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Topamax Dosage Survey!!!
Tue, 06/27/2006 - 17:37Topic: Medication Issues
Hello! I'm just curious for anyone who's on this wonderful medication of Topamax what their dosage is and when their neuro has them taken it. Reading some of your posts I already see all various responses. Personally my neuro has me on 150mg of 75 in the morning and 75 at night. (which I know probably seems low to a lot of you)... But I find that I wake up feeling fine in the morning and as soon as I take the meds I'm groggy, tired, and drained all day. I want to call my neuro and ask if I can take more or all at night and less in the morning so I can have a more productive day. For long term use, I would like to be on the lowest dosage possible. I've been seizure free thankfully for almost five months so I know the meds are working, I just wish I could function better so I could return to the working world. Thanks for your responses!!!
Comments
Re: Topamax Dosage Survey!!!
Submitted by mrsray on Tue, 2006-07-04 - 13:52
on 175 mg - topomax takes awhile to adjust to and i would suggest increasing or decreasing dosages in weekly intervals to give your mind and body time to adjust or bi-weekly if YOU feel that long is necessary. My neurologist gave me the flexibility to increase and decrease as I felt I could handle the medication.
Re: Topamax Dosage Survey!!!
Submitted by Prairielilly on Sun, 2006-10-15 - 03:42
I am taking 1.75mg of Topomax twice a day (morning and night) for 5 years. I initially lost 45 lbs, was down to 105lbs, and have managed to gain about 10-15lbs back. I also take it with 675mg 2x/day of Sodium Divalproex. When I started taking these, I was extremely tired and couldn't function, it's been 5 years and things hve gotten alot better. I am still tired and but I've decided that I've had to take the time to ensure I rest when necessary to keep myself from getting worn out. It annoys my family, but the consequences are worse. Be patient.
Re: Topamax Dosage Survey!!!
Submitted by KARDSHARQUE on Sun, 2006-07-02 - 21:18
KARDSHARQUE,Topamax did a job on me. It could of had to do with taking a total of 4 meds but I looked up some of the side affects and quit it on my own. I will always be mad at that dr. for not listening.