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    #1

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    Hi, just starting out with this programme, hopefully will work
    tried to get my drinking under control with AA but complete abstinence wasnt for me (at least not right now) so am really trying to aim for social drinking......new with topiramate-week 2, gone up to 5omg and am starting to see a difference i think....however, am getting blinding headaches daily. did anyone else get these as a side effect at all??

    Thanks
    Dont wait for what you are given...go get what you want why you have time
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    Welcome aboard! You have found a spot with a wealth of information, and people in the same boat as you, wanting to control their drinking. Some dont drink at all, and the others are in the "moderation" threads.

    Wishing you all the luck, strength, and knowledge needed to realize your goals

    EDIT: You may want to read up in this section, it talks about meds Topamax, Campral, Naltrexone, Baclofen, other meds - My Way Out Forums
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      Hello, Audrey:

      Hope topamax works for you because many have found it helpful. Check out the link Nelz mentioned and there's quite a few success stories there. Welcome and good luck!
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        Welcome Audrey 1984!

        I had the blinding headaches and it was HORRIBLE! No one else ever mentioned that particular side effect. Nothing made it better, except time. It took several days to go away, then I felt totally weak for a bit afterwards.
        Plus, I had not noticed any diminishing of my desire to drink, only that I could not really TASTE anything, including liquor AND food.
        So I threw the Topamax and the MWO book in the trash...now I wish I'd saved the book, but when my head hurt so much, I was not thinking clearly.
        And I wish I'd saved the book because, IMO, Roberta Jewell's program has really worked for me, and only the Topamax was to blame for my headache.
        The CDs helped me change my mind, about my supposed "need" for daily drinking, the supplements helped to repair my body, and the ideas and info on this forum...especially the ideas in the thread called the Tool Box, which is listed in the Abstainers section, all helped too. Retraining my brain has not been an easy task, but it has been a most worthwhile one.
        good luck on your journey! and, Happy Halloween. FFP
        . "It is only with the heart that one can see clearly; that which is essential, is invisible to the eye.". Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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          Hi Audrey.:welcome: We have a 30-day abstinence challenge in the mods section if you're interested. I don't know how long you've been AF or your plans for the future. Lots of different threads to check out on MWO. Have a look and hope to see you around!


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            #6
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            Ah thanks very much, i will have a look about the forums some more. Yeah ive found the book really helpfull, just the headaches a killer, ill def check out the reccomended links...thankyou
            Dont wait for what you are given...go get what you want why you have time

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              FFP: LOL!

              I have heard some books could cause headaches as a side effect, but I haven't heard the MWO book could. Interesting!
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                Hello Audrey 1984 :welcome:

                I have been on the programme since August 20th and am taking Topiramate. I have not had any ill effect from it. I know that we are all different and drugs can affect us in different ways. However, I am wondering where you are getting your topiramate from, are you getting it from your GP or on-line? Some on-line pharmacies cannot be trusted. I did get mine initially on-line from River Pharmacy (the one recommended on MWO) then from my GP.

                I also take all of the supplements and drink plenty of water which I am sure helps.

                I wish you the best of luck
                If you think you're free, there's no escape possible. ~Ram Dass

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                  HAha, no not the book

                  Ah thanks for that, im getting them online ( friend reccomended) as i could not get a prescription-are you in the uk??my gp just did not have a clue what i was on about?? started banging on mental health home visits at which point i walked.....do you have any other reputable online pharmacies at all?? thanks much appreciated
                  Dont wait for what you are given...go get what you want why you have time

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                    #10
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                    can u help?

                    I'm just wondering if topamax works? I'm going to order it on line today I'm from the UK.:new:

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                      Some people find it helpful, I know it's hard to navigate to different forums but do a search look for topamax and you 'll find some people 's success story. I don't know how to cut and paste link otherwise I'd do it for you, scots lady...
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