Posted by speck on March 23, 2002, at 16:02:53
In reply to HEY JOHN2X AND/OR TOPAMAXERS! NEED ADV., posted by Delilah O'Riley on March 22, 2002, at 19:39:51
The difference between 100mgs and 200mgs of topomax was like night and day for me. I use the med for bipolar stuff not migraines but at 100 mgs all of the side effects passed while at 200 mgs I remained in the state of "dopomax" that some posters refer to. It just goes to show: It all depends on the person!
> I've spent 7 years on the medicine go round with migraines-A.D.s, methadone, vicadon, imitrex and lots and lots and lots of et ceteras. Topamax is a MIRACLE, SQUARED. I have little airy, fairies brushing any potential pain out before it even starts. I am taking 100 mgs Topamax a day. That is it. Not even Tylenol. My question: I am trying to find the right prophylactic dose along with my doc who has never used this amazing drug for migraines. He wants to leave us a little wiggle room. The standard dose is 200mg. Does anyone have any experience with the difference between 100 and 200? John 2x I know you are on 400 for bipolar. Do you remember any significant difference in side effects or effectiveness between 100 and 200, even though we are comparing apples and oranges since we are using it for different reasons. Any advice?
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