Side effects to topamax (topiramate)?

Same as others: Numbness, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet, slowed reactions, difficulty concentrating, speech problems (especially difficulty thinking of specific words), memory problems, lack of coordination, confusion, nervousness on the positive side weight loss is seen.

Topamax (topiramate) side effects: I agree 100%. We have seen some dramatic weight loss in some patients on topamax (topiramate) and I have several patients whose type ii diabetes has resolved from the associated weight loss. My poster child for topamax (topiramate) lost about 150 lbs. Not everyone tolerates it and it has be be tapered up very slowly. About 40% of patients eem to get some significant weight loss from our experience.

Numbness,stones: The most common is nubness and tingling which respond by adding potassium next is kidnet stones, need extra hydration third is speech difficulty need to start with 25 mg and double every 2 weeks, very slow introduction and the best of all is weight loss which is very desirable for obesity, as a matter of fact they are making topomax and Phentermine for weight loss.