Hi Can anypne tell me the signs of the gigher lmimt of the high dose of topiramaye please. i increased my night time dose to 75 mgs 10 weeks ago. Felt worse initially as expecteted then picked up anit. /]now i have this constant migraineous aura headache for three weeks, /i takke the topiramate for constant migraine aura, please excuse typing, /cant read due to migraine and really unwell..
I mean the symptoms of being at your threshold sorry!
Hi bear11
I went up to 75 mg last year on Topiramate and I have never felt so dreadful. I had continuous migraines for weeks and just couldn't tolerate the drug .
You must drink loads and loads of fluids . Doctors don't tell you this !
I developed all kinds of symptoms, numbness in finger tips and a tingling sensation.
I was cut down to 25 mg at night only as I could not tolerate it in the day or the large doze .
I do hope this helps you .
What you are taking is the generic for Topomax, which is an anti-seizure medication often used in migraine therapy. It will also make you lose weight, or it should. They advise for migraines the following usage:
Maintenance dose: 50 mg orally 2 times daily, in the morning and in the evening
Titration to 100 mg:
-Week 1: 25 mg orally once daily in the evening
-Week 2: 25 mg orally 2 times a day, in the morning and in the evening
-Week 3: 25 mg orally in the morning and 50 mg orally in the evening
-Week 4: 50 mg orally in the morning and 50 mg orally in the evening
If you need anything else let me know. I hope this helps!
One last thing, be careful, I mean I tried it for a month but I had to stop bc it made my finger tips numb. Just watch out and if you are experencing bad side effects call your dr he will tell you ween off.