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topiramate threshold?

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bear11
bear11

Hi Can anypne tell me the signs of the gigher lmimt of the high dose of topiramaye please. i increased my night time dose to 75 mgs 10 weeks ago. Felt worse initially as expecteted then picked up anit. /]now i have this constant migraineous aura headache for three weeks, /i takke the topiramate for constant migraine aura, please excuse typing, /cant read due to migraine and really unwell.. 

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  • bear11
    bear11

    Posted

    I mean the symptoms of being at your threshold sorry!
  • carolyn21261
    carolyn21261 bear11

    Posted

    Hi bear11

    I went up to 75 mg last year on Topiramate and I have never felt so dreadful. I had continuous migraines for weeks and just couldn't tolerate the drug .

    You must drink loads and loads of fluids . Doctors don't tell you this !

    I developed all kinds of symptoms, numbness in finger tips and a tingling sensation.

    I was cut down to 25 mg at night only as I could not tolerate it in the day or the large doze .

    I do hope this helps you .

  • rodsan
    rodsan bear11

    Posted

    What you are taking is the generic for Topomax, which is an anti-seizure medication often used in migraine therapy. It will also make you lose weight, or it should. They advise for migraines the following usage:

    Maintenance dose: 50 mg orally 2 times daily, in the morning and in the evening

    Titration to 100 mg:

    -Week 1: 25 mg orally once daily in the evening

    -Week 2: 25 mg orally 2 times a day, in the morning and in the evening

    -Week 3: 25 mg orally in the morning and 50 mg orally in the evening

    -Week 4: 50 mg orally in the morning and 50 mg orally in the evening

    If you need anything else let me know. I hope this helps!

  • rodsan
    rodsan bear11

    Posted

    One last thing, be careful, I mean I tried it for a month but I had to stop bc it made my finger tips numb. Just watch out and if you are experencing bad side effects call your dr he will tell you ween off.
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