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Posted by Shannan on November 28, 2001, at 20:20:52
In reply to DOES ANYONE HERE TAKE TOPAMAX ????, posted by Terri on July 30, 1999, at 10:45:42
My ten yr old son was diangosed 3 yrs ago with Manic Bipolar (with psychosis), ADHD, and PTS (Post Tramatic Syndrome) He has since 2, been very aggressive, violent, moody and hard to raise, so imagine my relief when he was finally dianogsed. Over time, and over a long series of experimenting with different medications, he seemed to improve in the area of school. He went from nearly failing three years ago and now the past two years has been an Honor Roll student.
However, his behaviours at home and in other settings, are pretty much the same. He still has his extreme rages, though not to the point of hurting anyone for the past year. (Praise God) The problems I have with the medications, have been that once he has maintained on a combination of them for a time, the effects wear off and no longer seem to help him. In addition, he's managed to gain alot of excess weight. He went from a size 10 to 16 in pants in a little over one month!
Up to date he's taken, Adderall, Risperdal, Zyprexa, Remeron, Paxil, Depakote, Buspar, and Lithium just to name a few. His Dr. took him off the Depakote and the Buspar today due to the excessive weight gain and his still existent rages, and put him on the Topamax. I am a bit apprehesive after reading the above posts. I am worried that his wonderful grades will slide and he will become more depressed when he isn't able to keep up in his studies, as his self esteem greatly improved when he started to do so well in school. My question to you out there is, how do I help him continue with his study habits while on this drug, should it cause him to be 'loopy'. Any ideas would be great!
AT this point, I'll try any drug once if it will help him down the line. I'm so tired of living with a violent, moody and angry little boy on a daily basis. He has his troubles at school socially, but because he does so well with his academics, the school does not want to suspend him, much less drop him down a grade. As it is, he was tested last yr in grade 4, and they learned he was at a grade 9/10 level. Hence why they do not want to discipline him while he does so well. Will this drug make matters worse?
Posted by paxvox on November 30, 2001, at 7:45:43
In reply to I'll try just about anything once!, posted by Shannan on November 28, 2001, at 20:20:52
Hate to pry, but HOW could your young son have ALL those conditions, especially the PTS? I don't get it, sounds like garden varierty AHDD to me. I would look carefully at all the meds you mentioned, and perhaps look for a second or third Pdoc opinion. That's TOO many meds for that young a child, seems to me (but I don't really know his complete history).
PAX
Posted by Shannan on November 30, 2001, at 15:19:15
In reply to Re: I'll try just about anything once! » Shannan, posted by paxvox on November 30, 2001, at 7:45:43
My son was originally dianogsed with ADHD, when he was in grade two, for his attention span was just too short, and he was easily distracted by the slightest thing. Upon reaching grade 3, he attempted suicide at the age of 7, four times over a two month period,(he was always agressive and an angry child from around 2). While in the hospital's care, they were able to do more testing and found he not only was hearing voices, but that he had Bipolar. The PTS is due to his witnessing a great deal of abuse and trauma as a young child, while living with his father. Several therapists have stated that the PTS is common in children later on when they have been around traumatic times in thier life.
As for the medication, he is not on ALL those drugs at the same time. Those are just some of the ones that he has been put on, during a four year period. Currently aside from the Topamax, he is taking Risperdal and Adderall. As I mentioned in my previous post, since put on Adderall, his grades have greatly improved and his attention span in class has turned around completely. That is why I am aprehensive about the Topamax side effect of 'being loopy, or spaced out.' He's come a great way in his studies, which he is proud of, so I am concerned of how this new drug will affect him.
Posted by paxvox on November 30, 2001, at 21:12:34
In reply to Re: I'll try just about anything once!, posted by Shannan on November 30, 2001, at 15:19:15
Wow! That is a lot of history, I'm sorry you guys have been having such a tough time. I'm glad you are at least seeing some "little victories". Anything positive that you can build on is a great step! As for the Topamax, I suspect the Pdoc is wanting to use that as a "mood stabilizer" to counter some of the stimulating effects of the Adderall. My Pdoc tried me on that for awhile to counter some of the effects of the Wellbutin he was giving me. Though not a true stimulant in the amphetamine sense, it still has similar pharmodynamics resembling them. Personally, I did NOT like the Topamax, and discontinued it after a week or two. I have never seen too much "good" posted about it, but as with every med, it is a very individualized thing. I would sugggest that you consider how much it is a negative. If you can tolerate the other side effects w/o using the Topamax, so much the better. I'm of the feeling that sometimes our Pdocs get too carried away in prescribing meds, then meds to counter THOSE meds side effects. For me, the less the better. Hope you continue to see improvement, and find the right treatment for your son.
PAX
Posted by Shannan on December 1, 2001, at 0:32:25
In reply to Re: I'll try just about anything once! » Shannan, posted by paxvox on November 30, 2001, at 21:12:34
Hi Pax. Yeah it's a handful, believe me I don't know what on earth God thought He was doing, when He gave me such a HUGE load, but hey, someone has to do it, right?You and I both are glad that there are the 'little victories', without them, I don't know how I'd make it through each week! (Though strawberry cheesecake doesn't hurt!) ;) The previous school that he went to, deemed him to be 'a hopeless case' and basically didn't see much of a chance that he'd ever get through a day, let alone a week without going into his rages. Imagine their surprise, (and my smugness of "I told you so") when he went from failing, to straight A's, and not ONE detention or misconduct in class for an entire year, after being put on the medication. :) See, drugs are good! ;) (Now if we can just get him to do the same at home, we'd be set!) *grumbles*
Actually, the Topamax was introduced because my son had gained wayyyyy too much weight from the Depakote that he's been on for over a year. No other drugs have seemed to be able to keep his weight down, so this is an option that the doctor thought might help. From the sounds of the other posts here, it may indeed help.
I agree that some doctors are forever just prescribing one more drug after another. Yet to be fair, scientists have not yet found the exact cause of Bipolar Disorder and how to treat it, successfully. So I suppose in order to find the cure, you have to have guinea pigs and trials before hitting the jackpot. It sucks, but not much else we can do at this point.
Thank you for your well wishes, and I extend the same to you. I shall give another update as time goes on. He hasn't started the meds yet, as he has to be tapered off the Depakote first. Keep your fingers crossed. :)
Shannan
Posted by Natalee on December 1, 2001, at 11:30:15
In reply to Re: I'll try just about anything once!, posted by Shannan on December 1, 2001, at 0:32:25
I am slightly worried. I had Meningitis for 2 weeks and after getting over that was told I had developed migraines. I was told that the migrains were triggered by the Meningitis. Yesterday my Neurologist perscribed Topamax for the migrains. I am currently take 25mg twice a day but every week I have to up the amount, In three weeks I a supposed to be taking 3 pills 2 times a day. I have read lots of these threads about the drug and am very worried. I was also perscribed Imitrex and Perciset(sp?). Does anyone have any advice for me? I am new to all this b/c I have never really been sick like this before.
Posted by ksmjc on January 20, 2002, at 0:23:09
In reply to Re:TOPAMAX-can't take it any more! » kid47, posted by chloe on August 20, 2001, at 11:33:19
I have epilepsy, started with little seizures in
about 1991. I didn't know what they were, thought I
little crazy, then in 1999, I started with the grand
mals. I have been on dilantin (I spit on people
when I talked) Tegretol (made me stupid), neurontin
(put on 50 pounds) and now lamictal, which makes
my brain go really fast, kinda fun though. I just
saw something on 48 hours about topamax being for
seizures, and it also helps you lose weight. Wow,
two for the price of one. I am a little worried
about all the listed side effects though. Any
thoughts on this??? email me and let me know,
kellyc98@yahoo.com....thanks Kelly
Posted by anniebananie on January 20, 2002, at 3:11:07
In reply to re: topamax for seizures and weight loss too, posted by ksmjc on January 20, 2002, at 0:23:09
Topamax made me stupid in a different way than tegretol did. On tegretal I couln't do simple arithmetic while on topamax I couldn't find even simple words sometimes. During the almost two years I was on it I did lose all the weight I'd gained from tegretol, depakote & neurontin. I've been gaining again since starting lamictal & may soon be taking a small dose of topamax to help with my weight. You might want to look into doing that rather than completely switching to topamax.
Annie
> I have epilepsy, started with little seizures in
> about 1991. I didn't know what they were, thought I
> little crazy, then in 1999, I started with the grand
> mals. I have been on dilantin (I spit on people
> when I talked) Tegretol (made me stupid), neurontin
> (put on 50 pounds) and now lamictal, which makes
> my brain go really fast, kinda fun though. I just
> saw something on 48 hours about topamax being for
> seizures, and it also helps you lose weight. Wow,
> two for the price of one. I am a little worried
> about all the listed side effects though. Any
> thoughts on this??? email me and let me know,
> kellyc98@yahoo.com....thanks Kelly
Posted by ksmjc on January 20, 2002, at 22:50:16
In reply to Re:topamax for seizures, weight loss, and...uh... » ksmjc, posted by anniebananie on January 20, 2002, at 3:11:07
thank you annie for the advice, I will definately
talk to my dr about that....kelly
Posted by Shannan on January 31, 2002, at 18:01:33
In reply to Re:topamax for seizures, weight loss, and...uh..., posted by ksmjc on January 20, 2002, at 22:50:16
So far my son has been taking the Topamax for the past 2 months with no negative side effects. *whew* He has lost about 10 lbs so far, and his mood swings have definitly susided to a minimum. I used to deal with his constant daily rages at least 6 times a day. Now it's barely one a day. I'm not sure if the meds are affecting his school work in the math dept. He's always had a difficult time with math, so I cannot say that it's affected his attention span or not. I'll be sure to keep everyone posted. Good luck to the rest of you, in the meantime. :)
Posted by ksmjc on February 16, 2002, at 23:16:06
In reply to re: topamax for seizures and weight loss too, posted by ksmjc on January 20, 2002, at 0:23:09
I went to my neurologist and got some Topamax.
I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens.
I'll keep you updated...kelly
Posted by gurly on March 13, 2002, at 22:31:40
In reply to Re: re: topamax for seizures and weight loss too, posted by ksmjc on February 16, 2002, at 23:16:06
hi there, I just wanted to post my experience with Topamax over the past 3 months or so. It's interesting reading the various postings here (some of them ancient) to see that others had experienced similar affects.
I was prescribed this drug for Bipolar, rapid cycling (in addition to Effexor XR). AT FIRST, contrary to what others have said I found that it made me sort of smart! Or at least ambitious and really able to concentrate. After a couple of weeks, and I was up to a dose of 200mg however, my memory began to be affected.. and yah, perhaps I became a little dumber.
Recently (in the past month) I've been experiencing frequest headaches, including numbness and tingling in my face, hands and feet,.. and sometimes my vision is affected. so the doc and I have decided to taper me off of this to 100mg, and probably stop the drug.
Now, Topamax was somewhat successful in levelling out my moods... but seemed to gradually lose its affect somehow. Unfortunately, without Topamax, Effexor will make me a little bit manic on its own, but I need this to keep crazy irritability and depression under control.Too bad.. This whole business of trying different drugs is getting pretty tiring and confusing to me. I don't think I have the stamina to try something new.. I'm tempted to give up the process.
I wish all of you luck
Posted by ksmjc on April 13, 2002, at 4:34:11
In reply to Re: re: topamax for seizures and weight loss too, posted by ksmjc on February 16, 2002, at 23:16:06
Well, I tried Topamax. It made my hands, feet, and
lips tingle. Sometimes it got so bad that it would
wake me up in the middle of the night. And the bad
part is, it had absolutely no effect on my appetite.
Needless to say, I did not care for the side effects
and went back on my Lamictal. It works well for me,
i take a low dosage, doesn't take much to keep my
seizures under control I guess.
Posted by zavario on April 15, 2002, at 10:23:47
In reply to an update...., posted by Shannan on January 31, 2002, at 18:01:33
i just started taking topamax 2 weeks ago for epilepsy and weight loss. i started 50mg and have horrible nausea. as soon as that started to subside i was instructed to increase my dose another 50mg. the nausea is back full force. does this go away? or is this why it's being used as a weight loss drug? i also have hot flashes. is this normal?
Posted by mouththatroared on April 7, 2003, at 23:48:48
In reply to topamax, posted by zavario on April 15, 2002, at 10:23:47
> i just started taking topamax 2 weeks ago for epilepsy and weight loss. i started 50mg and have horrible nausea. as soon as that started to subside i was instructed to increase my dose another 50mg. the nausea is back full force. does this go away? or is this why it's being used as a weight loss drug? i also have hot flashes. is this normal?
I have been on this drug for almost two years, for my seizure disorder. I am on 200mg daily and yes I do experience hot flashes. Also, I dont sweat as much as I use to before taking topamax. When I get hot I just get hot, not sweaty, as if I am having a heat stroke or something. I have to watch myself out in the sun. I can't sleep at night because of the hot flashes, keep in mind the doctor has perscribed hormones for me to keep this under control. I am 33 years old and I think this may be the topamax and not my hormones.
Posted by MichelleMyBelle on May 10, 2003, at 0:22:00
In reply to Re:topamax for seizures, weight loss, and...uh..., posted by ksmjc on January 20, 2002, at 22:50:16
I'm new to the message board as well as Topamax. While I was skimming through eveyone's postings, it seemed like most people are bi-polar. My doctor put me on it as a "last ditch effort". I have been on an entire category of anti depressants. I had then moved into anti psychotics and then when they didn't work we looked into the possibility of ECT. I have severe depression, OCD, anxiety disorder and borderline personality disorder. I was just recently hospitalized in February. Everything sort of came to a head when I (and everyone else) could no longer ingore the life I was "living". I am 28 years old. Topamax is my last hope. I am very scared of weight gain. I am also prone to bullemia. Forgive the novel I am writing but I have researched a lot of information about Topamax on the internet and my doctor says he's giving this to me for a mood stabilizer and anti anxiety. I am taking 25 mg am & pm for 1 week then I will bump it up to 50 twice a day. Although he says it's good for anxiety, I have more of it, but only at night - so I have to take Klonipin (something I had to w/draw from just a few short weeks ago). Also, he told me to drink a lot of water b/c it can cause kidney stones. It's too soon for the tingling in the hands yet or the confusion but I did experience that w/ Gabatril. Has anyone else been specifically been put on this FOR anxiety? Thanks in advance. Michelle :) P.S I have tried Neurontin - It did nothing for me! Me and medications are funny - they either totally effect me or not at all...
Posted by cruzandfamily on May 12, 2003, at 9:58:34
In reply to Re:Topamax, posted by MichelleMyBelle on May 10, 2003, at 0:22:00
Hi. I have been on this board looking for people on topamax, so it's finally nice to find one. I have been on it for about three weeks, along with xanax, and effexor. So far, it's been great. It makes me tired, but it's better than panic attacks. I have not had any weight gain, in fact I have lost some. It says on the side effects loss of appetite, and drinking all the water helps. Lots of lucks, and hope to hear from you!
> I'm new to the message board as well as Topamax. While I was skimming through eveyone's postings, it seemed like most people are bi-polar. My doctor put me on it as a "last ditch effort". I have been on an entire category of anti depressants. I had then moved into anti psychotics and then when they didn't work we looked into the possibility of ECT. I have severe depression, OCD, anxiety disorder and borderline personality disorder. I was just recently hospitalized in February. Everything sort of came to a head when I (and everyone else) could no longer ingore the life I was "living". I am 28 years old. Topamax is my last hope. I am very scared of weight gain. I am also prone to bullemia. Forgive the novel I am writing but I have researched a lot of information about Topamax on the internet and my doctor says he's giving this to me for a mood stabilizer and anti anxiety. I am taking 25 mg am & pm for 1 week then I will bump it up to 50 twice a day. Although he says it's good for anxiety, I have more of it, but only at night - so I have to take Klonipin (something I had to w/draw from just a few short weeks ago). Also, he told me to drink a lot of water b/c it can cause kidney stones. It's too soon for the tingling in the hands yet or the confusion but I did experience that w/ Gabatril. Has anyone else been specifically been put on this FOR anxiety? Thanks in advance. Michelle :) P.S I have tried Neurontin - It did nothing for me! Me and medications are funny - they either totally effect me or not at all...
Posted by gregg on May 12, 2003, at 16:37:08
In reply to Re:Topamax, posted by MichelleMyBelle on May 10, 2003, at 0:22:00
> I'm new to the message board as well as Topamax. While I was skimming through eveyone's postings, it seemed like most people are bi-polar. My doctor put me on it as a "last ditch effort". I have been on an entire category of anti depressants. I had then moved into anti psychotics and then when they didn't work we looked into the possibility of ECT. I have severe depression, OCD, anxiety disorder and borderline personality disorder. I was just recently hospitalized in February. Everything sort of came to a head when I (and everyone else) could no longer ingore the life I was "living". I am 28 years old. Topamax is my last hope. I am very scared of weight gain. I am also prone to bullemia. Forgive the novel I am writing but I have researched a lot of information about Topamax on the internet and my doctor says he's giving this to me for a mood stabilizer and anti anxiety. I am taking 25 mg am & pm for 1 week then I will bump it up to 50 twice a day. Although he says it's good for anxiety, I have more of it, but only at night - so I have to take Klonipin (something I had to w/draw from just a few short weeks ago). Also, he told me to drink a lot of water b/c it can cause kidney stones. It's too soon for the tingling in the hands yet or the confusion but I did experience that w/ Gabatril. Has anyone else been specifically been put on this FOR anxiety? Thanks in advance. Michelle :) P.S I have tried Neurontin - It did nothing for me! Me and medications are funny - they either totally effect me or not at all...
There are plenty of Topomax users posting their experiences on the following web site: http://pub123.ezboard.com/ftopamaxtalkfrm2
Greg
Posted by Maeve on June 20, 2003, at 13:17:08
In reply to Re:Topamax, posted by gregg on May 12, 2003, at 16:37:08
> > I'm new to the message board as well as Topamax. While I was skimming through eveyone's postings, it seemed like most people are bi-polar. My doctor put me on it as a "last ditch effort". I have been on an entire category of anti depressants. I had then moved into anti psychotics and then when they didn't work we looked into the possibility of ECT. I have severe depression, OCD, anxiety disorder and borderline personality disorder. I was just recently hospitalized in February. Everything sort of came to a head when I (and everyone else) could no longer ingore the life I was "living". I am 28 years old. Topamax is my last hope. I am very scared of weight gain. I am also prone to bullemia. Forgive the novel I am writing but I have researched a lot of information about Topamax on the internet and my doctor says he's giving this to me for a mood stabilizer and anti anxiety. I am taking 25 mg am & pm for 1 week then I will bump it up to 50 twice a day. Although he says it's good for anxiety, I have more of it, but only at night - so I have to take Klonipin (something I had to w/draw from just a few short weeks ago). Also, he told me to drink a lot of water b/c it can cause kidney stones. It's too soon for the tingling in the hands yet or the confusion but I did experience that w/ Gabatril. Has anyone else been specifically been put on this FOR anxiety? Thanks in advance. Michelle :) P.S I have tried Neurontin - It did nothing for me! Me and medications are funny - they either totally effect me or not at all...
>
> There are plenty of Topomax users posting their experiences on the following web site: http://pub123.ezboard.com/ftopamaxtalkfrm2
>
> GregHello Gregg,
I too was one of those "medication-users" pharmacists just luuuuuve to see walkin’ in their front doors! Nothing worked! I’ve tried just about everything for my depression and ADD/ADHA. (I’m not bi-polar) Yeah… the Gabapentin or Neurontin did nada for me either, but on my sister it’s fantastic, she’s not such a huge @#*+!!
I am now on 225mg of Effexor all at once in the morning, and 200mg Topamax at night, along with 100mg of Trazodone. Topamax and Trazodone both make me very sleepy so I take them about 1 hour exactly before bedtime. I do not sign contracts or operate heavy machinery after I’ve taken these drugs! Gawd only knows what would happen!! But I have the BEST sleep! And for an insomniac, that’s something! It’s my lil bedtime cocktail, and I no longer have to drink myself to sleep – I just take 3 non-addicting pills at nite and I’m ready to go in the morning!!
I had gained almost 80 pounds in a year and a half on various medications that were supposed to make me feel better… Ri-ight!! Now the fab news is that in 6 weeks I’ve lost about 30 pounds!! And even wackier I feel like exercising again! My mood is picking up; I’m starting to socialize (which as I just read that last statement sounds truly wacked but true). It’s crazy, but I want to go out side and get a tan for the first time in 2 years!
I'm sure you've heard that Topamax is called "dope-amax" and the California drug, as it makes ya "skinny and dumb." I have not had the "stup-afects" nor have I lost any hair (which was freaking me out, as all the other antidepressants have already made me fat, but lose my hair?) Great, fat & bald, maybe I’d meet a guy at Hair Club for Men…
The only suggestion I would make, that I adhered to and never had side effects was, increase dosage every 4 to 5 days, slowly, gradually let your system get accustomed to the new meds…
Never forget – Better living through chemistry – your combination is out there – and you and your doctor will find it!
You’ll do it – we’re all pitchin’ for ya!!
Maeve
Posted by Dani on June 20, 2003, at 20:31:04
In reply to Re:Topamax, posted by Maeve on June 20, 2003, at 13:17:08
I'm bipolar II and am 27 years old. I've been on 100mg of Topomax in the morning and 100 at night for a year. I also take Paxil and Seroquel. In my case the Topomax and Seroquel are for the bipolar and borderline personality. The Paxil is for the social phobia and occasional panic attacks and anxiety. I had gained about 30 lbs with zyprexa and the doctor definetely wanted to try Topomax to see if it would help my weight gain also. I lost the weight in about 3 weeks. I guess that's it.
Posted by Maeve on June 22, 2003, at 18:28:35
In reply to Re:Topamax, posted by Dani on June 20, 2003, at 20:31:04
> I'm bipolar II and am 27 years old. I've been on 100mg of Topomax in the morning and 100 at night for a year. I also take Paxil and Seroquel. In my case the Topomax and Seroquel are for the bipolar and borderline personality. The Paxil is for the social phobia and occasional panic attacks and anxiety. I had gained about 30 lbs with zyprexa and the doctor definetely wanted to try Topomax to see if it would help my weight gain also. I lost the weight in about 3 weeks. I guess that's it.
************************************************I'd say your Doc is right on top of things and doesn't let let things go to far - and I think thats super!
I get the anxiety attacks too, altho the Trazodone at night really does the trick, better sleep, no freak out sessions during the day, no stomach and esophagus cramps, which is a good thing....
[[[[My dream is that in the future a chemist, an empath, and a shrink/doctor will sit down with you and custom make all your medications just for you. Everyone's meds will work the first time, because they are perfectly suited the that one person's brain chemistry. ***sigh***]]]]
Go slow with the increase in dosage (if that what your doc wants), keep a med journal of ALL the reactions (good and bad) and bring it with you to ALL your doctor appointments. And during the appointments, write down information that your doc gives you, so you can refer to it later at home. !!!!THIS HELPS ALOT!! Especially if you change drugs alot!!
Oh and find something incredibly stupid to laugh at/about.... my fav is that 70's show and absolutely fabulous (couple of brittish vodka swilling wenches) or whatever... but make it stupid funny like three stooges funny, like an 'I dont care' funny.... seems like that kinda of funny gets my stupid laughter rolling and becomes unstoppable, and it feels really good...
Better living through chemistry and dr.bob's web site!
Hang in there - we're all here for you too!!
Maeve
Posted by bleary1 on July 20, 2003, at 8:39:18
In reply to Re:topamax for seizures, weight loss, and...uh... » ksmjc, posted by anniebananie on January 20, 2002, at 3:11:07
Hi,
I have had very bad reactions from topamax--due to my own ignorance. I do have a seizure disorder and foolishly played with my dosages too quickly. Fortunately I never came off the dilantin through all of this, so no seizures. I have been experiencing the mood swings, agitation, aggressiveness, etc; both my relationship and job have been risked due to these. Just writing about it my anxiety starts through my chest and shoulders. I am weaning off it through my Dr. and hope the side effects subside. I work in the mental health field and if this is what bi polars experience, I hope that this medication can relieve this for you.
Thank you for reading my long post
oh, it has been suggested by my supervisor that i get assessed for possible bi polar hmmmm. so, we'll see when it is all over.
Posted by Maeve on July 20, 2003, at 19:45:13
In reply to wicked topamax experience, posted by bleary1 on July 20, 2003, at 8:39:18
Hey - If you're in the ment-health field, then you know your first angle is.... research. Read everything you can get yer grubby hands on and then talk to everybody. I'm sorry you had a bad trip but I could also kick yer a** for playin with your drug box without consultin your doc - thats why they make the big bucks, all that chemistry classes - that go into safely prescrib for you. So take care of you.... and quit screwin around! :)
> Hi,
> I have had very bad reactions from topamax--due to my own ignorance. I do have a seizure disorder and foolishly played with my dosages too quickly. Fortunately I never came off the dilantin through all of this, so no seizures. I have been experiencing the mood swings, agitation, aggressiveness, etc; both my relationship and job have been risked due to these. Just writing about it my anxiety starts through my chest and shoulders. I am weaning off it through my Dr. and hope the side effects subside. I work in the mental health field and if this is what bi polars experience, I hope that this medication can relieve this for you.
> Thank you for reading my long post
> oh, it has been suggested by my supervisor that i get assessed for possible bi polar hmmmm. so, we'll see when it is all over.
>
Posted by Ann Thorpe on September 4, 2003, at 17:11:41
In reply to Re: DOES ANYONE HERE TAKE TOPAMAX ????, posted by Terri on July 12, 2000, at 15:18:09
Hi, I started on Topamax over a yr. ago in April. My Dr. gradually increased my dosage up to where I am now. It has been a God send for me I have BiPolar disorder and it works wonders for me. I was a broken person and now I am mended like new. I wish they could find another type medicine like this that I could use with a higher dose as I am close to the maximum limit. Just thought I'd put my 2 cents worth in. I really think if it weren't for this drug I would have lost my mind, really. My husband thanked my Dr. for giving him back his wife, that's how much it changed my life. God Bless!
Posted by Smeegle on September 5, 2003, at 10:48:17
In reply to Re: DOES ANYONE HERE TAKE TOPAMAX ????, posted by Ann Thorpe on September 4, 2003, at 17:11:41
I just started on Topamax this week and am interested in sharing information. I have also been taking Effexor XR for about 2 years which has been working well for me. I also started taking Provigil about three weeks ago for EDS and it seems to be working out pretty well now that the side effects from that have subsided.
My DR prescribed Topamax to combat the weight loss I have experienced due to the various medications I have been on. I am primarly curious about side effects to look out for, how long before I notice any effects of taking Topamax, etc. Today is just day two for me.
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