Posted by jtevers on December 17, 2003, at 14:43:10
In reply to Re: atkins, topamax ... stones and wt. loss?, posted by LBcats on December 16, 2003, at 20:44:03
> I tried both topomax and depakote together and still lost weight. However, when I got to a high dose of topomax 300 mg and 1000 mg of depakote, the cognitive side effects were really bad. Even after reducing the depakote to 500mg a day, the cognitive side effects were bad. I found that depakote just worked better for me. Topomax really screwed up my affect. I had a very flat affect and had trouble expressing my thoughts and feelings. The weight issue however was great. I just didn't have a taste for food. Mostly I wanted fruits and yogurt. Anything else sounded horrible.
> LBLB,
do i understand correctly?
do you attribute the cognitive side-effects to the topamax, the depakote, or both?
had you introduced topamax to your med. regimen for mood stabilization, seizure control, or weight issues?and do you believe the weight loss you experienced was simply due to appetite suppression (being overall less hungry) or some greater effect topamax has on the body system(s)?
do people generally gain weight while on depakote? and do you believe topa. kept you from gaining that weight? have you, since dropping topa. from your med. regimen gained any weight back?
thanx for your insight...you have been to a place where i am going and your awareness is enlightening. is there anything i can help you with?
jtevers
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