Topomax is not nearly as awful as geodon, in my opinion. I am prescribed it right now, but because of a kidney stone problem, I haven't been taking it for the last few weeks. One side effect that was really hard for me to deal with was the constant feeling of nausea. Perhaps that is why so many people lose weight when they take it?

I was prescribed a twice daily regime, I think it would have been easier for me if I could have taken it only at night.