MaryPoppins Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I've been on Lithium for five days now, and my doc took me off Topomax cold turkey. I'm having horrible anxiety and paranoia now, and I'm not sure what to do. I emailed my doc, but does anyone know if it could be the lithium? I'm taking my benzos when I'm supposed to, but they don't seem to be taking the edge off. Any suggestions or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 That sounds sort of more like the Topamax withdrawal than the lithium. Half-life of topiramate is 20h, so it's totally clear from your system in 4 to 5d. Usually it's customary to step the topiramate down by 25-50 mg every 4 to 5d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryPoppins Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Good call. My doc emailed me back and rebuffed it as my just being paranoid about taking lithium, but I emailed him back and gently reminded him of the Topomax. We'll see what he says. Thanks very much for your reply. I agree with you completely. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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