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    day 1 on Topa for me...........

    day 1 on Topa for me and I actually feel a little lifting effect. I've been taking the Kudzu and Lglut for several days.

    I went to my Dr yesterday and got my prescriptions and my free 42 Topa from their website and had it filled and picked it up this morning. She was very positive about the Topa and even had the book in their office. She said it works great for people that can stand the side effects.

    I go back in 6 weeks for a check up as my liver levels have been so-so due to some other meds I'm on she wants to keep a close eye on it. We both said it's a toss up as to the alcohol and the liver levels versus the Topa and drinking. I think it's going to be a win win effect.

    DH found the MWO book last night but didn't comment on it. (I haven't discussed this with him - I know he knows I drink but not how much or how often - he's a long time AA and just lost his son recently due to alcohol.)

    Can't wait till I get on up on dosage. I think I'm going to increase to 50 on Saturday since I've always had a very high drug tolerance.
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    day 1 on Topa for me...........

    Best to you on the topa. I love it. I think it is what has enabled me to get through the 30days AF I just completed - I am just finishing Day 31. I started on June1, and am holding steady at 100mg, not sure if I should go any higher, as it seems to be doing what it should be doing for me, and I really don't have too much in the way of side effects, just a few confused words now and then, and a bit sleepy - I need a pre-dinner power nap, but nothing I can't handle. I have considered going up another 25mg, but am not sure if I should or not. Maybe....... Anyway, hope it works well for you - I stopped with the Kudzu and L-glut as I figured the topa was doing the trick for me! Have you got some AF days in??
    Peanut

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      #3
      day 1 on Topa for me...........

      Allowing ~ good luck with the Topa. I've never taken it so I can not offer any advise. I just wanted to offer my support. Sorry to hear about your stepson. That must have been awful.

      If hubby knows what it's like to battle this addiction, why can you not talk to him about it? Sorry if that is too nosy of a question.

      We are here for you. Best of luck on your journey to sobriety.

      Love, Me
      :l
      Alcohol is simply the device between success and failure.

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        #4
        day 1 on Topa for me...........

        My First Day on Topa Too!

        Hi Allowing,

        It's my first day on Topamax also. I had my usual bottle of wine last night and had a conversation with the hubby while drunk. Even if most of what I said was honestly about issues I feel we've been having, it didn't matter in the least because I approached the conversation after drinking. Needless to say, I woke up feeling tremendously guilty this morning about all that I have put him through as my drinking has escalated. So I unearthed my copy of My Way Out and started rereading it. Luckily, I still have lots of supplements, including the Topamax. I'm determined to follow through this time. Anyway I just wanted to wish you success. I look forward to reading your updates. Good luck!

        Julie

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          #5
          day 1 on Topa for me...........

          4th day on topa - 4th of July I think I'm going to take another 25 mg after lunch. Friday Sat Sun are my harder days as DH goes to work at noon till 10. I was going to start on 50 Saturday anyway but I digress.

          I haven't told my DH because his son Craig made so many promises so many times to quit drinking and broke his heart each time. I want to be able to say "I did" instead of "I intend". He really thought his son was sober for his last year (and maybe he was) but the night he died he crashed the car into a tree and the autopsy report showed he had a high alcohol level. It could be that it was just that one night. It just didn't make it any better knowing that you know?

          The first day was really hopeful. The second day was pretty much the same, we even had company that night and I realized how much I enjoyed conversing without that fuzzy feeling I always thought I had to have.

          Yesterday was a little step backward but not as bad as before. I've cut my drinking in half so I have to say that's a pretty good step forward. I didn't get to be a drinker all at once so maybe it's going to be a little like losing weight - a little step at a time. I do know my urge to drink is not as strong. I'm drinking a lot more water.

          Thanks for all the good thoughts.

          Oh. I had a thought yesterday. I had commented on that it was a shame that I had not found the MWO website and Topa in time to have helped Craig. And then I thought.....what if......what if Craig from the other side helped me find Topa? I get chill bumps thinking about it.

          I know DH is and will be my biggest supporter. I just want to do this on my own for myself. Does that make sense?

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            #6
            day 1 on Topa for me...........

            wow 50 mg feels GREAT! It's 4 pm and I have absolutely no desire for a drink. Usually by now I'd have about 4 16 oz glasses of Merlot. Topa is AMAZING stuff!

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              #7
              day 1 on Topa for me...........

              Allowing, I am so completely in agreement with you on the waiting to be sucessful before you share with your DH.

              I am also on the topa, (3 weeks now and up to 75 mgs). It has helped for sure, my drinking has been cut WAY down, but I have had some bad slips too. Be careful.

              I like your thoughts about Craig and him helping you. I do believe these things are possible.

              Have you also read the book and are doing the hypnosis?

              Sun
              Take everything in moderation. Including moderation.

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                #8
                day 1 on Topa for me...........

                Hi Allowing,
                Congratulations on your good start!! I'm not on Topa, but I'm sure it's a big relief not having the cravings. I fessed up to the Dr. about a year ago that I could not go a day without drink - and most often too much drink -- so she put me on Campral. I was amazed, like you, at how quickly the cravings subsided. After awhile, I even thought I had the problem licked if I just stayed on Campral. But while the physical cravings subsided, my head continued to enjoy the whole drinking/drunk scene; and it was not too long before my newfound "social" drinking was out of control once again. That's when I discovered MWO and have just read the book and started the cd's. I have to say the cd's are really having a positive effect on my drinking brain and would recommend them. I know enough to reafrain from saying I've turned a corner, but they're really helping.

                Enjoy your new-found sobriety. Visit this place often -- it's a wonderfully inspiring group!!

                V.

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                  #9
                  day 1 on Topa for me...........

                  Welcome Vera!
                  Take everything in moderation. Including moderation.

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                    #10
                    day 1 on Topa for me...........

                    Allowing ~ You sound like you are doing fantastic! I am very happy for you.

                    I understand now what you mean about wanting to have already succeeded by the time you tell hubby. It makes sense after what he has been through. And maybe your thoughts of Craig did make you seek out help and those thoughts brought you here. I too believe that things mystical things can happen.

                    Keep up the great work. You will get stronger in mind, body and spirit everyday.

                    Love, Me
                    :l
                    Alcohol is simply the device between success and failure.

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                      #11
                      day 1 on Topa for me...........

                      I am on 300 mg of Top and it is working very well for me. Have been on it for 34 days and have had minimal side affects. All of the hype of the negative side affects was really blown out of proportion on the internet. It works great. Don't let the worrying play mind games on you. Take the medication and enjoy the benefits!

                      I am now nearing day 60 AF and feeling great! Best of luck on your journey!

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                        #12
                        day 1 on Topa for me...........

                        Thanks for the encouragement Caseaday. 300 mgs seems like so much, I am having the tingling toes, so I hope it doesn't get worse from 75mgs to 300mgs. Did you experience that?
                        Take everything in moderation. Including moderation.

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                          #13
                          day 1 on Topa for me...........

                          Congrats allowing,

                          Like Peanut, I stopped at 100 mg. I went higher but went back down to 100 due to side effects. I only took it until I got 2wks AL free. Then I stopped. Last time I made it 6 mos and then I tried mods...didn't work for me. Now I'm on day 36 and feeling great. Taking Cymbalta for depression and anxiety but no Topa since 14 days. It does work amazing to take away the cravings. I know not to try mod again!

                          Keep it up!

                          -V

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                            #14
                            day 1 on Topa for me...........

                            The tingling goes away after a couple of days when you increase dosage. I.e. it may be there for a few days when you go from 75 to 100 then go away. Then it may re-appear if you decide to increase from 100 to 125 for a couple of days.

                            I didn't find the tingling in the toes to be very uncomfortable. For me it only lasted two days and it wasn't constant. It would come for a couple of hours after taking the pills and then go away. The benefits of the pills sure out weighed the tingling...

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                              #15
                              day 1 on Topa for me...........

                              well I learned two things today - I need a pill box so I can remember what I've taken and what I haven't

                              and I do much better when I split the 25mg doses up with a little interval time in between.

                              other than that the 50mg is still working really really well. got a little weird for a while this morning but that passed after a while. But that was on an empty stomach too so that could have been a factor.

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