Hi all has anyone tried Topamax? If so are they any good, I’ve been prescribe these instead of Pregabalin.
thanks Deborah
Hi all has anyone tried Topamax? If so are they any good, I’ve been prescribe these instead of Pregabalin.
thanks Deborah
Hi Deborah, yes I tried them a few years ago. Was prescribed them instead of Pregabalin (which caused me problems) & I was keen to try them as says you can LOSE weight on them!
Unfortunately it didn’t work. I felt dreadful on them. My tinnitus went through the roof and my head felt so fuzzy…like there was pressure in my brain. Felt like a zombie. I only stayed on them a week or two as felt so dreadful.
However that doesn’t mean they won’t work for you. I tend to have a strong reaction to everything (I’ve tried them all and can only tolerate Amitriptyline) …so you should give them a go. Be interested to know how they are for you.
Pat xx
Hi Pat
Well consultant sent an email over with a prescription for Topamax to my doctor, he signed it and my husband picked it up from the chemist, so will reduce the Pregabalin as told and start with a low dosage of Topamax so will see how I do, I do hope I can tolerate them. Deborah X
lts worth googling Topamax - it is prescribed for epilepsy - migraines. And because it is also good for weight loss - look up Topamax and Weight loss. Dose seems to start a 25mg and gradually builds up to 100mg.
Odd how many of the drugs that GP’s prescribe for MS are for epilepsy.