Posted by Leighwit on June 3, 2002, at 11:43:42
In reply to Re: New Mood Stablizers UnprovenBarbara » Leighwit, posted by Cece on June 1, 2002, at 20:23:18
> As far as I know, Topomax is the only MS that actually causes weight loss. I'm not sure about Neurontin- I think it's been neutral for me.
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> I don't personally know of anyone who hasn't lost weight on Topomax- my niece who is BPI lost 50# she had gained on other meds, but eventually got conitive problems also. They don't seem to set in right away- I was okay for a few months until they became noticeable, and they progressed. I was taking 100mg/day. Last year, I thought I would see if I could take a small dose, 25mg, and get the good effects (weight) without the bad, but got the cog problems right off. So I guess you become sensitized to it in some way.
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> I lost the weight without changing my eating habits. I think that Topomax works (but not positive) by raising the 'set point'- the point at which the body decides that it needs to store fat rather than burn it. I think that the ones that cause weight gain do the reverse. Anyone know for sure?
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> No recourse for the fluid retention? Diuretics?
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> CeceCece,
I'm not sure why the internist didn't mention diuretics. I guess I could mention that as a possbility to the Pdoc, but I'm not sure that diuretics are good for your kidneys ~ I know that in the past, I've been told diabetics shouldn't take them, but I cannot specifically recall the precise reason.
Laurie
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