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Bad Topamax experience - worth trying Zonegran?

By Ask the Clinician, Health Guide Sunday, February 28, 2010
Full Question:   I was taking Topamax for migraines, but thought I was losing my mind.  My head hurt, had eye pressure, no taste, memory loss, and visual problems.  My Dr. wanted to UP the dosage?   After speaking with my GP, we titrated down on the Topamax.  I feel ...
Husband experiencing severe headaches - doctors who specialize?
Anonymous
Anonymous
3/ 1/10 7:15pm

For what it's worth, Topamax was not a good fit for me, but I am tolerating Zonegran much, much better.  I didn't sleep a wink on Topamax and had mood swings, although losing weight was nice.  I was happy not to gain it back after switching to zonegran, and to get some rest!

By Ask the Clinician, Health Guide— Last Modified: 09/04/10, First Published: 02/28/10