Posted by Jane Doh on October 20, 2001, at 2:35:33
In reply to Re: Splitting tabs of Topamax? Cam, Anyone? » Cam W., posted by Greg on October 19, 2001, at 18:42:01
Hi,
I've been taking Topomax for..oh, at least six? months or so. For me, I take 200mg/day and I split it up so that I take 50mg/ 4X day - I find that it is smoother for me. I accomplish this by asking the psychiatrist to order the Topomax in 25mg tablets, then take 2tablets at 9am, 1pm, 5pm, and at 9pm.
However, when I was in the middle of switching psychiatrists and the new one didn't know my "system", he prescribed 100mg tablets at 2X/day. So, what I did was I bit the very nasty tasting tablet in half with my teeth and made it so I could have 1/2 table at 4X like my usual. Let me tell you, they taste very nasty, but it made me feel better psychologically and physically.
I could've got a pill cutter, but didn't invest because I only had a 30day supply and just bit-the-table, if you will, for that month.
Hope this helps you,
Jane
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