Posted by Cam W. on March 14, 2000, at 17:37:06
In reply to Re: Topomax as mood stabilizer?, posted by Anna P. on March 14, 2000, at 16:02:21
Anna - The cognitive problems with Topamax are usually seen at the beginning of therapy, especially if the dose is raised too quickly. Also, cognitive problems have been seen at high doses. Starting dose is usually 25-50mg daily and increased by 25-50mg every 5-7 days. These effects usually disappear within the first month. The cognitive problems have been described as abnormal thinking, slowed thoughts, decreased cognition, intermittent difficulty calculating, dulled thinking, and blunted mental reactions. Hopefully some of the people who have used Topamax sucessfully will post to alleviate some of your concerns. Just because a drug can cause these problems, it does not mean it will happen in everyone. Also, I will repeat, the cognitive problems usually resolve within the first month. Good luck - Cam W.
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