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"Stupamax" aka Topamax

Thu, 01/18/2007 - 10:16
For those who have suffered the stupamax stupor...How long before the cognitive fog lifts? or dare I ask, does it?

Comments

Re: "Stupamax" aka Topamax

Submitted by Summer-Lilly on Tue, 2008-04-01 - 23:44
Hey there, I take 50mg of Topamax twice a day. I have lost a lot of weight, and have for sure suffered from the stupamax syndrome!!! I had pretty severe brain fog for the first 6 months of taking Topamax, but fortunately it has started to settle down somewhat now. I now take multivitamins and a vitamin B, and follow a really healthy diet, and that is starting to help a lot! I find if I skip one part of my diet, or a vitamin I really feel the 'dumb' effects of Topamax later....eeek! lots of fun!! Hope this helps a bit? Summer :)

other factors

Submitted by just sam on Wed, 2008-04-02 - 06:56
It does get better.  Topamax affects appetite and ability to sleep, so that also plays into one's ability to concentrate.  Be sure you're eating and getting enough rest, and don't forget the fluids.  One important thing I was told by my doctor was to drink alot while on Topamax, otherwise you can get kidney stones.  Just wanted to pass that info along. But drinking is good for hydration and will also help with concentration. I found the fog is definitely much better since I've been getting more rest and I've been eating better.

Re: "Stupamax" aka Topamax

Submitted by ValNewLife on Wed, 2008-04-02 - 10:33

Omega Fish Oil, Multi-vitiamin w/Zinc, B complex and Magnesium Oxide in the evening to help with sleep has helped my son TREMENDOUSLY!  He's on 300 mg. Topamax.  Brain fog and tiredness gone!  Of course drink lots of water and plenty of sleep! 

Good luck...It does get better for most!

Omega Fish Oil, Multi-vitiamin w/Zinc, B complex and Magnesium Oxide in the evening to help with sleep has helped my son TREMENDOUSLY!  He's on 300 mg. Topamax.  Brain fog and tiredness gone!  Of course drink lots of water and plenty of sleep! 

Good luck...It does get better for most!

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