A member asked:

Could the new drug combination of phentermine and topomax (quisimya, or something like that) help with migraines? stimulants worked well in the past,

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Yes . . . or no . .: We have used Topamax (topiramate) alone for quite some time for the treatment of migraines. It is used in an attempt to reduce the frequency and severity of migraines. Stimulants (used mainly as short term appetite suppressants) do have the potential to make headaches worse, in some people. So, there is really no way to anticipate how you would respond without trying it--if that is what your doctor had prescr

Answered 9/15/2015

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