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What does it do?
This product is used for the treatment of epilepsy and prevention of migraine headaches. It appears to work at multiple sites in the brain, although its mechanism of action is not well understood.
Last text update: 2011-10-05
Last data update: 2012-05-18
Usage:
Topamax (along with other drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) is most commonly used to treat the conditions below. Please note that some patients may be using this medication for more than one condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Migraine/Headache | 61% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 19% |
| Epilepsy/Seizures | 17% |
| Depression | 6% |
| Neuropathic Pain | 6% |
| Pain-Generalized | 4% |
| Tremor | 2% |
| Fibromyalgia | 2% |
| Anxiety | 2% |
| Migraine | 2% |
General Information:
- 7.7
- Topamax Average Satisfaction Score
- 82% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Topamax.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 23,000 users taking Topamax (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Topamax (Topiramate)
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If I take St. John's Wort will that interfere with the effectiveness of topamax?
- 52 year old Female – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-04-11 09:17:08
I take the generic brand twice a day 25 mg each time. I find that this medication really helps control my migraines. I've had migraines my whole life and this has been a real blessing. My daughter however does not like this medication, she found that her memory was effected and she even though her migraines were somewhat controlled on the medication, she didn't like the way her head felt (cotton candyish). 58 yr old female
- 57 year old Female – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-03-06 08:13:23
I was wondering if anyone has had any swallowing problems associated with Topamax? I started on 25mg daily for migraines then was increased to 50 mg. After about 6 months I developed problems swallowing. To the point that I couldn't even swallow my saliva. I stopped taking it for awhile and the problem went away. But my migraines started again. I have started back on 25mg again and am hoping I don't have any more problems. Was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this?
- 37 year old Female – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-02-21 22:10:49
