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(Message started by: BigRick on Jun 7^th, 2005, 10:29pm)

Title: Topamax side effect
Post by BigRick on Jun 7^th, 2005, 10:29pm

I started taking Topamax 4 days ago and when I went to drink a Coke last night it tasted flat.I poured it out and opened another one,it tasted the same also.At work today I bought a Dr. Pepper out of a machine and it tasted bad also.I realized it was the Topamax that was making everything taste funny.Is this normal?How long will this last.
Thanks for any input. ;;D

Title: Re: Topamax side effect
Post by E-Double on Jun 7^th, 2005, 10:34pm

Yup!!!!!!
Everything tasted like A$$ !!!!!!

If that is the only side effect....enjoy!

Best to ya,

E

Title: Re: Topamax side effect
Post by unsolved1 on Jun 7^th, 2005, 11:08pm

Topamax (also called "Dopeymax" around here) has lots of side effects. The dumb feeling, confusion, and ass taste was all minor compared to the kidney stones I got, twice, from this drug.

About 1 in 50 adults taking Topamax have developed kidney stones. They are more common in men and in those who have had them before. They also may be more likely to occur if Diamox (acetazolamide) or Zonegran (zonisamide) is also taken or if the ketogenic diet (a special diet sometimes used to control seizures in children) is followed. Topamax therefore should be used cautiously in people taking Diamox or Zonegran or using the ketogenic diet.
To help prevent kidney stones, drink plenty of water, juice, or other fluids (8 glasses every day for adults). Sharp pains in your side or lower back may signal the onset of a kidney stone. Consult a doctor immediately or go to the emergency room.

Unsolved

Title: Re: Topamax side effect
Post by bnfreeman on Jun 7^th, 2005, 11:14pm

I didn't have any problems when I took it in low doses, but when I went up to 100mg I didn't know my butt from 3rd base. I couldn't remember anything! Anyways it wasn't helping so I went off. Good luck!

BF

Title: Re: Topamax side effect
Post by mynm156 on Jun 9^th, 2005, 5:20pm

DUDE! TOPAMAX Messed me up! I was nuts for a couple days. I had to quit.

Title: Re: Topamax side effect
Post by Jonny on Jun 9^th, 2005, 6:07pm

on 06/09/05 at 17:20:53, mynm156 wrote:

I was nuts for a couple days.

DUDE...thats just you....LOL ;;D

Title: Re: Topamax side effect
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Jun 9^th, 2005, 8:47pm

You read it all above. Food tastes like A$$, your memory goes, and you can't add 2 + 2 anymore. For many it's like "Night of the Living Dead" - and you're one of the zombies.

However, it has helped some. In other words, you've got to balance the side effects against the good. If there isn't any good, say goodbye to Dopeymax.

Kris