I am taking topamac 50 mg since one year for migraine now I want to stop this medicine should I or it will effect me.

Question

Migraine is a life style disease. Change your lifestyle. Breakfast on time 8-8.30 am plenty of fluids. Hydration properly. Don't fast for more than 2-4 hrs at a stretch. Eat healthy. Avoid going out in hot sun. Identify your triggers for migraine. Avoid them and consult your treating physician to consider stopping your topamac gradually after summer season. I hope this answers your querry.

Ashwin Bhosle · Accepted Answer

Migraine is a life style disease. Change your lifestyle. Breakfast on time 8-8.30 am plenty of fluids. Hydration properly. Don't fast for more than 2-4 hrs at a stretch. Eat healthy. Avoid going out in hot sun. Identify your triggers for migraine. Avoid them and consult your treating physician to consider stopping your topamac gradually after summer season. I hope this answers your querry.

Mahmudul Haq · Answer

Please don't stop this medicine abruptly. Its for your migraine prophylaxis & continue taking as prescribed.

Karuna Chawla · Answer

1. Take adequate night sleep
2. Eat at regular intervals. As starvation/gas can trigger migrain
3. Avoid things that can trigger migrain. Common triggers include alcohol, caffeine or poor sleep.
Inculcate good sleep practices like having a regular bedtime schedule and avoiding naps, caffeine and TV before bedtime.
4. Don't take stress- Pursue an enjoyable activity or verbalising frustration to reduce stress and improve mental health.
5. Avoid foods that you know triggers your migrain.
6. Hot packs and heating pads can relax tense muscles. Warm showers or baths may have a similar effect
7. Drink water. “Dehydration can be a big cause of headaches,” For this homeopathic treatment is very effective
For more details you can consult me.

Mrinal Acharya · Answer

Usually the medication topamac can not be suddenly stopped. You need to gradually tapper down the dose of the medication for which you can go for neurologist consultation .by the way you need to take plenty of water kidney stones can occur in patients taking topamac. I think you are already aware of that. Stay safe.