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Posted by galkeepinon on July 13, 2003, at 18:40:12
In reply to Re: Topomax-Should I or shouldn't I????, posted by Stacy Louisa Beus on July 13, 2003, at 11:57:37
Stacy, I have felt that way while starting Topamax-some days are better than others-I don't know why this happens. Sometimes I wonder if the Topamax is causing it. But I continue and go with it and try to calm down-it usually passes.
Do you take your whole 200mg of Topamax at night? Like right before you hit the pillow or like an hour or 2 before? I'm trying to figure a time I can take it so I really can start maybe sleeping better. Now, how long has it been since you started the Topamax.
Look forward to hearing from you and please hang in there-I know it's tough-believe me-I'm here for ya!Gal
> I hate more than anything to feel this cranky and seriously b#*@(y! My poor family. I am in a rage and then all I want to do is cry. Sense taking the topomax at 200 mg at least I can sleep at night ~ but I do have to force food down my throat. I wish I never had to eat. Its such a necessary evil to me. I am always thirsty but not hungry.
Posted by LBcats on July 13, 2003, at 19:07:30
In reply to Re: Topamax Weight Loss Advice????? LBcats, posted by KRM123 on July 12, 2003, at 11:54:38
>Hi KRM,
I'm not really sure about whether it makes you stupid in the future or not. But I do find that when I get depressed, I find myself getting forgetful, again. I tend to blame it on the topomax although most people tell me that's part of being depressed. Right now I'm going through some depression and I'm having a very hard time concentrating so I start blaming it on the topamax. But overall, I love my topomax and I wouldn't give it up for anything. At least not for now. Good luck. I say you should at least give it a try.
LindaLB,
> Thanks for the info. I really hope I don't get the side effects too severely. I am waitressing right now so to forget things would be a major problem. I am just really concerned about controlling my appetite so I'll try anything. I know a girl who is on it and she is Bipolar. I am going to see the same Dr. as her. I hope he'll think it's okay that I take it. Do you think long term use of Topamax can make a person "stupid" since the side effects are like that? I always worry about what these drugs are going to do to me in the future...but I just can't dwell on it I guess.
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> Not all Doc's will use Topomax although because most people who are depressed feel better about themselves if they lose weight, doc's are more likely to use it. However, the drug does have side effects. And it's not meant for everybody in terms of therapeutic effects. I am bipolar so for me it works great.
> > If you want to start on it, do it now because the worst side effect is the "stupids" or loss of memory, disorientation. Sometimes they call topomax, dopiemax or other stupid names like that because it does give you the stupids for awhile. You forget what you are talking about and can't remember who you are. I forgot my husband's name several times can you believe that? Anyway, it took about 6-8 weeks to get over all the effects completely. I started at 25-50 mg a day and I am up to 200 mg a day and the only side effect still with me is the loss of appetite.
> > good luck
>
Posted by LBcats on July 13, 2003, at 19:20:15
In reply to Re: Topamax Weight Loss Advice?????, posted by Stacy Louisa Beus on July 13, 2003, at 9:19:33
>Stacy,
You seem to have so much to be thankful for. Sometimes we focus on what is so wrong with us, we forget about everything that we have. When I get like this, I make myself write up a gratitude list. It amazes me to think about all the things I take for granted. I know weight is important because it is to me too, but life is full of love and right now am have been totally depressed and I have to find time to make myself feel better. I also like helping others feel better. I helps me. I may lose my job. I just had a guy hit my car from behind today and my back hurts and I could go on and on. But you know what, I won't. I think that things will work themselves out and I will be okay. I have to have faith. Hang in there Stacy. The weight will come off eventually.
Lindamy weight loss has been so slow, I do appreciate it though don't get me wrong. I could never have lost an ounce without topamax I know that. But I only lose 5 pounds a month at the most. That gets very depressing seeing as I need to lose another 100 pounds. I have only lost about 45 or maybe 40 pounds pounds since last august. At that speed it will be years before I will ever get my figure back. I am insulin resistant also and bipolar. Great combination. some days my depression is so great I could cry all day if I gave in, but thank god I have a job and kids and a wonderful boyfriend that absolutely saves me. Otherwise who knows where I would be?! Well thank you for listening!
> Stacy
Posted by LBcats on July 13, 2003, at 19:25:49
In reply to Re: Topamax Weight Loss Advice?????, posted by Stacy Louisa Beus on July 13, 2003, at 12:01:05
>Stacy, I wasn't sure If you were refering to me. I have been on topomax for almost 5 months and I am on 200mg. I take 100 in the a.m. and 100 at night.
Lindacould you tell me how long you have been on topomax and how many mg?
> thankx
> stacy
Posted by galkeepinon on July 13, 2003, at 20:58:01
In reply to Re: Topamax Weight Loss Advice?????, posted by LBcats on July 13, 2003, at 19:20:15
There's also a great book out there called
"ATTITUDES OF GRATITUDES-HOW TO GIVE AND RECEIVE JOY EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE"
by MJ RyanI really enjoy it:) Hope you will too!
Gal
> >Stacy,
> You seem to have so much to be thankful for. Sometimes we focus on what is so wrong with us, we forget about everything that we have. When I get like this, I make myself write up a gratitude list. It amazes me to think about all the things I take for granted. I know weight is important because it is to me too, but life is full of love and right now am have been totally depressed and I have to find time to make myself feel better. I also like helping others feel better. I helps me. I may lose my job. I just had a guy hit my car from behind today and my back hurts and I could go on and on. But you know what, I won't. I think that things will work themselves out and I will be okay. I have to have faith. Hang in there Stacy. The weight will come off eventually.
> Linda
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> my weight loss has been so slow, I do appreciate it though don't get me wrong. I could never have lost an ounce without topamax I know that. But I only lose 5 pounds a month at the most. That gets very depressing seeing as I need to lose another 100 pounds. I have only lost about 45 or maybe 40 pounds pounds since last august. At that speed it will be years before I will ever get my figure back. I am insulin resistant also and bipolar. Great combination. some days my depression is so great I could cry all day if I gave in, but thank god I have a job and kids and a wonderful boyfriend that absolutely saves me. Otherwise who knows where I would be?! Well thank you for listening!
> > Stacy
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Posted by KRM123 on July 13, 2003, at 21:28:52
In reply to Re: Topamax Weight Loss Advice????? LBcats, posted by LBcats on July 13, 2003, at 19:07:30
thanks LB... I hope that the Topamax starts making you feel better soon. I am going to ask my Dr. about it next week. I think I am also going to switch from Zoloft to Effexor. I can't lose an ounce of weight! I'm not really gaining though so that is a good thing...but if I don't lose at least 8 lbs by the end of August then I'm going to have to buy all new clothes. I'm just living in my sweats now and then my work uniform. I know I can't expect these meds to work instantly. I've been sick for a long time now but have made vast improvment in just the last 2 months. Are you on Effexor also? or some other med? I have heard that Effexor and Wellbutrin are less likely to cause weight gain compared to the SSRI's. I am going to be soooo happy when this weight comes off!
> >Hi KRM,
> I'm not really sure about whether it makes you stupid in the future or not. But I do find that when I get depressed, I find myself getting forgetful, again. I tend to blame it on the topomax although most people tell me that's part of being depressed. Right now I'm going through some depression and I'm having a very hard time concentrating so I start blaming it on the topamax. But overall, I love my topomax and I wouldn't give it up for anything. At least not for now. Good luck. I say you should at least give it a try.
> Linda
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> LB,
> > Thanks for the info. I really hope I don't get the side effects too severely. I am waitressing right now so to forget things would be a major problem. I am just really concerned about controlling my appetite so I'll try anything. I know a girl who is on it and she is Bipolar. I am going to see the same Dr. as her. I hope he'll think it's okay that I take it. Do you think long term use of Topamax can make a person "stupid" since the side effects are like that? I always worry about what these drugs are going to do to me in the future...but I just can't dwell on it I guess.
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> > Not all Doc's will use Topomax although because most people who are depressed feel better about themselves if they lose weight, doc's are more likely to use it. However, the drug does have side effects. And it's not meant for everybody in terms of therapeutic effects. I am bipolar so for me it works great.
> > > If you want to start on it, do it now because the worst side effect is the "stupids" or loss of memory, disorientation. Sometimes they call topomax, dopiemax or other stupid names like that because it does give you the stupids for awhile. You forget what you are talking about and can't remember who you are. I forgot my husband's name several times can you believe that? Anyway, it took about 6-8 weeks to get over all the effects completely. I started at 25-50 mg a day and I am up to 200 mg a day and the only side effect still with me is the loss of appetite.
> > > good luck
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Posted by LBcats on July 14, 2003, at 6:38:47
In reply to Re: Topamax Weight Loss Advice????? LBcats, posted by KRM123 on July 13, 2003, at 21:28:52
>Hi KRM
yes, I am on Effexor. To me it has been one of the best combinations ever. I still take a little bit of depakote just because I get completely manic sometimes put the doc plans to get me off of it soon because I want to make sure it's not keeping any weight on me. It tends to do that. The effexor is what they give me for depression and sometimes when my depression gets out of hand it just gets out of hand. I'm going through some rough times so I may have to increase my effexor but I have to follow my own advice and be grateful for what I have. Good luck on Topomax. It's a wonder drug. I love it.
Lindathanks LB... I hope that the Topamax starts making you feel better soon. I am going to ask my Dr. about it next week. I think I am also going to switch from Zoloft to Effexor. I can't lose an ounce of weight! I'm not really gaining though so that is a good thing...but if I don't lose at least 8 lbs by the end of August then I'm going to have to buy all new clothes. I'm just living in my sweats now and then my work uniform. I know I can't expect these meds to work instantly. I've been sick for a long time now but have made vast improvment in just the last 2 months. Are you on Effexor also? or some other med? I have heard that Effexor and Wellbutrin are less likely to cause weight gain compared to the SSRI's. I am going to be soooo happy when this weight comes off!
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> > >Hi KRM,
> > I'm not really sure about whether it makes you stupid in the future or not. But I do find that when I get depressed, I find myself getting forgetful, again. I tend to blame it on the topomax although most people tell me that's part of being depressed. Right now I'm going through some depression and I'm having a very hard time concentrating so I start blaming it on the topamax. But overall, I love my topomax and I wouldn't give it up for anything. At least not for now. Good luck. I say you should at least give it a try.
> > Linda
> >
> > LB,
> > > Thanks for the info. I really hope I don't get the side effects too severely. I am waitressing right now so to forget things would be a major problem. I am just really concerned about controlling my appetite so I'll try anything. I know a girl who is on it and she is Bipolar. I am going to see the same Dr. as her. I hope he'll think it's okay that I take it. Do you think long term use of Topamax can make a person "stupid" since the side effects are like that? I always worry about what these drugs are going to do to me in the future...but I just can't dwell on it I guess.
> > >
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> > > Not all Doc's will use Topomax although because most people who are depressed feel better about themselves if they lose weight, doc's are more likely to use it. However, the drug does have side effects. And it's not meant for everybody in terms of therapeutic effects. I am bipolar so for me it works great.
> > > > If you want to start on it, do it now because the worst side effect is the "stupids" or loss of memory, disorientation. Sometimes they call topomax, dopiemax or other stupid names like that because it does give you the stupids for awhile. You forget what you are talking about and can't remember who you are. I forgot my husband's name several times can you believe that? Anyway, it took about 6-8 weeks to get over all the effects completely. I started at 25-50 mg a day and I am up to 200 mg a day and the only side effect still with me is the loss of appetite.
> > > > good luck
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Posted by Stacy Louisa Beus on July 14, 2003, at 8:29:08
In reply to Re: Topomax-Should I or shouldn't I???? » Stacy Louisa Beus, posted by galkeepinon on July 13, 2003, at 18:40:12
I take the whole 200 mg right before bed because it knocks me out. I get so tired sometimes I stutter. So I dont like being around people. Somebody else suggested that maybe the crankyness is from my welbutrin? I take 300mg The funny thing is is that I am the QUEEN of sensitivety. Which I do not like. So I do cry easier than other people. Is any of this realitve to being bipolar and inulin resistan? I am not losing weight as fast as everyone else has been reporting either!
Stacy
Posted by Stacy Louisa Beus on July 14, 2003, at 8:39:08
In reply to Re: Topamax Weight Loss Advice?????, posted by LBcats on July 13, 2003, at 19:20:15
Things can always be worse, they have been before. Like before I was treated for some of my problems. I was just feeling down because of how slow it has been coming off for me and how fast everyone said it was for them you know.
Posted by Stacy Louisa Beus on July 14, 2003, at 8:40:47
In reply to Re: Topamax Weight Loss Advice?????, posted by LBcats on July 13, 2003, at 19:25:49
doesnt that make you sleepy during the day to take it in the morning?
Posted by cerodwen on July 14, 2003, at 18:06:04
In reply to Re: Topamax Weight Loss Advice?????, posted by Stacy Louisa Beus on July 14, 2003, at 8:40:47
i take 200 mg of topamax at night, before bed. I've been taking it for at least 2 years now, but i still think that i have effects of the "dopimax" syndrome thing. I have trouble remembering words and with focus and concentration. I also have problems with depression so that may be due to that as well. However topamax helped me to lose the 100+ lbs I gained while on Lithium (this drug does not work with my body chemistry) so that was a very helpful thing for me, and I like to take it because it helps to keep my weight down and so many of the mood stabilizer meds cause so much puffing up. Does anyone have a regular mood stabilizer they'd recommend to take in conjunction with Topamax? Right now I'm taking the 200mg of the Topamax at night as a mood stabilizer and 10mg of Lexapro in the morning to help with social anxiety and depression.
I am looking for an all-around mood stabilizer, because i've heard topamax doesn't really work on its own and I had a manic/mixed episode in april when I was taking just topamax.
Posted by LBcats on July 14, 2003, at 21:22:46
In reply to Re: Topomax-Should I or shouldn't I????, posted by Stacy Louisa Beus on July 14, 2003, at 8:29:08
>Stacy, My doc told me that it's best to separate the doses because you're less likely to get the "stupids". Anyway that's what she told me. I'm not sure about the sensitivity. That might be the wellbutrin since I think the topomax makes me less sensitive.
Good luck
LindaI take the whole 200 mg right before bed because it knocks me out. I get so tired sometimes I stutter. So I dont like being around people. Somebody else suggested that maybe the crankyness is from my welbutrin? I take 300mg The funny thing is is that I am the QUEEN of sensitivety. Which I do not like. So I do cry easier than other people. Is any of this realitve to being bipolar and inulin resistan? I am not losing weight as fast as everyone else has been reporting either!
> Stacy
Posted by LBcats on July 14, 2003, at 21:29:54
In reply to Re: Topamax Weight Loss Advice?????, posted by Stacy Louisa Beus on July 14, 2003, at 8:40:47
>I take a lot of effexor which makes me kind of hyper (300 mg) and I'm kind of hyper (manic) to begin with, so no it doesn't.
I'm thinking about asking for more during the day because I'm still kind of manic.
Ofcourse, I may be taking too much effexor. Who knows. Because if I lower my effexor then I get depressed. Doc's usually have lots of problems with my moods. (they go up and down so much)
Lindadoesnt that make you sleepy during the day to take it in the morning?
Posted by LBcats on July 14, 2003, at 21:45:17
In reply to effects of topamax, posted by cerodwen on July 14, 2003, at 18:06:04
>I think It works good with depakote but depakote can make you can weightat high doses. I take depakote now (a small dose)and with this small dose I have not gained weight (250 mg a day) and have not had any manic/mixed episodes. I've had these manic mixed episodes in the past.
My doc was surprised at how well the depakote and the topomax worked together but I insisted on getting off the depakote because of the weight gain. So far so good at 250 mg.
Try topomax 100 mg during the day. That works better for me then the other 100 at night.
later
Linda
i take 200 mg of topamax at night, before bed. I've been taking it for at least 2 years now, but i still think that i have effects of the "dopimax" syndrome thing. I have trouble remembering words and with focus and concentration. I also have problems with depression so that may be due to that as well. However topamax helped me to lose the 100+ lbs I gained while on Lithium (this drug does not work with my body chemistry) so that was a very helpful thing for me, and I like to take it because it helps to keep my weight down and so many of the mood stabilizer meds cause so much puffing up. Does anyone have a regular mood stabilizer they'd recommend to take in conjunction with Topamax? Right now I'm taking the 200mg of the Topamax at night as a mood stabilizer and 10mg of Lexapro in the morning to help with social anxiety and depression.
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> I am looking for an all-around mood stabilizer, because i've heard topamax doesn't really work on its own and I had a manic/mixed episode in april when I was taking just topamax.
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Posted by cerodwen on July 14, 2003, at 22:09:50
In reply to Re: effects of topamax, posted by LBcats on July 14, 2003, at 21:45:17
Thanks so much. Your message gives me hope. I want so much to be at a place where I can really rely on myself without fear and know that my medication and my therapy and my psychiatrist and the work that I do to keep my brain and mind and heart all in check all that work and thought is ENOUGH.
So I can breath freely and stop looking over my shoulder and so I can talk and laugh and not have my mom say, "stop laughing you're manic"
Anywyas thanks for the depakote advice, if anyone has waded through above rant, who else is taking depakote + topamax + (possibly) lexapro and has comments ?
I hate the blood tests, HATE needles, but if this is a reliable combo, I will take the plunge...
-Deirdre
Posted by ROO on July 15, 2003, at 9:13:02
In reply to Re: effects of topamax » LBcats, posted by cerodwen on July 14, 2003, at 22:09:50
I think topamax and lamictal would be a good combo for
you (and one I am thinking of trying if I _have_ to
go back on a mood stabilizer). The lamictal might help
with the depressive parts of the topamax and it's also more
high energy...might counteract the sleepiness thing.
I've heard of other people doing well on this combo. You're
not likely to gain weight on the lamictal either...especially
taking the topamax along with it.
Posted by Stacy Louisa Beus on July 15, 2003, at 23:23:18
In reply to effects of topamax, posted by cerodwen on July 14, 2003, at 18:06:04
oboy that dopimax part sounds like me. It tends to get worse when I am tired. I feel so stupid when I try to speak, that sometimes I just want to cry.
Posted by Stacy Louisa Beus on July 15, 2003, at 23:26:22
In reply to Re: Topomax-Should I or shouldn't I????, posted by LBcats on July 14, 2003, at 21:22:46
But when you seperate it like that are you sleepy in the morning? or grogy during the day?
Posted by galkeepinon on July 15, 2003, at 23:27:28
In reply to Re: effects of topamax, posted by Stacy Louisa Beus on July 15, 2003, at 23:23:18
hi Stacy, hang in there it should pass-it did with me.
> oboy that dopimax part sounds like me. It tends to get worse when I am tired. I feel so stupid when I try to speak, that sometimes I just want to cry.
Posted by cerodwen on July 16, 2003, at 0:24:07
In reply to Re: effects of topamax » Stacy Louisa Beus, posted by galkeepinon on July 15, 2003, at 23:27:28
i've been on the topamax for ages and lately i've been so out of it during the day... I just feel like I am sleep-walking, like my mind is absent or like I have a brain tumor. the other day I was going for a walk in an attempt to shake myself out of my groggy state and I had this thought, I wish I could unlatch my head, flip my skull open, take my brain out and wash it out, then put it back in, and close it up again. I guess therapy does that... I go tomorrow.
and with the right drug combo/cocktail the groggy feeling wouldn't be there.
Posted by Nycole on July 16, 2003, at 16:22:05
In reply to Re: effects of topamax, posted by LBcats on July 14, 2003, at 21:45:17
Hi everyone! In a lot of the past posts, people talk about the cognitive side effects, such as the "stupids", memory loss, blurry vision, etc, etc. Well, I have been on the Topamax for a month now and luckily I haven't had any of those side effects yet. BUT, I have not had any of the weight loss effects either, which, besdies my terrible depression is a huge reason I am on Topamax in the first place. I really want to increase my dosage to 200 mg. so that I can have the weight loss, but I don't want the cognitive effects. So, can anyone tell me what dose they were on when they started having the cognitive side effects and what dosage they were on when they had the weight loss effects? Thanks!!
Nycole
Posted by galkeepinon on July 16, 2003, at 16:41:08
In reply to Re: effects of topamax, posted by Nycole on July 16, 2003, at 16:22:05
Hi Nycole, If I can remember (cognitive side effect here..lol)the dosage I was on when I first started having cognitive side effects was in the beginning-around 100mg and I didn't get them too bad. As for the weight loss, like I said at around 150 mg-I really noticed the weight coming off and before I knew it-at 200mg I hit a total of a 25 pound weight loss. I have noticed more and more the blurry vision once in a while but it goes away quickly and I have noticed less and less the tingling in my feet-which is great-that's very annoying lol. What I am experiencing though is a lot of itching!!!! And this is totally new to me. I am on no other new med so I know it has to be the Topamax. I wonder if anyone has had itching while on 200mg? Who knows.
Keep us updated on you.
Take care
Gal
> Hi everyone! In a lot of the past posts, people talk about the cognitive side effects, such as the "stupids", memory loss, blurry vision, etc, etc. Well, I have been on the Topamax for a month now and luckily I haven't had any of those side effects yet. BUT, I have not had any of the weight loss effects either, which, besdies my terrible depression is a huge reason I am on Topamax in the first place. I really want to increase my dosage to 200 mg. so that I can have the weight loss, but I don't want the cognitive effects. So, can anyone tell me what dose they were on when they started having the cognitive side effects and what dosage they were on when they had the weight loss effects? Thanks!!
> Nycole
Posted by LBcats on July 16, 2003, at 20:55:51
In reply to Re: Topomax-Should I or shouldn't I????, posted by Stacy Louisa Beus on July 15, 2003, at 23:26:22
> I don't get sleepy or groggy. I must be different or something. I get sleepy at night about 6 p.m but then I get a second wind around 8p.m. and then I go to sleep around midnight. But I've never been much of a sleeper.
LindaBut when you seperate it like that are you sleepy in the morning? or grogy during the day?
Posted by galkeepinon on July 17, 2003, at 14:32:32
In reply to Re: Topamax Weight Loss Advice?????, posted by LBcats on July 11, 2003, at 22:06:28
Linda, hey-how are you doing??? Did you start taking flax seed oil again? I haven't started taking the omega oils yet-but want to give it a shot-but you're right-they're pretty expensive!
Let me know how your doc appt goes on the 11th:)
Take care!Gal
> >Hi Gal,
> That's funny you mentioned the omega 3 fatty acids. My doc told me to take flax oil that contains lots of omega 3. I took it for a while then kind of gave up on it since they are horse pills and cost as much as my RX's. Anyway, I eat the right foods.
> Haven't been doing well lately, just kind of depressed. Maybe I should start taking my flax oil, who knows. I'm scheduled to see my doc again on the 11th of Aug. But I've got lots of stress at work too. Anyway, hopefully it will pass. later
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> Linda
> Linda, you sound like me! I went off the Depakote for the same reason but it wasn't helping at all either and I was misdiagnosed too.
> > My first AD was Prozac-worked well, but gained a lot of weight-stopped working, was on Ananfranil-gained weight-misdiagnosed with OCD, was on Luvox-misdiagnosed, was on Paxil had a bad reaction, was on Zoloft-didn't work, Celexa worked well for a while-great med for me, and tried a whole mess of many more also. I have seemed to find a pretty good combo (crossing fingers) with the Effexor, Topamax, and Klonopin-seems to work pretty good so far. I been through the run of the mill. I'm now concentrating on taking the nutrition path-eating more omega 3 fatty acids, supplements, drinking a lot of water, etc.
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> > Let me know how everything is holding up for you!
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> > > > Hi Gal,
> > > I've been known to mess with my meds too. So don't knock yourself over that. It's just part of what we do. I want to get off the depakote because it think it keeps me from losing more weight. At least that how I rationalize it. I really don't need it anymore. It is such a small dose. (250 mg a day)
> > > I've been on many meds because they misdiagnosed me. They thought I was majorly depressed. they finally diagnosed me as bipolar and started getting the meds right. However, it wasn't until my second hospitalization that they got me on effexor and topomax.
> > > I've been on prozac, celexa, zeprexa, serequel, wellbutrin, depakote, zanax and others that I can't remember right now. Most of these stopped working for me.
> > > Well got to go. Tell me more about your meds and what happened with them. later.
> > > Linda
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> > > Hi Linda, I haven't been online for a few days, feelin a little down, but better tonight. Hope you are doing well. Good for you!!! You lost 2 sizes too-wonderful. Feels good doesn't it? I still have a few I need to lose for sure. I went back to taking 100mg of the Topamax a few days ago and it was a mistake, so I started back at 200 mg a day again yesterday. I'm famous for playing with my meds (bad girl) LOL
> > > > You sound like you have a pretty reasonable doctor?
> > > > Right now I am taking 75mg of Effexor and hope to increase it next time I see my psychiatrist. I believe I need a higher dose to keep my depression at bay for sure. We do sound alike. I have been hospitalized a few times for major depression and now I'm just trying to get my mood stabilized more. I still get a little depressed sometimes-but I'm working on that. So, you like the combo of Topamax and Effexor? How long have you been on both? Have you had any success with any other meds on the past? Why are you going off the Depakote???
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> > > > Hope to hear from you soon, if I can be of any help to you let me know.
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> > > > Gal
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Posted by Nycole on July 18, 2003, at 23:21:42
In reply to Re: Topamax Weight Loss Advice????? » LBcats, posted by galkeepinon on July 17, 2003, at 14:32:32
Ok Guys..I need your help. I am having a sort of relapse with my depression. It really started to improve with the Topamax on top of the Effexor, but this past week has been horrible! I have not left my house since last Sunday! I have terrible crying spells every day and I spend most of the day in bed. I was gettng better and now I am back to where began, and I am hitting rock bottom. My doc is going to increase the Topamax to 200 mg a day, but he's worried about the cognitive side effects and so am I. Please explain what the "stupids" are. What will happen and when will I know if I am having them?? Hopefully I won't. Does everyone have them? By the way, I weighed myself today and I haven't lost one single pound. OH, man, that just killed me right there. I really had my hopes up for that!! Any encouraging words there? I'm so sorry for rambling on, I just hit a really hard spot here and I need some help from you guys....PLEASE
Nycole
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