I used it for a few weeks then discontiuned because of side effects. For me Topomax caused memory loss and inability to concentrate. I am an electrical engineer so the nature of my work requires me to have a functioning brain. Some here call it "Dopeymax".

It works different for some people so good luck.

O2 is a great abort and I swear by what Batch said.

I take topamax and have since 99. My regular dose is 100mg at night (but during a "high cycle" I sometimes up the dosage). I've not had the side effects that others have had. A little memory loss (but I'm old) - I write post it notes. I'm an accountant and it hasn't really affected my work. I take the whole dose at night and nothing in the daytime, so if I have any side effects - I guess I sleep them off.

When I started taking it, I was a basket case and the effects were almost immeidate. My headaches just stopped for a while. I still get hit, but NOT anything like I was getting hit when I started taking it. A few years ago I decided to get med free and quit taking it and things went good for a few months and then WHAM! So I don't think I'll be getting off it for a long time to come.... in fact my neuro has a written statement from me to use a BASEBALL bat if I ever decide to do something like that again.

For me it works.

Hugs BD

It works fine for many people. But if you feel yourself feeling "dopey", at least it wears off fast. 

notepads and sticky's lol