Posted by Lana on August 12, 2000, at 14:54:39
In reply to Re: Topamax and weight and sleep and mood, posted by Janice on July 4, 2000, at 22:51:34
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
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