Posted by dazed on November 8, 2004, at 12:08:18
In reply to Topomax vs Zonegran, posted by Jenbracha on November 5, 2004, at 10:59:53
I've been on both, currently on Zonegran. I'm on it for prevention of migraines.
Topamax I started getting very stupid around 150 mg. My stupids affected my work, so I switched to Zonegran, which supposedly works the same, less side effects.
I am currently on 400 mg Zonegran, and far less stupids, no tingling of extremities, weight loss is the same as on topomax. I've lost about 35 pounds in 6 months, 3 of those 4 of those months being on Zonegran.
My hair is thinning very much (a side effect of both Topomax and Zonegran), but I would rather be bald than have 4-5 migraines a week. Some people use Biotin for their hair and it supposedly helps. My salon lady said use Powerplus Shampoo products and it rejuvenates the hair at the root.
Drink lots of water on either med. Overall, Zonegran users have less side effects that Topomax users and they have usually started out on Topomax. Most side effect, i.e., excessive tiredness go away around 4-6 weeks, but my appetite is still far less than when I wasn't on anything.
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