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Posted by rainee on March 25, 2004, at 20:46:27
an tips on how to get through the intial side effects? I feel anxious sometimes panicky , unsteady I'm backing my dose down from 25 twice a day to 1/2 a 25 at night for a week and titrate up slow once a week . My mood is better it's just the side effects. anyone have a rough time to go onand do well? thanks
Rainee
Posted by Sooshi on March 25, 2004, at 22:01:29
In reply to questions on topomax for those who did well, posted by rainee on March 25, 2004, at 20:46:27
Hi rainee,
You're doing the exact right thing...backing up a bit and going a little slower. Topa causes some people a lot of anxiety, so taking it slower really really helps. I had the exact opposite problem - it literally zonked me out! I could not keep my eyes open! But after about 2 weeks it totally wore off, and I did great. I don't take it anymore (I've actually started Zonegran, and it's so much less problematic, but has the same benefits as Topa [including the weight loss!] and I'm really happy with it so far) but I took it for 6 months and did fairly well...just couldn't handle the severe acne and mind-numbing inability to come up with the most simple of words!Good luck to you!
Posted by rainee on March 25, 2004, at 22:56:15
In reply to Re: questions on topomax for those who did well » rainee, posted by Sooshi on March 25, 2004, at 22:01:29
Thanks I can feel a little rough sometimes...lol
Posted by JoannaC on March 27, 2004, at 19:29:31
In reply to questions on topomax for those who did well, posted by rainee on March 25, 2004, at 20:46:27
Hey Rainee
I'm on Topo too. I started really slowly too. What side effects are you having? Apparently some people only need 50mgs a day to stablize their mood. Depending on what your taking it for. My doc says you can also take you're full dose at night before you go to bed so you sleep through your side effects. Something you might talk to your doc about.
Posted by Karen_kay on March 28, 2004, at 1:17:14
In reply to questions on topomax for those who did well, posted by rainee on March 25, 2004, at 20:46:27
I didn't notice any anxiety. And I didn't notice the "dumb effect" until 200 mgs. I have that to look forward to again as I had to stop taking it due to insurance purposes. WAAAAAHHHHH :( I'd say take it slow, and remember, the side effects DO go away! Promise, it is SO worth it. I was on topamax for about 8 months. It literally saved my life. Stick it out and take it slow!
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