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[choklyteyes]

:upset: I have been reading and reading...and researching the topamax drug (and of course the kudzu..which I have been taking) My problem is no ins. sooo....as I have done in the past(with meds) I ordered the topamax online. I started with a low dose of 25 mg. Read this somewhere...now I dont even remember where...then stated 50mg. after a week and so on.. till I reach a level that is appropriate for me. I have started on the low dose...I know that this is not a site to replace medical advice...but with no $$.... I sure could use a little help from those with some exp. I would appreciate it ,if you would help me to help myself by giving me your input. Thank you.

[universal]

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Hi choklyteyes - I started with 25mg, upped to 50 and am now at 75 which is where I will stay. Am a bit foggy and it has helped a bit with the cravings though not as much as I would like but to be honest, I'm afraid to go any higher. Something about getting up to 200 - 300 mgs just scares me. So at 75mgs i will stay. But i agree that starting on the low dose is the smart move.

[betty boop]

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choklyteyes, hi ......

I can't help as i've never taken topa, but hang in there .....

there will be lots of experts around soon .........

BB xx

[Saint Jude]

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Choklyteyes, I'd reccomend getting RJ's book if don't already have it.
The dosing schedule is on pg 119.
But basicaly, start out @ 25mg per week. Increasing at week two, up to 50 mg per week. But INCREASE SLOWLY BY 25 mg @ a time.(per week)


I've been on Topa for almost 2 years now, I've never gone above 100 mg.
I do 50mg in the AM & 50mg in the PM.
Hope this helps.

[nancy]

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Well, if you can get the book.

Also, check the medication section of this website!

hope you are ok...

[beatle]

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yes, as nancy says-- there is extensive discussion of Topamax and other meds on the medications forum.

[CaptJBean]

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I'm up to 100mg... it took me a while. I'm trying for 125mg this week and will take my time. but it seems to really be kicking in. Plus, I take some of the Supps... However, I am only now noticing some hair loss. But it will be ok if it helps me lose wt. and get this under control. Then I'll come down off of it.

[Mags]

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I started at 25, then very slowly went to 100 which is where I have stayed for the last two or three months. I find the side effects to be mild and go away with time. I plan to stay here at 100 mg and find it helps me a lot. I also buy it online from River Pharmacy. There is a lot of good info on the Medications forum and I actually documented my whole experience of going through taking Topa and dosing up. Good luck with it. I think it is worth a try. I'm very happy with it and think it helps me a lot.

[choklyteyes]

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Thanks for all your help here...I know now that I will be just fine xxxx oooo

[hart]

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[Mags]

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