I wasn't too thrilled about that either. She just told me to talk to my pharmacist before taking it because it could cause lots of side-effects, but my pharmacist acted like it was no big deal & had nothing to say about it (seriously).

!!! Okay, seriously. I don't want to trash your doctor if you like her, but SERIOUSLY, if you prescribe something to a patient that could potentially cause her to go BLIND, that is something you need to actually mention and make sure she understands, and not leave to whatever random person at the pharmacy your patient might get that day. Topamax is so hardcore and can have such a wide array of startling side effects on people; that is something patients need at least a head's up about. I mean, it kind of blows my mind that a doctor would prescribe a drug like that without the CAUTION: MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS, as that is kind of important. :| It is cool that she tries to help you out regarding insurance, but still!

Anyway! I am going home this weekend and am going to talk to my brother-in-law about your situation to see if there's anything else preventative you can do if you can't restart the Topamax. He's the smartest doctor I know and my second opinion on everything. :)