![[dr. bob]](/dr-bob-sm.gif)
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
[email protected]Shown: posts 1 to 3 of 3. This is the beginning of the thread.
Posted by PeterMartin on December 24, 2018, at 12:36:54
Is adding Topamax to Nardil potentially more effective than adding Topamax to other medications since Nardil affects Gaba?
I was on Topamax in the past for over a year on Marplan and it made me feel "odd". I'm bipolar and I think it helped in ways in staying stable w/ my moods but of course I also had the typical memory/stupid issues and tingles.
I just restarted it about a week ago but now I'm on Nardil. I started it at a higher dose of 50 and it seems like it's really kicked the anti-anxiety side of Nardil in to second gear....at least at times. I've had a couple of good days and one really terrible day where I couldn't get out of bed so far. My main goal w/ starting topamax is to try to lose weight that Nardil has begun to put on in spite of Metformin delaying it.
Anyway I know Nardil touches Gaba and Topamax does as well. It seems like they might make a really good combo. Has anyone noticed any amazing relief from combining the two?
(Please don't bash Topamax - I'm well aware that it's a rough one....but some people drink scotch and some drink beer...and right now I'm just looking for positive info).
Nardil - 60mg - Gavis/Lupin
Lamictal 225 - (Taro)
Seroquel 25 - (Lupin/Sleep)
Metformin XL 1500 - (Sun Pharma)
Topiramate 50 - (Glenmark and/or Cipla - Have both determining)
Posted by SLS on December 25, 2018, at 17:08:55
In reply to Nardil + Topmax special because on Gaba?, posted by PeterMartin on December 24, 2018, at 12:36:54
I have seen Topamax relieve someone of their mixed-state hypomania. She was taking 200 mg/day. She was later brought down to 100 mg/day. I don't remember why, but I think she remained well thereafter. Of course, you have to be wary of kidney stones and metabolic acidosis. The formation of stones is dosage dependent. I took 100 mg/day for a little while. I experienced nothing good, but nothing bad.
- Scott
Posted by porkpiehat on January 3, 2019, at 12:00:15
In reply to Nardil + Topmax special because on Gaba?, posted by PeterMartin on December 24, 2018, at 12:36:54
> Is adding Topamax to Nardil potentially more effective than adding Topamax to other medications since Nardil affects Gaba?
>
> I was on Topamax in the past for over a year on Marplan and it made me feel "odd". I'm bipolar and I think it helped in ways in staying stable w/ my moods but of course I also had the typical memory/stupid issues and tingles.
>
> I just restarted it about a week ago but now I'm on Nardil. I started it at a higher dose of 50 and it seems like it's really kicked the anti-anxiety side of Nardil in to second gear....at least at times. I've had a couple of good days and one really terrible day where I couldn't get out of bed so far. My main goal w/ starting topamax is to try to lose weight that Nardil has begun to put on in spite of Metformin delaying it.
>
> Anyway I know Nardil touches Gaba and Topamax does as well. It seems like they might make a really good combo. Has anyone noticed any amazing relief from combining the two?
>
> (Please don't bash Topamax - I'm well aware that it's a rough one....but some people drink scotch and some drink beer...and right now I'm just looking for positive info).
>
> Nardil - 60mg - Gavis/Lupin
> Lamictal 225 - (Taro)
> Seroquel 25 - (Lupin/Sleep)
> Metformin XL 1500 - (Sun Pharma)
> Topiramate 50 - (Glenmark and/or Cipla - Have both determining)I haven't heard of this....I had considered adding trileptal because it helped me feel more connected before, which Nardil is awful about.
Never considered topomax because cognitive problems are a good 40 percent of why I'm taking meds.
Is it supposed to decrease weight? I know I've had to cut back on my klonopin and/or gabapentin once switching to Nardil because of the cognitive side effects. I assumed it was over GABAfication.
Do you have babblemail turned on? I need to talk to someone about the Nardil.
This is the end of the thread.
Psycho-Babble Medication | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
[email protected]
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.