Posted by Mitch on August 9, 2001, at 23:31:46
In reply to Mitch -- Oh My!, posted by Elzabeth on August 9, 2001, at 15:29:00
> I hope I don't get the itching -- that has GOT to be intolerable. And if it DOES come, like the needles and pins, I hope it passes. Can you remind me ... how long have you been using Topamax. What dosage are you at now, and for how long? Does it seem to be helping? Thanks. XXX, E.
Wow there!I started off with TOP at the min. dose of 15mg at bedtime and then worked up to 50mg/day over about two weeks time with Neurontin, etc. I noticed some tingling at 25mg/day, and then at 50mg/day I really noticed it. BUT, I didn't get a RASH or something like that. It was just tingling that turned into a *little* scratching and itching-not some life-threatening stuff. Actually, the TOP got discontinued due to cognitive adverse effects NOT the paresthesia and mild pruritis. If I would have stayed on it longer it might have disappeared. If that is all you are experiencing then I wouldn't concern yourself. I also got a similar skin thing with Serzone and also with Vicodan-which was also relatively benign. When you start to see hives and/or a visible rash THEN some real concern is warranted.
Mitch
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