Posted by helenag on November 10, 2003, at 10:17:08
In reply to Re: The benefits of Topamax, posted by locobill on November 10, 2003, at 6:37:34
Hello... Topamax, along with its mood stabilizing properties, has also been the subject of a big test for helping alcoholics overcome the urge to drink. The study was done in Texas. Here is the web site address: www.uthscsa.edu/STARTcenter/topiramate-french/pharm3.html
sorry I can't be more computer savvy and get you there pronto. You can also read more about it by going to the infinite mind (just use a web search) and find the program on alcoholism. One of their guests was the dude who did the study.My pdoc prescribed topamax for me for mood swings and for alcohol troubles. I haven't found it to be much help for the alcohol; however it sure has been a life saver for the mood swings and for weight loss. I am currently on 250mg a day. I don't drink very often at all and when I do, max is two drinks. It makes me a little more tired, maybe, but I am tired anyway all the time.
As I have a tremendous amount of anxiety, the couple of drinks I do have at times seem to take the edge off the craziness I feel. Benzos are not a possibility for me due to abuse issues. pdoc gave me some seroquel, but I am afraid to take the teeny weeny amount he prescribed because of the possible fatigue it may bring on--am tired already and have too much to do. It's all I need is to be knocked out and have more stress from being able to stay awake.
And if my own problems weren't tricky enough, all I have to do is read a darn newspaper... oh well.Aren't I a ray of sunshine today????\
Hope I helped. Helen
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