Posted by phillybob on March 20, 2001, at 20:02:52
In reply to Re: Topamax Experiences: Long Term Use, posted by Bob on March 20, 2001, at 19:33:48
> Refresh my memory... why did you finally quit the Topo?
Well, Bob, here's a cut and paste job for you:
"I had to discontinue the topiramate due to aforementioned bleeding gums which, it turns out, was actually a horrific recession of the gums! My teeth were killing me, I believe, due to the lower caninal parts, which heretofore had not 'seen' the light of day, being exposed to the elements! And, the bleeding of the gums did not help the persistent sore throat."
I was on 225 mg/day (with an accidental increase to 275 mg for the week preceding my problems) and I guess it was just too much for my body. It was nice, though, while it lasted.
Also, you might recall, I drank tons of water to help with the kidney issues (never had any) and took a B Complex "Stress" vitamin which helped greatly with the tingling AND the cognitive difficulties. I would revisit Topamax in the future, though at a lower dosage, if the Lamictal doesn't pan out. So far, so good; I'm takin' it much slower than the Topamax. I learned my lesson. Patience.
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