My doc put me on topamax for my headache!! has anyone tried this and if so are t!
Question:
My doc put me on topamax for my headache!! has anyone tried this and if so are there anyside effects!!?
Answers:
Hi "blue", yes, Topamax is prescribed for the prevention of migraines, but you need be sure that your doctor knows if you have kidney disease, a history of kidney stones, liver disease, lung or respiratory disease like asthma, emphysema or bronchitis, or if you need to have surgery before taking Topamax. It is possible that you might not be able to take Topamax or need a dosage adjustment. Special monitoring is also possible in order to take Topamax. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding your baby, talk to your doctor first before taking Topamax since it is unknown if it will be harmful to an unborn baby or pass through into the breast milk.
Before use the drugs, even if your symptoms improve, talk to your doctor first before stopping Topamax. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, drink extra water or other fluids every day while taking this medicine. This will help to minimize the risks of such side effects as kidney stone formation and metablic acidosis, which is a decrease of one of the electrolytes in the body. Hot weather, vigorous exercise and illness that includes fever, vomiting and diarrhea also require extra fluids to be consumed.
Jason Homan