Posted by JohnX2 on March 22, 2002, at 19:54:52
In reply to HEY JOHN2X AND/OR TOPAMAXERS! NEED ADV., posted by Delilah O'Riley on March 22, 2002, at 19:39:51
Hey,I'm glad you bumped into a medicine that really helps you. Topamax is very unique in some of its action, so it is not surprising to find a few people who find it as a "wonder drug" where all the others have failed (particularly for pain management). Regarding the medicine dosage, I really don't know what to say. Everyone reacts so differently to medicines. My headaches were so bad and my response to Topamax was so benign in regards to side effects, my pdoc just decided to push the dose to the limit.
So all I can say is you just need to tinker with the dose to find the right range that works for you. I'm not sure what is working out there for the general public for headaches. A neurologist that was treating me was pretty hot for the medicine for treatment of tension headaches, but he never mentioned dosing. My pdoc put me on the medicine.
PS: may I ask an off the wall question: Do you drink a lot of diet coke (aspartame containing products)?
Best Regards,
John
> I've spent 7 years on the medicine go round with migraines-A.D.s, methadone, vicadon, imitrex and lots and lots and lots of et ceteras. Topamax is a MIRACLE, SQUARED. I have little airy, fairies brushing any potential pain out before it even starts. I am taking 100 mgs Topamax a day. That is it. Not even Tylenol. My question: I am trying to find the right prophylactic dose along with my doc who has never used this amazing drug for migraines. He wants to leave us a little wiggle room. The standard dose is 200mg. Does anyone have any experience with the difference between 100 and 200? John 2x I know you are on 400 for bipolar. Do you remember any significant difference in side effects or effectiveness between 100 and 200, even though we are comparing apples and oranges since we are using it for different reasons. Any advice?
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