Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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Those Using Topomax for Pain Mngn.

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My pcp`s office just called to up my current dosage of Topomax. She would like to get me to 200mg 2x`s a day to manage my pain.
Thats sounds like an awful high dose to me but what do I know.
Last time I spoke with a neurologist, I seem to remember them talking about 150mg`s but I`am not quite sure.
I`d just like to hear what others dosages might be taking to help manage their pain.

Thanks in advance!

Rosanne~
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I haven't taken it for pain. I do know that the max they can prescribe it up to 800mg/day (400mg 2x) for epilepsy.

For diabetic neuropathy they tend to hit a max of around 400mg a day.

For migraines the max is 200mg.

So, anyway - the point is - you'd be hitting the max suggested to be prescribed for pain. (Suggested, docs break the rules - especially when you CAN go higher)
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I take 150 mg 2x a day. I'm not quite sure it's for pain per say. It keeps the burning away, pins and needles, fabrics that irritate the skin(most of them). I take something else for seizures (which I don't have-but use it for nightmares), so I have probably reached my limit on antiseizure medications.
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Thanks this has been helpful, now I`am not so scared to taking 400mg.

Rosanne
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