Posted by stresser on April 13, 2005, at 12:44:22
In reply to Re: topomax pain-ramping schedule, posted by hurtinhead on April 13, 2005, at 11:21:03
I was able to think straight on this drug, well.....as straight as I always could, haaa! I increased 25mg every two weeks. My daughter increased every week, because her doctor wanted her up faster because she is bipolar and she needed the effects of the drug faster. She really didn't have any trouble with that. I don't think you should go any fast that one week, and if you notice anything, then back down until the symptoms regress, and add in the 25mg again. I have done that with her in the past, and it worked very well. I remember when she first started taking topamax, I was very nervous for her. No big deal, really. Everyone is different, and neither of us have had serious trouble yet.
I know you are worried about getting stupid, and I am as well. I have not seen it in myself or my daughter, and I am taking 200mg per day. She is taking 400mg per day, and hasn't said anything about congnitive problems yet. If she does, we will back down until they go away. -L
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