Topamax For Bi-polar Disorder

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I have been taking Topamax for about 2 months now to treat bi-polar disorder and have been having some side effects. I was having some dizziness and pins and needles feelings in my feet but both of those seemed to have gone away. The thing that wont go away is the trouble breathing. It feels like I am having a panic attack but im not. It comes on at any time of day even when I am not stressed. It feels as if someone is sitting on my chest and I cant take a deep breath. I can't find anything saying that this is a normal side effect. Has anyone else had this? I really want to stay on this medicine because it is helping me but this hard to breathe feeling is really scaring me. Please help.

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Hello, Tana! How are you feeling?

You really need to consult your doctor, as soon as possible, the breathing problem could be due to a serious and very dangerous health condition developing, so it needs to be checked out immediately.

Learn more Topamax details here.

I understand that with this medication actually helping, you don't want to have to stop taking it, but there is a chance your life could be in danger.

Does it get worse at night, when you're laying down?

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I have spoken with my psychiatrist and he did not seem to be too concerned. He just said not to go to the higher dose. I went to a physician and he listened to my lungs and said they sounded fine. I'm going to an allergist next week to test if I am allergic to the medication. It does not get worse when I lay down at all. What condition do you think this could be?

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I had that when I was on the generic version. My doctor switched me to brand and I haven't had any problems. He said I'm probably allergic to one of the fillers. Now the brand is expensive, I pay $125 and that's with insurance, whereas the generic only cost me $7 but it's helped me so I'm willing to pay the higher price. Hope this helps you.

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