I have been taking taking Topamax for about 5 months now. I take 200mg a day. The only major side effect that I have is memory loss. I have very poor short term memory. (anyone else) Aside for that I think its a wonderful drug. Its heped with my BP and I've lost 20lbs. I am BP, Severe Anxiety Disorder, I suffer from panic attacks and possoble BPD (... more