Posted by dazed on July 13, 2004, at 12:47:06
In reply to topamax dosage?, posted by andie1970 on July 12, 2004, at 16:46:02
I started with Topomax. Craved water (which I used to hate). Gradually went up to 200 mg (for migraines also). Got too stupid, but not too many other bad side effects except the tingles, but that was okay, not bad. I lost my appetite around 50-75 mg I think.
I switched to Zonegran due to the stupids. I'm far less stupid on Zonegran, although it did not help with migraines as much. Seems like 200 mg of topomax = 300 mg of Zonegran as far preventing migraines (for me anyway). They are about the same in that regard as far as I can tell on that dosage ratio for me. No other side effects on Zonegran other than slight brain fog, but just ever so slight. Nothing as bad as like Topomax.
Weight Loss on Zonegran is same as Topomax. Although some co-workers seemed to notice more weight loss after Zonegran (or at least more started commenting on it). Total 20 lbs.
Migraines gone from 3-4/week to about 1-2 week so far. I'll take that for as long as it works. Drink tons of water. tons tons tons.
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