Posted by Marsha Danielson on August 28, 2000, at 20:39:05
In reply to Re: Topamax and weight and sleep and mood » Janice, posted by Lana on August 12, 2000, at 14:54:39
> Hello i was so happy that you all wrote in and talked about this medication. My soon to be husband takes this medication and he has been on it for 2 months and he has lost 30 pounds. He has experinced alot of the same side effects as you all have. The numb ness the tingling and so fourth. He would also like to know if any of you have been more moodier than normal. I have noiticed it alot to the point that you can not even be around him. If you could respond back and let me know if it is the same for you.
You all take care,Marsha
hello, i was so happy when i found yall discusing not only bi-polar,topamax,and on top of that effexor.i started crying. but i guess that would just be typical of a maniac ha ha! i
> was dianosed bi-polar when i was 15 and now am 32.
> i have taken lithium,depakote,prozac,zoloft,paxil,
> neurontin,wellbutrin,risperdal,elevil,thorzine,effexor,topamax,and clonapen the latter being for anxiety and panic disorter.my doc had me on effexor and neurontin combo.the problem was the
> neurontin apparently not controlling my disease
> but i had a horribly deminished lack of coordination.i had bruises aall the time and still have scars from falling.so about a month ago
> he decided as alast effort to put me on topamax.he
> was concerned because i am only 5'2" and 116lbs.i
> also was taking 115mg of effexor which was not causing any weaght gain.he put me on 100mgs of topamax and witin 10 days i lost 6lbs.but my mood
> over a 1month time period went from a roller coster ride,severe mania to suicidal to almost
> level.that has never happened to me before. even
> since childhood.since then he has increased my dosage to 200mgs and taken me off the effexor completely.my weight has remained steady but we
> agreed that if i become underweight tat steps can be taken.this all seems so promising but and im
> sure yall always know theres always a but.i am
> experiencing some hopefully temporary but pretty
> tough side affects other than the weight loss.
> i noticed someone said somethin about carbonated
> drinks and im so glad because i thought it was the
> heat on the trucks in texas delivering the beer
> ruining it but i think we have gathered enough evidence here to conclude that topamx is the culprit.so much for miller time at twilight out by the pool.but on a more serious note my list
> of symptoms are (please remember im taking 200mgs)
> very cloudy urine,sleeplessness 5:am,extreme dizziness,unable to focus,confusion,headache,
> memory loss,triple effect when i use my tanquilizers to the point of passing out but i
> learned quickly from that mistake,blurred vision.
>
> i would really love keeping in touch with
> yall. we all have this in common and we are such
> a rare breed of bird.
> yours truly
> lana
>
poster:Marsha Danielson
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