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A member asked:

I'm on topamax (topiramate) for mood swings it makes dr pepper taste funny i hate topamax (topiramate) imma tell my dr will i ever get my taste back if so and when?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Topamax (topiramate) taste: Topamax (topiramate) can affect taste. It generally goes away if you stop taking the topamax (topiramate).

Answered 12/8/2013

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