Posted by TexasChic on November 26, 2003, at 15:10:00
In reply to Re: topomax, posted by browneyez on November 25, 2003, at 21:35:33
> My doctor has given me topomax for my weight gain.I was on Paxil for my panic attacks, but i gained weight. I'm and occasional drinker, and with the holidays coming up, I just wanted to know if anyone drinks while taking this medication?
You didn't say the amount you are taking. I think that may make a difference. I was on 75mg and was able to have a few social drinks with no problem (except maybe I got tipsy a little easier). I have read of others that had horrendous problems though, so I would take baby steps and see how it effects you. If you're on 200-300mg, you may not even want to consider it (that seems to be the amount I hear the horror stories about). You can always get a juice spritzer and it will look like a mixed drink. I do that sometimes to fend off the nosy people who want to know why I'm not drinking. (Aren't people weird?)
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