topamax and eye problem

By ottelia Wednesday, December 19, 2007

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Hello,

I am new to the forum. I started Topamax on November 25th. I've had some side effects but nothing unmanageable. I've had only two breakthrough migraines, which has been wonderful. Now I have begun experiencing eye pain and pressure. My pharmacist says he thinks I should continue on my 50 mg. I believe he knows as much as my doctor and I don't have to pay him. I don't have insurance. It's $100.00 just to go in for a short consult on meds. Any thoughts on the eye problem? Thank you.

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Eileen Gray

12/19/07 8:50pm

Welcome to the site!

This is a tough one. I understand the no insurance and not wanting to spend any extra $$ - but if you are experiencing increased pressure - you should check with your eye doctor. I know, it's probably nothing, but you want to be sure.

Is the pressure feeling different from the start of a migraine feeling? Is the pressure constant?

I would check with an eye doctor, just to check your pressure and be sure.

I know it probably wasn't the answer you were hoping for, but it's your sight in the and you don't want to mess with that, right!

Let us know how you make out!

-Eileen

Oh, and you can also ask the eye doctor, since you don't have insurance if they can give you a reduced rate since you'll be paying out yourself - most doctors are pretty accomidating in that respect.

ottelia

12/19/07 10:59pm

Thank you for your post Eileen!

I will talk with my doctor and pharmacist tomorrow. You are right - I don't want to spend money but my eyesight is too important. Thank you for your prompt advice. I look forward to working with the forum more. I have had migraines for fifty years ( I'm 53) and I've gone through the gamut of tests and meds but I'm always looking for the 'holy grail' - a migraine med that works!

Thank you again..

Nancy Harris Bonk, Health Guide

12/19/07 9:20pm

Hello, and welcome to MyMigraineConnection.com!

If you are experiencing eye pain, please, please call your doctor in the morning to report this. It shouldn't wait. In fact the FDA has this on its med watch list, http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.. This may be one potential side effect (not common, but it can happen) that can lead to permanent vision issues like glaucoma. Ocular pain, or eye pain, is one of the symptoms associated with this condition. Potential Vision Issues with Topamax

Please let us know how you make out, ok?

There are many other options for Migraine prevention, so don't worry about not having any. Migraine Preventive Medications - Too Many Options To Give Up!

Thank you for creating a SharePost. SharePosts are a form of blogging, and there are many things you can do with them. You can share an experience, suggest something that's helped you, use SharePosts as a Migraine and headache journal, and many other things.

We also have a discussion forum that you may want to check out. Especially if you have questions or are looking for information, you may find the interaction on the forum to be quite helpful. To get to the forum, just look for the orange box marked "Manage" and click on the Migraine Forums link. Because our forums are maintained by a third party, you'll need to register for the forum. You can use the same information you used to create your community log-in if you like. If you want to go directly to the forum, you can click HERE.

Along with your personal "My Home" page and the discussion forum, you'll find links to a great deal of helpful information on the main page of our site, http://www.MyMigraineConnection.com.

If you have any questions, please feel free to post them to the forum or send me a message through my profile.

Welcome again,

Nancy Bonk
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ottelia

12/19/07 10:51pm

Thank you very much for responding, Nancy. I will call my doctor and my pharmacist tomorrow morning. They both need to know this info...I am titrating down tonight and not taking my nightly dose. I am only on 50 mg so I think it will be alright. I look forward to getting on the forum. I have suffered with migraine for fifty years (I'm 53) and have gone through many, many tests and meds but I will continue in my quest to find something that works. Thank you again for your kind and quick response.

Teri Robert, Health Guide

12/19/07 11:23pm

Ottelia,

Please let us know what your doctor says. The links Nancy gave you are very important. Even though it's rare, Topamax has caused some cases of glaucoma, and once you lose vision to glaucoma, there's no repairing the damage.

I'll look forward to talking with you on thre forum too. We have a couple of things in common right away -- Migraines and being 53!

Teri

ottelia

12/19/07 11:29pm

Thanks Teri!

I'm reading all the links - very, very helpful...

I will let you know the outcome - (we boomers need to figure this stuff out...:)

Thanks so much for responding,

Ottelia

Teri Robert, Health Guide

12/19/07 11:41pm

You're quite welcome, Ottelia! '

Not only do we boomers need to figure this stuff out, we need to stick together!!

Keep on being cautious and learning all you can. That's the best way to go.

"Talk" with you soon,

Teri

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