Posted by twinmom on August 5, 2004, at 15:56:36
In reply to New mix starts tomorrow, asking for feedback, posted by Scott in Vermont on August 5, 2004, at 14:20:02
Please be careful about the topomax increase - I would suggest going VERY slowly. I increased up to 100mg fairly easily (about 25mg every two weeks increase) but after that even with slow increases I just couldn't take it - it made me way more emotional (weepy) and even suicidal - I actually took a razor blade to my wrists - luckily my husband came in after less than a minute) My memory completly went - I had trouble focusing (but mental and literally with my eyes - things were blurry) I took 150mgs for about 1 month and finally I stopped it on my own (I don't recommend that - but I had no problems) It got to where I felt like I was always just coming out of anethesia (sp?).
I don't have a lot of other advice just please stay aware of any side-effects carefully - and let your pdoc know immediatly. I hope you won't have any problems - some people don't - but like I said it wasn't until I got over 100mg that I had any trouble.
Take Care and good luck with the new mix - try it a week or two and if it's not working let your pdoc know.
I hope I didn't sound like I was lecturing you - really just hoping to give you some useful advice.
Ramona
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