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I have had migraines for several years now and just recently foun...

Posted at 4:53 PM on Feb 06, 2008 by abp, #26961
I have had migraines for several years now and just recently found out that the med I was taking at each episode was really for those that have migraines a couple of times a year - I have them a couple of times a month. I was prescribed 50mg of Topamax, two times a day. I took both doses on a Thursday and could not go to work on Friday. By Thursday night I was lightheaded...by Friday morning I couldn't keep my eyes open, my brain couldn't seem to tell my fingers how to type, I couldn't come up with what I wanted to say, I tried to read in bed and couldn't even concentrate on what the book was saying. Normal events (taking my 2yo to the restroom, walking into a restaurant) were exhausting. I'm going back to the doctor tomorrow to discuss all that occurred. After reading all the side effects online, I would honestly rather deal with the migraines. At least I know they will go away. With the Topamax I felt completely out of control of my body...never a good feeling.
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Reply 9 months ago on Feb 13, 2008 by juliejd, #4812

Clearly you were taking too much. Were you directed start at this dose? This med must be titrated slowly for such potential side effects you experienced. Typically, the starting dose is 25 mg DAILY x1week, then add 25mg daily x1 week etc. until therapeutic dose is reached (200 to 400 mg). Sorry you experienced this! Good luck!

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