Oh, great. Ok. Now that wasn't so hard to talk about, now was it?Icky question I know, but I have to ask it. There are several non-prescription agents that may cause constipation. You can also add a fiber supplement. Other side effects include: arthralgia, and asthenia. Another thing you can do is to take something called a stool softener - something like Colace. I cannot be 100% sure, but will say it could very well be from the meds. Since this does mess with your metabolism and obviously your eating habits and all that, if you are not eating much, and I see some people dont, is it possible to have nothing "to come out" and for some others, like myself, is it possible do you think for it to trigger one's irritable bowel syndrome. Taking several medicines that can cause constipation and taking large doses of these medicines increases the risk of constipation. Call your doctor right away if you have a sudden decrease in vision. It's not a big deal. As much as I love Topamax, it is not the right drug for everyone.Hello, I was on Topomax for 8 plus years. Because I have been having bouts of like 4 days on of "one" then 4 days of the extreme "other" I am hoping you are getting my drift bcs I would really rather not spell it out.I would like to say mine are more spread out than that but mine are more like 4 days on and 4 days off, I guess I should actually be thankful for that. But this side effect remained for few months. After years of suffering I realized how horrible that side affect was. Colace is safe and just helps to absorb more water into the stool making it more comfortable and easier to pass. The Topamax Trip > Information > Helpful Hints and Recommendations > Constipation? Either way is just as good, it's only a matter of personal preference. The entire time I had to take Linzess. For those currently taking or considering taking the prescription medication Topamax to discuss side effects and concerns. I had a friend that took Topamax for migraines. But I am not gaining weight oddly enough I have lost 3 lbs, I was on other meds that smacked on a lot of weight crazy quickly, with my calories and appetite already so low, and my SLE makes vigorous exercise beyond my low impact cardio too painful, at least the kind needed to take that 30 lbs so I was really struggling with the weight causing more pain, finally my Rheumatologist added Topamax to my meds to see if it would help, and crazy what adding more food did, because I am not seeing the "super fast weight loss" that other have, just like if I had gone on a diet, when I am actually eating 6 or 7 times a day and probabaly 600-700 more calories a day!The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.8301 Professional Place West, Suite 230, Landover, MD 20785 | 1.800.332.1000Copyright © 2020. My life was based around my severe bloating, constipation etc. DISCUSSIONS . The topamax you're taking might have increased the potency of the other meds you're taking, giving you side effect of EXTREME constipation and weightloss.Bruce (I'm not a doctor, but instead, an epilepsy support group leader, epilepsy advocate, who has epilepsy. Just what you didn't need, right? also the weight loss is killing me too. Topamax is a seizure medication, also called an anticonvulsant. I have been on 25m am and pm for 2 wks, and I am ALWAYS starving. If you are not drinking enough water because you are full after one glass it could be the reason for the constipation.The weight loss was a pure delight for me. For now I am jut going to keep track of it to see if it is triggered any more or less by the Topamax.MY DOCTOR RECOGNIZED CONSTIPATION WOULD BE A PROBLEM FOR HIS PATIENT ON TOPAMAX FOR WEIGHT LOSS. I NEVER suspected Topomax and was seeing a GI Dr. who also never expected it. Because of those side effects and the doctor still wanting me to increase the dosage amount, I stood up for myself and told that doctor, No. Topamax During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding There are no adequate studies of Topamax in pregnant women and it is not known if Topamax is secreted in human breast milk. Back in the late 90's, while taking lamictal, a previous neurologist added dilantin, and continuously increase the dosage amount of the dilantin. Also. Topamax is available at emedoutlet online.It is noted that you are to drink plenty of water while taking the medication. Topamax may cause vision problems that can be permanent if not treated quickly. FORUMS. I hope this helps. NauseaI managed it. I feltIs this from the meds? )One of my friends had the same side effect of constipation. Different medications work for different seizures, and people will respond differently to different medications, no matter if the medication is by itself, or combined with other meds.