stomach problems with topamax

romack · Newbie Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 18

I started taking Topamax six months ago to prevent migraine. Ever since then I am experiencing abdominal pain. Before I started using Topamax, everything was ok with my stomach. Is it possible that this medication is causing my problem? Can it cause other problems? I am a bit worried so I would like if someone could tell me more details about this drug.

comito · Newbie Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 24

Topamax (topiramate) is a medicine that is used to help control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. It is also used to help prevent migraine headaches in adults, like in your case. The risks of taking Topamax must be weighed against the good it will do. It comes in a form of tablets and capsules and it can be taken with or without food, on a full or an empty stomach. If the tablets are held in the mouth or chewed the bitter taste may be noticeable. If you miss a dose of this drug take it as soon as possible. But, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule and do not doble doses. Abdominal pain that you are experiencing is one of Topamax's side-effects and it's one that is less common. The most common ones are: blurred vision, double vision, eye pain, clumsiness, confusion, eye rolling movements, dizziness, drowsiness, eye redness, generalized slowing of mental and physical activity etc. If you are worried about more side-effects please contact your doctor and tell him about your fears.

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You know I never even thought about topomax but i gues it could be the cause of my stomach pain as well.
I know its embarrassing but even with miralax I have not bee able to have a sucessful BM in 2 weeks.
I have such severe pain I am starting to think that my colon is going to rupture or I have diverticulitis....ughhhhh
how many mg of topomax do you take a day????
have you taked to your doc. or neurologist about this what is there input???

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I too have had problems with my stomache and nauzea, have been on topamax for 5 years. Also have severe back and joint pain...Have recently reduced my dosage and it has become more severe...have gone from 200mg, now at 75mg.

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I have been on and off of Topamax for 3 years and I am now up to 400mg in dosage. I have lost significant amounts of weight on this drug due to the side effects. This is a powerful drug and you must monitor it carefully. The side effects are not to be taken lightly. Stomach problems, including weight lose and lose of appetite are common, along with kidney stones, so are memory problems and concentration. Always talk with your doctor and Neurologist if you are taking Topamax for headaches about your side effects. If you can find a comfortable and managable dose this drug can be a life saver. For me it is. I have been through almost every type of drug there is out there for chronic headache-mirgrain in my 12 years with this condition.

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I too have had serious stomach pains with Topamax. Is there a way to offset the stomach side effects with perhaps zantac or so other stomach med? Has anyone doctor had any suggestions how to get around this. I need this medication!

stomach problems with topamax

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