Posted by galkeepinon on July 19, 2003, at 11:14:51
In reply to Re: Topamax » galkeepinon, posted by Nycole on July 18, 2003, at 23:21:42
Hi Nycole, well, I didn't get much of the "stupids" everyone seems to be talking about. I guess I was one of the lucky ones-I just haven't experienced them even on 200mg a day. I will tell you one thing though...I have been having bouts with the depression lately also and there's only one thing that has pulled me through..just one thing.......not a med..not exercise.....not a vitamin..not fish oil capsules....not a massage..not a friend....not sex...it was MY ATTITUDE! and it's not easy by any means. Today I'm just trying to keep my spirits up. I was hit HARD this week with some things and people who know how to push my buttons-and they did and I let them. Oh well, it's over, and now I'm moving on.
Anyway, how long have you been on the Topamax as of today? And how many mg of Effexor are you on? It could be, and this is a thought, that the Effexor may be counteracting your success of weight loss from the Topamax. Effexor doesn't always make people lose weight. I have read many posts here about Effexor actually causing weight gain for some. That may be the problem.
As far as encouraging words, all I can say to you is that the fact of the matter here is that I DO wish you the best, I hope that Topamax gives you the results you want. I hope you hang in there and continue to give it a chance, but please don't make yourself upset.
Get back to me and let me know about the Effexor and all ok?
Luv ya!!! and hang on.............you may be surprised;)Gal
> Ok Guys..I need your help. I am having a sort of relapse with my depression. It really started to improve with the Topamax on top of the Effexor, but this past week has been horrible! I have not left my house since last Sunday! I have terrible crying spells every day and I spend most of the day in bed. I was gettng better and now I am back to where began, and I am hitting rock bottom. My doc is going to increase the Topamax to 200 mg a day, but he's worried about the cognitive side effects and so am I. Please explain what the "stupids" are. What will happen and when will I know if I am having them?? Hopefully I won't. Does everyone have them? By the way, I weighed myself today and I haven't lost one single pound. OH, man, that just killed me right there. I really had my hopes up for that!! Any encouraging words there? I'm so sorry for rambling on, I just hit a really hard spot here and I need some help from you guys....PLEASE
> Nycole
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