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(Message started by: Ree on Jul 27^th, 2003, 9:51am)

Title: Dave got hit really hard
Post by Ree on Jul 27^th, 2003, 9:51am

the past few days on Topomax... anybody have this happen????????? he took it before bed for 2 nights and has been hung over wicked... Now this ain't him asking its me........ ((Im the whiner))........ hellllllllp I dont want him to take anything that will make it worse... Ree

Title: Re: Dave got hit really hard
Post by BillyJ. on Jul 27^th, 2003, 10:19am

on 07/27/03 at 09:51:55, Ree wrote:

Now this ain't him asking its me........ ((Im the whiner))...

what's this all about,eh?? your BOTH family!!!!

Ree,
For me Topomax was a VERY bad experiance,here's
what I have in my notes -
Topamax-hands and feet fell asleep constantly,mood swings,stomach pain and bowel disorders,no appatite,phsycotic thoughts,could not focus on close objects without eye-pain,muscle spasms---did not prevent migraines or CH.

BUT,thats just me some people have very good results
and tolerable side effects.

Hows the O2 working?For me Verapamil works but
not under 720 and 960mlg/day during peek cycle.
Dave,your a lucky man to have someone like Ree
beside you,that makes all the differance in the world
sometimes.Hang in there bro,more vibes headed
your way.
PF2ALL,
Billy

Title: Re: Dave got hit really hard
Post by catlind on Jul 27^th, 2003, 10:22am

Ree, is Dave taking the topomax like Dr. Bigal suggested? Starting at 15-25mg and upping the dose by 15mg each week until he gets to 100?

That seemed to be the key to having topomax work effectively with minimal side effects.

Cat

Title: Re: Dave got hit really hard
Post by cootie on Jul 27^th, 2003, 10:22am

Ree we talked about that med on the porch at the convention.....believe it was Joe that's taken it b-4......it's an antisiezure med and so is the neurontin I take. From what I've heard so far it can really zone a person out pretty bad....neurotin doped me up for a while........so suppose after a while sum meds side effects can clear up but I'm not sure about Topamox....maybe it depends on if you can adjust the dose....not sure you can do that if it is needed strong into you system. I'm sure sumone will come along and add some personal expirience info for ya. I heard it can really make ya dopey and "out of it" big time ? Pam that is no meds expert and sending more good vibes to you both :)

Title: Re: Dave got hit really hard
Post by jonny on Jul 27^th, 2003, 10:26am

If the top isnt helping stop taking it, dosent Dave use Zomig?

I got 5 I can give ya if you need them. actually I have 9 but ill give ya 5

..............................jonny

Title: Re: Dave got hit really hard
Post by Ree on Jul 27^th, 2003, 3:16pm

Hi friends... yup we have zomig thanks anyway jonny... He got hit 3 times last night after taking the topamax and then was bouncing off the walls trying to wake up..........So.......... if he is getting up to go to work say at 1 am...... when would he take the topamax... these pills are 25 mg... remember the doc is away... How long will it take to get the topamax in his system... he is supposed to up it next week... sorry im so dumb. thanks alllllllllll... next time ill ask in the med section... love ya all ree

Title: Re: Dave got hit really hard
Post by Charlie on Jul 27^th, 2003, 8:26pm

My neurologist said pretty much the same as Dr. Bigal. He started me at 25 and went to well more than 100. I can't remember the final dose. He said it's a tricky thing and has to be started slowly. He also said that many have trouble with it

Charlie