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(Message started by: barbee on Jun 19^th, 2002, 12:11am)

Title: Topamax
Post by barbee on Jun 19^th, 2002, 12:11am

My neuro has prescribed Topamax, start small and work up. BUT, in reading the directions, it warns about possible glaucoma side effects. Since I already have glaucoma, I object. She says "Oh, it doesn't usually happen." Glaucoma is too scary to risk. Has anyone taken Topamax?

Title: Re: Topamax
Post by susan on Jun 19^th, 2002, 10:46am

Yes I have taken it...it was effective for a few weeks, and then the beast took over again. I agree with you that the "Glaucoma" factor is too risky. It's fine & easy for your Doc to say that "it doesn't usually happen", but it is your eyesight at risk. S

Title: Re: Topamax
Post by clavers on Jun 19^th, 2002, 11:05am

I took topamax. It made me completely crazy for three days and then messed me up in various ways for several months. (I stuck with it) It never helped my CH at all. This might be the worst drug I ever took. I am chronic which might make a big difference. If you are episodic it might do some good.

Title: Re: Topamax
Post by mustang on Jun 19^th, 2002, 11:22am

I took Topamax at two different times both times made my ch worse,second time caused blood vessels in my eyes to ruptue, when I told my nuro this he told me he was at his wits end with me and maybe I should find a
new nuro. Am trying to find one now. I live in Dunedin,Fla. any one in the area that can recomend a good nuro I am all ears.