Guest Vietnam Tanker Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 My PCP is talking to me about this drug to replace my Gabapentin for the neuropathy in my arms and legs. He says the Gabapentin is causing to much weight gain and is no longer working well in my system. This new drug has two side effects that he says he can control, they are mild anorexia and weight loss. I am curious if anyone knows aboutthis drug or is on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 this is also Topomax...aka...Topastupid....aka...Dopamax. I've been on it for a few years now for migraine management. These other lovely nicknames are due to the cognitive side effects. For the first few weeks I couldn't remember how to write my own name. Still, even years later....have trouble with short-term memory issues and simple things, especially spelling...and I was always very, very good at spelling! I did loose about 30lbs initially on it....then no more. It also caused my hands, feet and face to tingle constantly for the first several weeks and with each dosage increase. I take 100mg twice a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltate90 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I TAKE 150MG TWICE A DAY FOR PAIN, HAD SIDE EFFECTS FOR WEIGHT LOST (30LBS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted December 29, 2008 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted December 29, 2008 If you take topiramate you need to get your eyes checked frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Really? Why the frequent eye exams??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted December 29, 2008 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted December 29, 2008 topiramate can hurt your eyes. You need to keep a watch on the side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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