Topamax -long term use

[Funny Girl]

Topamax -long term use

Ok Sidney - I appreciate the offer of the PM. I may do that later this week once I've taken it for a few days. I think most people out here are taking Baclofen. I don't know about that - I read about it. I realize people are having success with it, but decided to try the route explained in the book first. I figured that if things didn't agree with me, I could make changes then. Tingling is livable, even forgetting words, since when I'm drinking heavily on a regular basis, I do that anyway! I'll be in touch later in the week.

[mama bear]

Topamax -long term use

Funny Girl...stay in touch...I am waiting on my Topa from River Pharmacy and hope it is the miracle RJ says itwas for her .......let's compare notes

[Funny Girl]

Topamax -long term use

Will do Mama Bear. I have high hopes!

[sidney]

Topamax -long term use

Sounds good to me! All the best to both of you.

[okoren1]

Topamax -long term use

I started taking Topo about 9 months ago- 25 mg, gradually upping the dosage to about 100 mg. Magical results from a drinking perspecitve. A glass of wine still tastes terrible! I was AF for 3 ro 4 mos. However, the side effects of Topo (at 100 mg /day) were also not good- restless legs during sleep, groggy words at work and other times, etc. And, now I can drink some Vodka and tolerate it!! Bummer. So, no more Topo for me. As with the Vodka, I obviously still need an assist to stay off alchohol. I have read about BAC. Any comments?

[techie]

Topamax -long term use

I've been on 50mg of topamax for several weeks now. I have no desire to drink unless I skip my supplements for a day or two. At the 50mg, I am mostly SE free. Without the supplements like l-glut & kudzu I would require a much larger dose of topa to achieve the same results. As long as this continues to work for me I'll continue with the topamax ongoing.

[sunshinedaisies]

Topamax -long term use

Techie, I think that is great that the 50mg dose works for you. Are you AF on that? I too have hardly any SE - very rare tingling and the odd missing word (which could be due to age LOL). I think Topa is wonderful for me and find it a shame that so many others have so many problems on it. Anyway am really pleased it is working for you.

Sunshine xx

[techie]

Topamax -long term use

Yes I am AF. sunshine I NEVER experienced any of the tingling that you and others describe. That goes to the point that we all react/respond to meds differently. Best of luck to you as you move forward. Keep in touch and I'll do the same!