My dr had me on 100 mg but I kept complaining of flu-like symptoms and stomach problems. At first I thought I had a virus. The next time I thought maybe salmonella poisoning from tomatoes, but now I think it may be linked to the topomax. My dr reduced me to 50 mg, but now I am having the same stuff again. My migraines have greatly decreased, but I feel crummy off and on all the time and even run a low grade temp.
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Q: Can increase stomach acid & flu symptoms be from topomax?
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6/26/08 10:00pm
Hey,
I am not sure I remember having stomach acid but I definitely remember flu symptoms when beginning the drug. It decreases your appetite so that could be linked to your stomach problems. I remeber not wanting to eat or even drink water (felt kinda cracked out)
I very clearly remember being hot and then cold, and just generally not feeling well. I'm glad that topamax gave you some relief. It worked for a few months with me, but then I just couldn't take the side effects and felt like the anxiety that it gave me was actually causing more headaches.
If you enjoy the relief you get from it then maybe your doctor can perscribe an additional medication for the side effects. Not ideal, but it may work
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