300mg of Topamax

[gabby]

Is anyone taking 300mg of topamax and taking it all in one dose? Like in the morning?
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I also did this in the other place - sorry.

[Breez]

300mg of Topamax

R U considering going up that high?

or is this some medical exploration?

[gabby]

300mg of Topamax

I was just wondering - I do take 200mg in the am now and wondered who ever did take 300 and how they did it. Quiet honestly Breez with all the stress I do get cravings and worn down. uggh. Sometimes I feel like its loosin its effect.

[happycamper68]

300mg of Topamax

ask RJ I think she may have gone that high.

[Beaches]

300mg of Topamax

I only ever made it to 200mg Gabs, never higher. RJ may have some suggestions. What about the supps, are you taking them with the Topa to help curb the cravings?

[gabby]

300mg of Topamax

yes I do still take the supps - all of em. I wonder if I have just been takin it to long now. But then again I am under such trememdous amounts of stress its a wonder I haven't caved.

[Happier]

300mg of Topamax

Gabby I had another question because someone on these boards said that Topa could cause liver damage. Had you ever had your liver checked because of taking topa? I am just concerned because I take 200 and now I worry that I may be harming myself when I am trying to take care of myself.
I never saw that listed as a side effect before. Just another thing for me to worry about.
But I know what you mean about the cravings. I take 100 in the morning and 100 in the evening. I'm thinking of doing my hypno cd's more.

[gabby]

300mg of Topamax

Hi Happier, Yeah, I did know that about the liver. You can look for side effects online. I dont think it is common tho. I really try to push the water to help with that. And kidney stones or gall stones too. lol - heck I dont know. I do think its all rare. I was pretty good about little to none for cravings. Its just in the last 6 weeks for me. Like I said I dont know if I am just building a tolerance to the topamax which I hope not cuz I dont wanna take it for the rest of my life for heavens sake. I know my stress levels are way over the edge. I think I will be better later. I dont know that I will even up my dose. Just kinda thinkin. I do tolerate topa well.

[MDBiker]

300mg of Topamax

I have taken up to 250mg of topa but I split the pills up from 6AM and 6PM. I don't think it would be a good idea to take them all at once. RJ will know, why don't you PM her. I don't think you build up a tolerance, but I do think your body builds it up in your system so it can work. Possibly your system has leveled off at the 200mg level and is not reacting to the drug as it once was. A bump up to 250 could make a big difference.

Bear

[MKR]

300mg of Topamax

Gabby dear - first off - congratulations for 11 months!!

I do not take the topa but when I have had extreme cravings here or there I found the kudzu 900 mg and the L-glutamine really did help me.

Can you try your cds more and how about finding a new hobby as in, if you do not meditate, maybe that is something to look forward to trying. anything to calm the stress.

You can do this!! You know that better than anyone! Hugs, Mary

[Breez]

300mg of Topamax

I've gone as high as 150mg and just recently have gone down to 50mg at night. So far no cravings. I don't take supps. I'm planning on weaning off of it {crossing my fingers}.

If you think the Topa is wearing off & are afraid of the cravings maybe you could give Campral a try. It's geared more for abstinent individuals.

Worth a thought.....

oh...also you're under stress so maybe you could take some vitamins/supps for that. That could help with the craving triggers. Not much of a health nut so couldn't tell you what to take. I just know that cravings can be avoided by not being hungry, or under constant stress.

[Ripley]

300mg of Topamax

Gabby, i don't have anything to add really about the topa, jut wanted to say that you and your posts have been inspirational to me, and I have felt a bit of a connection because of my current domestic situation (divorcing abusive psycho husband).

Hon, I am living on raw adrenalin and cigarettes at the moment (ugh, yukky, but no one dare lecture me!!), and you have my total sympathy for your own stress levels and whatever is behind them.

BUT - I know you are one strong gal and I just wanted to send you a litle cyber hug, for what it's worth.

Stay strong. Kate x

[gabby]

300mg of Topamax

Ahh, Kate....thanks so much. Now your post really gave me a lift. No one really can understand what it is like unless ya live it. (I just got anther verbal rippen from the beast.) I would no way listen except for he has the kids. Thanks for your hug - its worth a lot.

Believe me....I do keep my chin up....no other choice.

[abby1]

300mg of Topamax

Hi Gabby,
Congratulation on your count down to 1 year. Just a few thoughts on the 300 mgs of topamax. I personally have gone as high as 200 mg. Going higher scared me. After four months I noticed the topa wearing off and that is when I went back to my normal drinking habits (One or more bottles of wine a night).
In Jan. 06 I had a huge family blow about my drinking. From that day I went alcohol free.
I started with the campral, but it also came from my heart that I needed to quit drinking.
If you are feeling stress, exercise is always a great stress reducer. OR there is "mother's little helper". I take Xanex on days when the stress is almost causing me heart failure.
Just my story... Hope some of this helps. You are the queen of ABS!!!!
Abby

[nancy]

300mg of Topamax

any changes in medication?

I read a lot of posts about people taking topa through online companies and sometimes worry.

I guess i just wonder about the quality of the product.

Did you recently get a new batch? use a different company? sure it's the real thing?

also, i agree about working on the stress. i took a pilates class today, it was nice.

also cut out foods that are related to anxiety.