Depakote vs Topamax

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Depakote is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Topamax is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room).
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guest | 20.05.13
Since taking this drug I rarely feel manic. There seems to be some side effects such as more fatigue, weight gain and hair loss.
hunteress | 22.03.13
seams to work but my hair is falling out
wanda | 13.03.13
The first two days i felt better than i have in years. When I came home from hospital I layed in chair for 6 days on 3 pills a day unable to move. I could not get any doctors to call back, the pharmacist suggested to reduce dosage. I have done that and feel better, not great like i did on the lamictal i took for 5 years. It seems to have made me insomic. I will give a little more time and tha ...
Sandy86 | 25.02.13
I am 27 have 2 young children,I have had migraines since I was very yng it runs in my family would have migraines once a month that would take me down to the bed for bout 3 days an inbetweee mothly migraines I suffered from terrible headaches ive had lots of tesg done and my migraines and headaches were a mystery i was in a car wreck on 6/7/2012 ad severe anxiety and was diagnosed with severe bi-p ...
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TXMom73 | 03.06.13
I've had migraines since I was a little girl, so basically my whole life. Topamax was a wonder drug for me. I started years ago on 25mg. Over the years they have had to increase it. Just a few weeks ago they have put me on the max of 400mg. After it runs it's course and doesn't help anymore, they will have to try a new medication. A beta-blocker or anti-depressant for migraines. The side effects w ...
ASNOW4210 | 26.05.13
I STARTED USING TOPAMAX BACK IN 2003. AT FIRST IT HELPED WITH MY MIGRAINES BUT I STILL HAD 10-15 MIGRAINES A MONTH. AND THAT WAS BETTER THEN BEFORE I STARTED TOPAMAX. NOW 10 YEARS LATER I AM AT A NUEROLOGIST BECAUSE I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY SHORT TERM MEMORY. AND A LOT OF OTHER ISSUES INCLUDING TINGLING IN MY HANDS, EXTREME FATIGUE, BACK PAIN THAT CAN NOT BE EXPLAINED, IM DROPPING THINGS, ...
Silverskates | 21.05.13
I've been on Topamax for 16 mos. & it's given me my life back! I've had 2 neck surgeries (multiple fusions w/plates & screws) & I have chronic neck pain. For 3 yrs. I had unexplained vomiting & sweating which turned out to be due to a type of migraine so my Dr. put me on Topamax. By wk. 3, I was a new person. It also turned out to help my neck pain more than the narcotics I've trie ...
guest | 05.05.13
I started taking Topamax about 8months ago. Suffered migraines all my life, Im now 46, nothing helped, until now, it is the best thing ever, in the eight months Ive been on it, Ive had one migraine. Sure a few cluster s here and there but nothing like before. This is an amazing drug. I only I was put on it years ago. Side affects well yeah, I was 68 kgs and now 48kgs but I would rather live looki ...
GRAMMIE | 03.05.13
TOPAMAX IS A CATCH 22 FOR ME...IT DID HELP WITH SLOWING DOWN THE EXCRUCIATING ATTACKS I WAS GETTING..AFTER TAKING IT FOR MORE THAN 3 YEARS & MANY OF THE SAME SIDE AFFECTS AS OTHERS...CRAZY BRAIN..LOSS OF TASTE..LOSS OF ENERGY...I'VE TAKEN THIS SO LONG THAT IT HAS BECOME HARMFUL TO MY HEALTH & I NEED TO STOP COLD TURKEY ...MY HEALTH HAS BECOME LIFE-THREATENING...THAT'S WHY I HAVE MIXED FEEL ...