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Re: topamax » Carolyn S. K.

Posted by Carolyn S. K. on January 9, 2002, at 18:44:45

In reply to Re: topamax, posted by Carolyn S. K. on June 11, 2001, at 18:28:39

Well, I think the dulling started when the doctor sped up the increases in dosage. I don't think it had anything to do with the mg level. Instead I think it was the "faster" increases in dosage. I needed to get from approx. 100 mgs per day to 400 in a relatively short period of time. The doctor wanted/needed to get me up to a higher level faster as I was about to swing into a manic phase of bipolar disorder. The dulling cleared up in a month. The dulling lasted awhile because it took that long to get me up to the proper dosage without having symptoms such as headahes, etc. The dulling was the only side-effect I experienced other than an initial wt. loss of about 30lbs. Once my dosage stabilized and my body adjusted, the dulling cleared and did not return. I hope that helps you.
- > > > Hi, did you start noticing the dulling at 200 or above? I'm not clear. How long did it take to clear up?
> > >
> > I noticed the dulling when Doc sped up the increases. At 25 mgs every two weeks, no problems. However, when he started me increasing my dosage by 50 mg a week, I was a zombie for a good 3 to 4 months. I couldn't remember what I had said just a few moments ealier and forget about a whole "day" prior. I was barely able to complete sentances without getting confused. My friends and co-workers really noticed my slowness. Someone actually thought that I had taken up getting "stoned" and during work hours no less!
> >
> > The good thing is, at least for me, I'm completely back to normal now. I hope that answers your question. "400 mgs" every day and no problems. My moods are level and the dulling is gone!!!
>
> Corrections added post - posting.


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