Posted by Chris A. on April 30, 2001, at 13:53:41
In reply to anyone with memory problems, posted by scoton on April 30, 2001, at 9:41:13
Topomax is the biggest offender as far as cognitive side effects are concerned. The controlled studies as well as the anecdotal evidence bear this out. Some people do well on it, but others, like myself, don't do well at all (it was a nightmare). Some of us are more neurologically vulnerable to these side effects. A pediatrician friend whose son has severe seizure disorder went so far so as to refer to it as "topo-dumb." She is not one to make radical statements, but that was her observation when her son was on it.
Hope this helps and doesn't hurt. BTW, Lamictal has been the best anticonvulsant I have taken (and I've tried them all) as far as cognitive side effects are concerned.
Blessings,
Chris A.
poster:Chris A.
thread:61137
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20010424/msgs/61155.html