Posted by shersher on February 7, 2002, at 15:01:52
In reply to Re: Topamax Experiences NEW POST, posted by Chrissy on February 7, 2002, at 13:51:03
> Hello, My name is Chrissy, I'm 26 and have been dealing with depression, and more recently correctly diagnosed with bipolar since I was 19. Been on many meds. SO TIRED OF THE UP AND DOWNS OF WEIGHT GAINING! Pretty much been my own detective looking up different meds. My Doctor is cool, she's letting me try Topamax. Been on it for a month now. (Am also still on 40mg of Prozac) I'm still only taking 50mg of topomax at bedtime, I'm afraid to taper up and take more because of the drowsy side effects. But from reading the posts, people say it goes away with more, so maybe I'll just go for it!! The thing is I'm a waitress and one night at work while at a table I fealt so woosie and in like a dream state! it scared me!, other than that, I absolutely Love that it helps with my appetite!! lost 8 lbs so far! I have NO anger fits, or major emotional episodes! I'm goin to stick with this! So BETTE we'll do it together!! Only other problem I'm having is about mid-day I start feeling dull anxiety, like a guilt feeling in my chest. I just want to go lay down. Wondering if Prozac combo is doing this, anyone know? Chrissy
Chrissy,
Its sher, a month is not very long to get stabilized. I worked up to 200 mg of topamax in about a month and a half but then had to add back in my lithium so I dropped my topa down to 150. I don't take prozac but I do take zoloft partly because it has an antianxiety effect also. But you have to go slowly switching from this as well. Why don't you try upping your topa dose at bedtime after work???? or on a day off ?? Don't be scared to get stabilized...bipolar is one of the most manageable mental diseases there is once you find the right med combo for you...its just HELL figuring it out...be persistent and pray.sher
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