Posted by phillybob on January 25, 2001, at 23:21:16
In reply to Re: Topamax Experiences? » KarenK, posted by Lexie on January 25, 2001, at 19:43:28
Anger/Highs: I'd say I feel a bit more "engaging" with topiramate than without it (though I can not compare it to it having been on either Depakote or Lithium because I had not been on either one of those for any significant period of time). I do seem to get angry and do seem to get high but not in an unhealthy way. I most certainly do not seem numb or desensitized to such sensations. They are in no way out of control.
Sedation (to Kingfish, in particular): I knew exactly what you were talking about. If you you re-read my earlier posts, you shall see. I was fortunate to have the liesure to increase the dosage at a fairly quick pace with not much daily obligation pressures so sleeping/napping was not a huge problem for me. However, once the dosage surpassed the 150 mg (I think)/day mark, the daytime sedation seem to begin to dissipate. Perhaps, if you can find some way to find the freedom of time to experiment in increasing the dosage and sustaining/maintaining it at such higher levels, you might find the same ... ?
Sores: I do now recall mouth sores, now that you mention it, but no longer evident.
P.S. Still tootin' along just fine. Went bowling tonight with pals (of course, none of us are bowlers :)
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