces the fact they think I'm a complete loon! LOL! Oh well. I can't eat as much either and my mouth is dry all the time. But looking back at my eating habits, I wasn't eating because I was hungry most of the time anyway. Glad to hear from ya! :)

Well that's interesting. Actually seeing things or was it skin tingling type of things he imagined? My Dr did mention tingling, but he said it was temporary. Was this why he hated it, or was it because of other things?

His mom has told me that he would start talking to people that wasn't there, while on it. I asked him about this earlier today and he told me that it also made his joints sore. Mainly his knees and elbows. I hope that your friend doesn't have these side effects while on it.

My wife takes it and it really helps with her headaches. Been on it about a year now with any back side effects. It did curve her appetite and she loss weight when she first went on it and her doctor is talking about increasing the dosage to help her loss weight. I believe Topamax has this listed as a side effect also.

Have you lost much weight? I wish I could try this... oh well.

Sounds really nice. If you ever do get on the scale, let me know how much you lost.

actually im afraid to go weigh myself lol dont want to know if its just a pound or two lol but others keep telling me i look like ive lost quite a bit so i guess it must be working as many people not just family members are saying it. even people i havent seen and dont know im taking it are saying things. Peace Out ~*~J_Dawgs~*~