Posted by galkeepinon on July 5, 2003, at 2:26:36
In reply to Re: need some med advice (moodstabilizer), posted by toodlebug on July 2, 2003, at 10:27:44
toodlebug, I'm so glad to see you post this. I have been on Topamax for 2 months now and I so agree with what you state here. The minimal side effects that I did get have virtually gone away and the worst-more like funny side effect IS the tingling in my feet-I have to stomp my foot on the ground while shouting "wake up wake up".
It has helped me calm down, no mental fog, no zombie feeling, and I can actually sit still!thanks for a great post!
gal
> Don't be scared of Topamax. You never know how your body will react to it until you try it. If you titrate up the dose slowly any side effects should be minor and if bothersome they go away quickly. Also, as you go up the dose the side effects go away after a few days anyway as your body gets used to the drug. I have not had any problems with it except for sporadic tingling hands and feet in the evening which is only mildly bothersome. No mental fog, no verbal problems, no sleepiness at 150 mg.
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