Posted by SLS on August 2, 2006, at 0:14:11
In reply to Re: Topamax dosage? » SLS, posted by maxime on August 1, 2006, at 21:51:46
Hi Maxime.
Thanks for responding.
> > I am currently taking Topamax at a dosage of 150mg to treat bipolar depression. Any thoughts as to how high I should go?
> Are you feeling any relief from the dosage you are currently at?
I started feeling an improvement in mental energy and concentration at 50mg. It was very, very slight, but noticeable. I have experienced no further improvements, but seem to have maintained a residual of what I gained at 50mg. I know one person who had been as high as 400mg, but this was done in an attempt to control mania. 200mg seems to be as good as 400mg for this. I think I would prefer to be at 100mg. Although I don't seem to be experiencing any cognitive side effects, I do experience muscle weakness and breathlessness upon exertion.
> When I was on it, my pdoc was aiming for a dosage of 150 mg.What made you stop?
- Scott
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