Generic versions of Topamax® (topiramate, an anti-seizure med used by many people with migraine) should be available to you soon. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. of Israel announced on March 27 that it had commenced shipment.
It’s reported that the March FDA approval covers 17 different manufacturers, and you can bet all will be rushing their generics to market. 
In 2008, sales of Topamax® amounted to approximately $2.4 billion in the U.S.
I wanted to publish a book of written and visual art, creative expressions of people who live with migraine, to help promote awareness and understanding of it. The book is done. Now I want to talk about it, feature some of the work, writers and artists, and provide a place for anyone with an interest in the book, migraine, other chronic pain issues, art, poetry, essays, photography, publishing, health and advocacy issues, and maybe even a sprinkling of current events and politics, to connect. Welcome to this migraine and life journey!
Hi Everyone,
Just want to put in a serious warning about Topamax!
I started using it because my doctor advised me to. Everything went fine for a month or so but then I plummeted down a dark hole! I’ve never experienced depression or anxiety before and this was really awful. I stopped taking the drug and got better almost instantly. But I must say that I prefer my migrain to depression! And to take one drug to avoid side effects from another is really no option…..
By the way: Thanks Betsy for this blog. I sure will drop in every now and then!
Hi, Ingrid! I could absolutely not tolerate Topamax, either – we are each so different in our reactions to meds and supplements, and we do need to be aware and cautious.
For all the people whose migraine situation is improved by topiramate, the generics well be more affordable. I know having access to generic sumatriptan (Imitrex) has helped me immeasurably.
I hope to hear from you often!