Posted by helenag on December 11, 2003, at 16:13:20
In reply to Re: Topamax-bipolar and weight loss? » Beck, posted by Cybele on December 11, 2003, at 8:57:55
Hi cybele: I'm on 300mg of topamax, increased from 250mg, which had been my dose for about 4 months previously. Am on it for mood stabilization and to help with alcohol cravings. Well, topamax does not help me with cravings. It does not prevent cravings nor deter drinking, at least not in my experience. There have been studies done on using the drug for this purpose for alcoholics.
Have never had any hangovers from drinking. Have never noticed any increase in the effect of alcohol. Am on a teeny tiny dose of seroquel and I won't take any of that if ever drinking--too sedating a mix. Have been on effexor xr 300mg for three years and have never noticed anything amiss while drinking and taking it.
However, I do note that lately I have had some leg cramps and wondered if it was from being dehydrated. Haven't drank for over a week. Also at 300mg, my cognition has me seeming quite ditsy at times.
Hope this helps. Just one person's experience.
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