Posted by cocohoneynut on February 16, 2004, at 19:17:50
In reply to Re: Topamax and SSRI » cocohoneynut, posted by Sooshi on February 16, 2004, at 18:05:36
Thanks Sooshi for all your input...greatly appreciated!!
> No problem Cocohoneynut,
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> >>Which meds were you on first?? Effexor or Topamax? Or were you on both at the same time of dx??
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> Effexor first, 4 years ago, then Topamax, 4 months ago. Was originally dx as Major Depressive, but couple years ago changed to BPII, which I've been saying for years is more correct.
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> >> How old are you and how long have you been on these meds?
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> I'm 40 and I've been on meds nearly 20 years.
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> >>Have you had any weight gain or weight lost?
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> Both. Mostly Gain. I was always very thin until starting psychiatric medications...and have put on 60+pounds since then. Lately, since starting Topamax, I've lost 16lbs without effort, but it has stopped since my body has adjusted to the meds.
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