Hi Guys, Just RX'd Topa and Nal

[victimless]

I've been hoping for a doctor to perscribe me Topamax as my parents would feel a lot more comfortable with me having a doctor instead of just ordering onling. I'm 25 and just recently had to move home due to Al intake. It has gone down substantially, but I am trying to lessen it even more. It the past week I have had one AF day. I just started Topamax 25mg per day for 1 week, I have been taking 50mg Naltrexone per Sinclair Method for the past 2 weeks. My morning drinking has stopped. My nightly drinking is usually no more than 4 drinks, although I usually want more. My doctor has me going up to 3 25mg Topamax on the third week of taking it, He said eventually probably 100mg. Is this the usually route for topa? I'll keep everyone up to date with my progress, Much Love - Victimless

[Lavande]

Hi Guys, Just RX'd Topa and Nal

Hi victimless,

Welcome to MWO, this is a good place!
I don't have any personal experience with the meds. In addition to the information in the MWO book, there is a thread devoted to the discussion of meds - you should check there.
Good that you have your doc following your progress.

Take a look in the Tool box (located in the Monthly Abstinence section) for good ideas to help you make you plan!

Wishing you the very best on your journey & please feel free to drop in the Newbies Nest thread for some support!

Lav

[the bellinator]

Hi Guys, Just RX'd Topa and Nal

Hi vic

I am in my third week of topa and I am doing it without a doc. I'm going by the book and I am at 75 mgs. I take one pill (25 mgs) in the mid morning and 2 pills in the mid afternoon. Yes--your doc seems to have you on the same treatment plan that is suggested in the MWO book.

I have stopped drinking completely--I stopped at 25 mgs, so I plan to stop at 100 mgs and stay there awhile. The MWO book says to go to 300 mgs, but since I've already stopped drinking and so far don't have any desire to drink, I'm going to stick at 100 mgs.

Anyway--welcome and good for you for taking the first steps! You have found a wonderful place!:welcome:

Strength and love to you!
the bellinator

[mama bear]

Hi Guys, Just RX'd Topa and Nal

I am not so sure about mixing Nal and Topa????

[victimless]

Hi Guys, Just RX'd Topa and Nal

naltrexone and topamax seem to be rx'ed together quite frequently, I luckily live close to the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio which did quite a few studies on both for alcohol abuse. Topamax seemed to be the rx of choice for extinguishing drinking. My doctor was also famaliar with baclofen which surprised me. I was already taking Naltrexone by the Sinclair method, which seemed to already be helping me quite a bit. I no longer crave AL in the morning, just when I get home from work, cooking a good meal, etc.. , but I have a few glasses of wine or a few beers and I am comfortable, no more blackouts. I have not bought liquor since October of 09 That is amazing for me to say in that me and my ex would drink a half gallon of vodka a day. I thank you guys and this forum for helping in a way that other avenues have not. Much Love - Adam