Posted by KarenK on December 13, 2000, at 18:35:48
In reply to Re: Topomax as a pain relief sleep aid?, posted by Mary B. allen on December 8, 2000, at 14:35:06
I take topamax, depakote, and prozac. It takes the edge off the depakote munchies but it doesn't work well as a sleep aid. In fact, the last time my pdoc tried to raise my dose my sleep was so light it was hardly worth the time. I had to go back to the lower dosage.
KarenK
> > I was recently put on Topomax 300 mg a day by Dir. of a Pain Man. area. He told me that this would help with sleep, and pain relief along with the Neurotin (800 mg x 4 times a day). I had recently come off high doses of Mepergan Fortis and MS Contin., and I wanted to seek other opinions about the use of this drug. I saw a Psychiatrist after I came off all the pain medicine and this physician told me that I don't have any problems that she notices (no depression, no panic attacks etc...) So, it worries me that this drug is for mood altering and bi-polar folks...at least that's what I'm reading at all these web sites....does anyone have any experience with their pain mang. folks in prescribing this drug...to augment neuropathic pain and to help sleep...I was on Neurotin and Tegretol (400 mg at night...and still no sleep). I was also warned that my sleep paterns will be affected for some time coming off the drugs, Ms Contin etc....Pls write and let me know of any experiences... Many Thanks.
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