Topamax Problem After Stopping

When Will The Pin & Needles, Numbness, Dizziness, and Clumsiness Stop after I quit taking Topamax?

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How long has it been since you stopped taking this medication? I found out that the half life of this drug is just over 20 hours; meaning that it pretty much takes a full day for 'half of a single dose' to get eliminated from the body. Depending on the dosage & duration of time you've been taking this drug, it seems as if it would be in your system for up to weeks at a time.

Perhaps this is why you're still experiencing possible withdrawal symptoms or side effects.That's just my theory anyway. I would consider talking to your doctor about tapering off if the symptoms get worse or too bothersome.

Hope this helps!

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It has be about ten days since I took the last dose of Topamax. The Dr. lowered my dose to 10mg, I took 200mg twice a day for maybe 3 months before it started to cause problems. I even fell 3 times!!! I am a 55 year old grandmother & I help with my grand kids. I have severe migraine headaches at least 4 times a week, I've had TMJ surgery 10 times, just chewing can give me a migraine. The Topamax seemed to help before the bad side effects started. Now I can't get rid of the dizziness, numbness, pin & needles and pain in my hands arms feet and legs. Thanks for your reply & I appricate your help!!!

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