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A member asked:

Can i go off topamax (topiramate) after 12 days?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes, you can: Topamax (topiramate) should be slowly titrated down by 50mg every 3 days and should never be abruptly discontinued. Side effects may include nausea, confusion, drowsiness and weakness, especially in older patients. Rec.: see your prescribing physician for medication adjustment.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/15/2014

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I just recently started and ended topiramate, I was on it for about 4 days before stopping it cold turkey due to severe side effects. I have been having confusion, trouble sleeping, nausea, and BM problems. When will the side effects go away?

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How do I overcome best friend and wifes(of 19 yrs w/prior thyroidectomy w/new onset persecutory delusions after start/stop paxil(10 days) along with established topiramate, suboxone-1 yr ago but has gradually but not fully recovered) paranoia of me?

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My 7 year old grandson has been off topamax (topiramate) for 25 days and no seizures. Has the danger period passed.?

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