Topomax- hard time retrieving words

My doc said this could be a side effect, which is one of the reasons I went off it. I found that I had a really hard time thinking of the word that I wanted. It was pretty embarrassing at work, and honestly quite frustrating.

However since stopping, I found that my migraines have increased. I’m
Not sure if it’s worth going back on it.

My question is to those who are on a Topomax- how high of a dose are you on, and are you anything else besides that? My doc put me on Ajovy which is helping a good deal, but not that great. The Topomax was a temporary medication to bridge the gap between me getting used to the Ajovy. Now that it’s been 5 months on the Ajovy, and the side effect, I went off the topomax. Now I’m thinking maybe I should go back on and use them together? Thoughts?

Hello D

I have been on 250mg of T for about 15 yrs now.
I can not take 300 or even 275 the side effect of rash kicks in.

I am on 3 other meds for my migraine pain as I have multiple diagnosis's. I am not listing them because the med are used for migraines and I do not want to muddy the water, where your treatment is concerned.

Yes I have the memory recall thing too. Although, I started practicing mindfulness for depression, and I have found that the less I talk the more I find out.

I am on disability now, but I do have a suggestion while you are at work. try not show that you are bothered by this side effect. Take deep breaths and let them out slowly. People talk to fast these days any how. It will be refreshing for people to listen to someone, likes themselves, missing words and all.

Peace and strength
Trina