Posted by LibbyH on March 7, 2005, at 3:46:07
I started Topamax about two months ago and have had ONE decent night's sleep since. I finally complained to my doc that I can't live this way and he has me tapering off, but my sleep patterns don't seem to be returning to normal. I have been tapering from 100 mg for three weeks and am now at 50 mg. I thought by now I would feel some difference, but I don't. I sleep an average of three hours a night and I'm TIRED! I'm really worried about the effects this will have on my long-term health. I'm 45 years old and under a lot of stress right now, so I need my rest.
My doc says the stress is causing the insomnia, but I was sleeping just fine under the same stress level BEFORE I went on the Topamax. Since the Topamax, though, even 2 mg of Klonopin won't help.
I've tried everything I can think of and nothing helps. NOTHING! I have huge dark circles under my eyes. I look and feel awful.
Will this EVER end????
Can ANYTHING help?L.
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