I'm attempting to taper off because of visual side effects I have noticed from the drug. That study is not the main reason at all. I have just had a bad reaction to this medication.

Those that are concerned for my chance of seizure, I do appreciate it. I would be in contact with the prescribing physician but I don't trust him at this point. Like Mark said, I didn't start taking the medication for any type of seizure condition.

Unfortunately I have noticed a severe withdrawal symptom. My resting heart rate is 66 Bpm. Upon standing it jumps up to around 100 Bpm. If I exert any effort I'm looking at 120 BPM. In the end if I sit back down again my pulse will return to normal.

I'm not sure how long this has been going on but I've been feeling like crap from this med for a while. I recently purchased a pulse Oximeter to check this out and was shocked at how consistently this happens. Thankfully my lungs seem to be fine as my spo2 stats usually remain around 97/98 even when standing.

Currently on my 4th day at 750mg. Not sure what to do about this heart symptom. I wish I could trust my neuro but he is the one who needlessly got me on the medication in the first place and would suggest a quick taper.