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    3 weeks on topo, sleep probs, headaches... help!!

    Hi! I started the topo about 2 1/2 weeks ago. Went up to 75 mg on July 4. Doing well with side effects however about a week ago started with a nagging headache and I am waking up waaaaaay too early and just laying there having very long committee meeting in the ole head which is not fun! I am down to abot 2 drinks a day and have lost 5 lbs which I am very pleased about. I am aiming for abs or at least 30 days. Waiting on my hypno tapes in the mail. I am on the supps but am also waiting on the All One in the mail as well. I am taking melatonin in pm but its not keeping me asleep. I am very tired at night regarless of the meatonin.. Its the staying asleep I need help with!! Waking around 4 or so... Makes for a fuzzy day... Input my friends??:thanks:
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    3 weeks on topo, sleep probs, headaches... help!!

    Notcarmen,

    The nagging headache part... Have you increased your intake of water? Topa dehydrates and not drinking enough water can cause the headache, not to mention damage the kidneys long term. (Which is why I always recommend that if at all possible one goes to their doctor to be prescribed the topa.)

    The sleeping throughout the night? I can't answer as I had to quit the topa because I have a very bad skin reaction to it.

    Since I am a middle-aged woman, sleeping through the night is not an option for me, anyways. :H

    Hope someone else comes along with some help for that particular piece.

    Cindi
    AF April 9, 2016

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      #3
      3 weeks on topo, sleep probs, headaches... help!!

      hey girl

      what time of the day are you taking the topa?
      when my dr prescribed mine the bottle says take at bedtime. I do know after a few hours I get sleepy if I sit a long time.

      I also got her to prescribe me a sleep medication. she prescribed clonazepam.

      I've had a lot of success with Wally World brand sleep aid tablets Doxylamine Succinate Tablets 25mg. they're in an orange-ish trim package. My DH says they don't make him hung over.

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        3 weeks on topo, sleep probs, headaches... help!!

        so far..

        I drink lots of water... I live in south Florida... So Its HOT HOT HOT!!!! And I work out. So yes re the H2O. I had ONE Ambian and I kept it for months and finally tokk it the other night..... Slept all night and almost danced out of bed!!!! Ok... I will consider a stronger sleep aid. That was one of the things I was wondering. With all the supplements and the topa does a sleep aid contraindicate? Ill email my doc. I take the Topa 1 in the am and 2 at around 3pm. Maybe I shoud take the 2 later in the day?

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          #5
          3 weeks on topo, sleep probs, headaches... help!!

          my dr made a face when I told her I wanted a sleeping pill. every time I go I tell her I have a hard time sleeping. normally I wake up around 3 and can't get back to sleep. this time I made her give me one because as I said - if I'm giving up what I used to anethesize myself with, what else do I have?

          now - with the sleeping pill and because I've only been drinking ONE glass of wine a day YAY me I've been sleeping like a rock since I don't have to pee so bad. And I've lost weight! I can see my puberty again I'm so so happy.

          I've been on 50 since 4th of July but I took an additional 25 last night and will do that again tonight.

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            3 weeks on topo, sleep probs, headaches... help!!

            ps - I came very very close to permanently injuring myself by taking Tylenol PM. DON'T do it. I still suffer from liver damage. I don't know why they don't post a big warning label on that product.

            so the dr is very wary about what she prescribes for me now as not to cause more liver damage. I have to have blood tests every six months for it. it was a real push to get her to prescribe the topa.

            The best part of the topa to me is it is the first time I've had a quiet mind since going off of Zoloft.

            I think my teeth grinding is even better.

            I'm loving this topa.

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              #7
              3 weeks on topo, sleep probs, headaches... help!!

              YES!!!

              Thank you! I realized after years that tylenol was lethal to the liver.... About 6 months ago.. So now I take aspirin. I found today that when I took the one I got no head ache. But the double dose gave me the headache.... dang it! Drank lots of water! But came home. Drank glass of wine. headache better. WTF. (sorry).Just trying to figure this all out. I too am so grateful to be drinking much less. LOVE IT! Hoping with upping the dose my will power will up as well. I get a little angry at myself. anywho.... thats another story. Thanks for your support! keep me posted on how you do and ill do the same if you like!
              :thanks:

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                #8
                3 weeks on topo, sleep probs, headaches... help!!

                Hi NotCarmen, I am at 16 days AF on the Topa and am very slowly titrating up: I take one 25mg mid afternoon and 1/2 in the am. I tried it before and didn't tolerate it well, so I'm a little more cautious. I think the calms forte and supps should help with the sleep. Benedryl and cd's work for me. (Hey Allowingtoo, my doc said to be careful with clonazepam and wine, as you might not wake up!!! I'm sure she meant more than a glass though.) Haven't got the headaches this time around. Get nauseous, but it seems to pass. Hanging in there right along with you. Keke

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