I would recommend to stop Topamax immediately, if it causes such deep depression. This is definitely not normal. I was taking Topamax just for three times (25 mg), and side effects were so bad that I could not sleep, could not eat, could not think clearly. I felt I cannot afford taking it, since I don't want to lose my job where I need exceptional mental concentration and perfect memory. These have been always my strengths, but due to Topamax I noticed I have become like an idiot, and this made me so distressed. Actually, I can share with you how I cope with migraines. In worst cases Frova helps me, but after it I need at least to stay 30 minutes quiet, better having a rest in a couch or an arm-chair. My work does not always allow me doing this, but when I feel my migraine is too bad, I lock my office, switch off telephone, and tell my colleagues and students not to bother me for half an hour, since I am working on a complicated problem, which needs my total concentration. This little, but necessary lies helps me to hide my bad condition from the others and gives me some time to recover. I just sit in an armchair with closed eyes, lights off, and relax. I keep a woolen scarf in my office, and when I have a migraine attack, I put it on my head and around my neck. I have noticed that warmth helps me. When migraine happens when I am at home, I take a hot shower, hot water massage helps  a lot. I also massage neck-shoulder area, there are some very sensitive points near on my upper back near my neck, where muscles are as if squizzed and press on nerves that are aching. I go to the chiropracter once a month, and he helps me a lot, stretching my neck. I understood that my migraines come partially because I work long hours, day after day, year after year just sitting at the desk.

Note from moderator: Topamax should NOT be immediately or abruptly discontinued. Doing so can cause complications such as seizures. ALWAYS discontinue medictions under the supervision of your doctor.

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