Posted by kwax on November 13, 2004, at 19:35:55
In reply to Re: Topamax: weight loss/mild depression, posted by RES on June 8, 2002, at 13:34:35
I'm so glad I found this site - the previous postings have been very helpful in my quest for info about taking Topomax. I took it a few years ago when my migraines got really bad a few months after my daughter was born. I had the tingling, I can't remember if I had memory loss or the "dope-a-max" effect (hmm...), but I switched doctors (he was a real asshole) and went on Paxil. Sort of helped. Sort of helped my mood. I also have various eating disorders: have been through bulimia, general bingeing, extremely obessed with my weight etc. I did lose a little weight with the Topomax last time.
I am now about 1 month away from my due date with my second child. My doctor recommended that i take Topomax immediately upon giving birth (I am not planning to breast feed). I am really nervous about it: all the side effects, etc. I don't think I was on it longenough last time to feel anything. How bad are they, for those of you who have taken it? I definitely swing toward depression (never been clinically diagnosed but it runs in the family),and am generally moody (although could be from all the hormones). I'd appreciate any input you all have about the side effects of topomax and how it makes you feel, etc.
Thanks so much.
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