Posted by Sabina on June 3, 2004, at 9:42:47
In reply to Topamax users please respond, posted by meds4life on June 2, 2004, at 23:51:45
I chose to try Topamax as a mood stabilizer augmentation for my BPII over the others out there because of it's weight loss side effect profile, as I had gained weight on the Seroquel I had been taking for several months already. Seroquel had caused some akathisia (for which I have no tolerance) until I learned to space out my doses and I found myself snacking to cope as it seemed to help.
For me, Topamax was an appetite destroyer at even the smallest of doses. I am currently at 200mg, which I take 100mg in the the am and 100mg in the pm (as a personal choice only, not directed by my pdoc). I have lost about twenty pounds on it.
Good luck to you. I know how frustrating it can feel to have to make the choice between mental health and potential weight gain, and all the negative mental blocks that can accompany it.
poster:Sabina
thread:353254
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