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Low Dose Topamax For Migraines
Topiramate is a neuronal stabilizing agent (aka anticonvulsant medication) that has proven effective as a Migraine preventive for some patients. It is one of only a few medications to have been approved by the FDA for Migraine prevention. As with other drugs in this category, patients should start at a low dosage and slowly taper up to therapeutic levels. The daily dose should be taken in two divides doses approximately 12 hours apart. If discontinuing this medication, it is essential to slowly...
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Started Topamax at 150mg, caused panic attacks. Stopping Topamax?
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Migraine Question of the Week, 12/19/11: Splitting Topamax Dosage?
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Migraines, Topamax, Butalbital, Seizures, Keppra, Glucose Levels?
Full Question: I have what was called "silent" migraines with numbness in face, vision problems, auras, sometimes stomach is upset, and... Read more »
Bad Topamax experience: worth trying Zonegran?
Full Question: I was taking Topamax for migraines, but thought I was losing my mind. My head hurt, had eye pressure, no taste, memory... Read more »
Pregnancy, Migraines, Topamax, Midrin, Morphine, TMJ?
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Topamax FDA Approved for Migraine Prevention
Migraine prevention is one of the most important issues facing Migraineurs who experience frequent and / or debilitating Migraine attacks. The vast... Read more »
Topamax Dosage, Titration, and Tapering
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Migraine Preventive Topamax May Cause Birth Defects
A study published in the July 22, 2008, issue of Neurology®, indicates that taking the neuronal stabilizing agent (epilepsy drug) Topamax... Read more »
Topamax (topiramate) and Higher Risk for Kidney Stones
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Low-dose treatment with acetretin, a drug used to treat skin psoriasis, seems to help reduce nail psoriasis, according to Italian researchers. Read more »
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