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Posted by Smallchange on March 21, 2003, at 0:15:31
Just started Topamax (25 mg. and to increase to 50 mg. in two weeks) about 5 days ago for severe restless leg syndrome and bi-polar disorder. Also take 150 mg. of Welbutrin daily. I have not noticed any side effects yet. I have been a little nauseated today, but I am hoping it will pass. I am having fantastic results for restless legs with the Topamax. I have been on Gabitril, Lamictil, Klonipin, Depakote and Neurontin at various times for bi-polar and RLS. Topamax wins hands down. I am hoping for loss of at least some of the 50 pounds I gained during the Depakote years. The side effects do frighten me, but I have not been this free of the severe and always frustrating symptoms of restless leg syndrome EVER. I am talking about feelings that electricity is running through your legs and they thrash uncontrollably, to the extent that my husband and I no longer sleep in the same bed. I say "Thank you God." for Topamax and hope I remain side effect free.
Posted by Ponder on March 21, 2003, at 13:42:57
In reply to New to Topamax, posted by Smallchange on March 21, 2003, at 0:15:31
Wow! Glad to hear you are getting benefits already! Seems that slow ramp-up has been the key for most people to tolerate Topa well. Good luck with it, and please keep posting. Many will be interested in your progress.
Posted by justyourlaugh on March 21, 2003, at 13:52:36
In reply to Re: New to Topamax » Smallchange, posted by Ponder on March 21, 2003, at 13:42:57
i have been off topamax for..5 or 6 days..
i am so ill.....i want to be sick...but cant...week...dizzy.....
aaahhhhhhh...
jyl
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