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Q: I am on Topamax 100mg for 5 yrs. Great success, no migraines in the past yr, but memory is bad, loss of words etc. I also have ADD- take Adderall XR 40mg. Want to stop the topa will my memory improve?
Hi GradMsn,
I'm so glad to hear Topamax was a success for you, however since you seem to be experiencing some unwanted side effects, the very first thing needed is a conversation with your doctor about tapering off your dose. Reading blog posts is NOT the way to safely taper off any medication. I am being a bit blunt here, but if you don't taper off Tompamax correctly, you run the risk of having complications - like seizures even in people who haven't had them before - from tapering it incorrectly, especially since you have been on this medication for a long time. This medication has a half life of 21 hours and may take a while to leave your system.
Please contact your doctor for a taper schedule, you can find more information on Tompamax dosing HERE.
Good luck
Nancy
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