Topamax And Dizziness

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Just started Topamax this week (50mg 1X at bedtime) for migraine prevention. It's making me dizzy in a addition to side effects others have noted here like tingling fingers, low grade headache, thirst, upset stomach and mood swings. I've searched but I haven't been able to find any references to "dizziness". Has anyone else had this? My migraines leave me dizzy for days/weeks which is why my doctor decided to try me on Topamax. I don't need any ADDITIONAL issues with balance!! Probably just "my brain" but it would be nice to know if anyone else has this with migraines.

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Side effects are from the topomax. Let your dr. Know you may need to lower your dose or wean off of of them. They are known for many sie effects, numbness forgething things. Slurred speach, "zombie"like feeling.

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Hello, Renegade! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having.

Dizziness is actually listed, in the medication information provided by the FDA, as being a common side effect of this medication. You may also experience blurry vision, mood swings, changes in your sense of taste, diarrhea and stomach pain.

However, side effects are usually transient and they will improve, then gradually go away entirely, once your body gets used to the medication.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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Thanks for the replies. I'm hanging in there. I'm on day 5 and starting to feel like I might just survive this medication. My doctor said, "Do whatever it takes to get through the first week." Now I know what she meant. Still have a lousy headache, but NOT a migraine. Stomach pains, constipation, tingling hands and sometimes feet/heels, woozy head, some things taste bitter, chronic THIRST... weepiness and dizziness seem to be easing slightly today. I still feel worst than I did on Tuesday when I saw my doctor and got the prescription. I'm "living" on my couch in my PJs. Just when I was getting back some functionality, too. 7 months and counting!

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