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Experiencing Waves, Whooshing, Wind In Head, Took Topomax For Migraines. Is This A Side Effect ?

I am currently experiencing waves, whooshing, wind? something in my head and it s driving me crazy! It s been for the last hour. I did recently just up my dose of Topomax to one pill morning and night for migraines. I wad at half a pill last week...could this be a side effect? And how can I make it stop I would rather have s migraine!
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for posting your query in HCM,

I have noted your complaints and medical history

This symptoms could be a rare side effects of topiramate, which is not dose- dependent

Please get back to your neurologist and get re-evaluated.

There are other options for migraine too. He will guide you select the appropriate medicine for migraine

Hope this clarifies your query
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Experiencing Waves, Whooshing, Wind In Head, Took Topomax For Migraines. Is This A Side Effect ?

Hello, Thanks for posting your query in HCM, I have noted your complaints and medical history This symptoms could be a rare side effects of topiramate, which is not dose- dependent Please get back to your neurologist and get re-evaluated. There are other options for migraine too. He will guide you select the appropriate medicine for migraine Hope this clarifies your query