use of topamax

[arudhi]

Hi everyone i would like to use topamax but am not so sure of the dosage to take .its so confusing to know as it seems so individual on what is the correct dose as everyone has recommendations on what works for them and it is so variant.Am also wondering what is the difference in using the original and the generic version of topo.Where i am the generic is what is easily available and getting original without prescription is impossible.the doctors will only priscribe it for epilepsy.Any one has advice on the use of the other alternative drugs i.e camprale.t.c. and oh ya how long does one have to take these drugs to become totally abstinent any idea??

[Java]

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Welcome. The topa by itself will not make you become abstinent, but it will aid a great deal. My nuerologist told me that even though in the clinical trials people went up quite high in dose, that 25 mg dosage is just as effective as higher doses for most people, but there are a lot of different opinions on that. start with the 25mg and go up formt here. I wasn not aware of a generic topamax, I was given a prescription myself, and usually they willl substitute the generic if there is one, and none was given, so not so sure abotu that. Topa was the only thing I took so i dont know about the other meds,b ut topa worked well for me. Hope that helps.

Victoria

[goingsobermum]

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Everyone that starts topa needs to start at 25mg a day and titrate up, normally by 25mg a week, till they get to a dose that helps them.
Generic meds should be the same ingredients as the brand names so shouldn't be any different. They look different because they have to, stops people making look a like copies and selling generic for brand prices.
Here is a link for cheap generic topa online
Buy Generic Topamax (Topiramate) Online :: Aclepsa.com

[meditation mama]

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RJ's book has a great schedule for taking TOPA, but this is what worked for me...

week 1: 25mg AM
week 2: 25mg AM 25mg 4pm
week 3: 25mg AM 50mg 4pm
week 4 50mg AM 50mg 4pm
week 5 75mg AM 75MG 4pm

that is where I am now. I am not sure if I will go up any more.... but you get the idea. I hope this helps. I also took Adrifinil INTERNATIONAL ANTI-AGING SYSTEMS as it helps with the brain fog you get as you are dosing up.... that is the suggestion I got from RJ's book, too.

[Breez]

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http://www.mywayout.org/important-program-updates.htm

will answer some of your questions

[arudhi]

use of topamax

thanks everyone for your quick response just started my first dose of topa and went at 50mg which made me feel very lousy the whole of yesterday day.I have a full time 12hr job and yesterday was horrible and i ended up taking 4 double martells to push the misery away i guess i thought topa was a wonder drug that would stop me drinking instantly.I dont know if i will try it again am quiet apprehensive.

[Breez]

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There is no wonder drug unfortunately. The meds only help with the program.
There are a few people here who have tried Topa & could not take it for various reasons. Have you considered Campral?

[arudhi]

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Thanks breez i think i will try campral but most important is i would like to down load some material and do some reading and get myself prepared more especially psychologically any idea on what to start with?

[goingsobermum]

use of topamax

Arudhi,
Don't you think it would be better to give topa a fair chance before changing to Campral? One day on 50mg isn't a trial, especially as all the advice on this site says to start at 25mg a day. No drug will stop you drinking instantly you have to decide to stop and then all the tools on this site will help you to stop yourself

[Java]

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I agree with goingsobermum, give it a little bit to kick in, and also try starting at 25mg.

[arudhi]

use of topamax

Thanks for the advice goingsobermum and java now that i have calmed down and got my senses back i think i will take your advice and stick to topo at 25mg and also i have done a mail order for the starter kit hypno cds which should be sent to me shortly.

[goingsobermum]

use of topamax

Hi Arudhi,
Thats nice to hear, it might seem slower but in the long run you'll have more sucess and thats what we want to happen. Keep us updated as to how you are doing.

[TheChuckster]

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Start Things slow

Arudhi.........There is no quick cure for this desease. I would suggest you read RJ's book.
And titrate up on the Topa. I'm doing 200mg a day and feel comfortaable with that. The side effects do go away. Kudzu also is very helpful. Also L-gluatamine. You need to get commited and follow a program you feel is right for you. I've been on it for over a year now and still slip and slide but know I can do it. Best of Luck to YOU!!!!!
The Chuckster