Posted by Phoenix1 on January 7, 2008, at 13:32:23
In reply to Re: When is the best time to take topamax pdoc did, posted by trx resistant on January 7, 2008, at 13:02:12
> I tried 25 mg at bedtime as instructed but got really loopy, slurred speech, balanced challenged. Dr. found possible benign tumor on brain scan. Until we figure out, he's insisting on 50mg twice a day. I said no way. I can't stay in bed for the rest of my life. He's suggesting pediatric dose of phenobarbitol. Have heard or tried?. I like topomax at the 12.5 dose. do you think if I take the 25mg my body will adjust with time and side effects will wear off?
Hi trx resistant,
I've heard that people adapt to the cognitive side effects of Topamax. I found them to be too severe to continue. In any event 12.5, 25, 50, are fairly low doses.
Phenobarbital is just a barbiturate sedative, with a similar side effect profile to a long acting benzo like diazepam or clonazepam. It will make you a little sleepy, and fuzzy, but PROBABLY not as cognitively challenged as Topamax.
I haven't taken phenobarbital personally but have heard that it feels a little like Valium (diazepam).
Phoenix1
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