The only thing I absolutely hate about topamax is that I can’t drink carbonated beverages on it. I can’t taste the carbonation. So it just tastes like I’m drinking flat soda. People say they feel so much healthier after giving up soda and that they don’t crave it after awhile. It’s been almost 3 months and I’d pretty much give anything to be able to actually enjoy a regular coke from McDonald’s. Gaining weight is one of my worst fears though. So I’m sticking with the topamax and sacrificing the soda.