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Old 04-04-2013, 09:57 AM
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Hi, jmsarge,

I have been on Topamax since April of last year.

I have daily Headaches (post concussion Migraine type/post traumatic).

I have just been elevated in dosage to 200 mg twice daily from a starting dose of 50 mg twice daily, and increased by 50mg over that period til now.

I have had some good Headache reduction with its use.

I have had some mild side effects of dry mouth, fatigue, min foggimess - and of course as is expected with many of these types of drugs, ED. The higher dosings have given me some Asthenia (muscle weakness) but stretching has helped with that; you can also do mild aerobics to help it.

I have a nice informative link to Crazymeds about Topamax for you. This person keeps information updated pretty regularly, you might find it helpful.
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Current: Changes of more insomnia, new reviews with findings of more Depression, tremors, vertigo, tinnitus, loss of focus, fatigue; SSDI - accepted on Depression, Cognitive Deficits; Seizures ruled out, mTBI changes including cognitive slowing/lapses.
Medication update: Topamax 200mg twice daily it seems to minimize daily headaches to a 1-2/10 quality(I still know they are there); and acute headaches erupt without warnings.
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