Posted by California_Princess on September 12, 2003, at 1:15:04
In reply to Re: Topamax Weight Loss Advice????? » LBcats, posted by galkeepinon on July 17, 2003, at 14:32:32
Hello All,
I've just spent about two hrs reading through old posts about Topomax.I was just diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder so I've been doing research on the different kinds of meds the psychiatrist might put me on. The only two that I’ve found that I will THINK about taking are Topomax (Topiramate) or Lamictal since the others have such horrible side affects.
Do to my compulsive eating during manic phases I am about 130 pounds over weight, so naturally the Topomax caught my attention.
However it seems that the weight loss only comes while taking doses at 200mgs or higher a day and there are some substantial side effects, like memory and thinking ability being impaired, kidney stones, mouth and gum problems and tingling.
I am currently not on any drugs but have been bi-polar all my life. I’ve just tried to deal with it since I am sooo afraid of taking drugs. I was on Zoloft for a while because of deep depressions, but even the Zoloft stopped working after a while.
What is the overall feeling about Topomax’s effect on depression? Taking one med is bad enough, (for me) but if I have to take two or a cocktail of meds I think that will be too much.
Has anyone had any success with taking Topomax and Lamictal together? I know Lamictal can cause a rash and in some cases a VERY bad rash that can be fatal. Has anyone had any bad experiences with that?
Thank you for your help. I’m so confused and want to get all the information I can before I see my psychiatrist on the 22nd.
Melissa
California_Princess
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