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Been on topamax (topiramate) since december 100mg. switched meds & i haven't taken it for 3 days (ran out)but i need to taper off. should i still taper off?
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Depends on why: you took the Topamax (topiramate). If you were taking it for epilepsy you need to taper it under medical supervision. If you took it for benign intracranial hypertension I would taper it as well. If you are taking it for migraine I would recommend slow taper as well but you don't need to be medically supervised, just keep a headache calendar. If you are taking it for weight loss you can just stop it.
Answered 3/18/2017
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