I've been on topamax for a little over a year. I have experienced weight loss, roughly 35-40 lbs, but I could afford to lose it. I also take 250mg of topamax per day, which may be higher than what your doctor may reccomend for you. A previous poster mentioned tingling. I had that as well. That is a common side effect that happens. Mine ... more

I've been getting them since I was 12, i'm now 31. I tried everything from pain pills, to treat the headaches as they came, to antidepressants & heart medications taken daily to prevent them from coming. The medication I take now is called topamax, it's an an epilepsy medication, and I take it daily to prevent migraines, rather than takin... more