Posted by Jenbracha on December 20, 2004, at 1:26:03
In reply to Re: Topomax vs Zonegran, posted by redscarlet on November 14, 2004, at 14:49:38
Thanks for your input!
May I ask: Why did you switch from the Topomax to the Zonegran in the first place?
And: what have you noticed are the main differences between Topomax and Zonegran in regards to treating your mood disorder AND side effects?
Thank you soooo much!
Jen> I'm on Zonegran now, I took Topamax for over two years and the only side effect I had from it was the hair loss. I even took mega dosages of vitamins to try to help with the hair loss but it never seem to make a difference. I still take the vitamins even now because Zonegran can have the same side effect, however I don't seem to have any hair loss from it.
> I've been on the Zonegran since January 12 of this year. I went straight from 200mg of Topamax to 200mg of Zonegran (with no problems). I take 100mg in the am & pm. With both the Topamax and the Zongran I don't notice any change in my appetite.
> I did drop down my Zongran dose to 100mg a day for one month but just had to go back to the 200mg dose as of the 2nd of this month. I take Zonegran as my mood stabilizer for my bipolar disorder and it works very good for me.
> As far as the cognitive impairment, I can't remember anything ! However I'm on other meds along with the Zongran.
> I take 450mg of Wellbutrin and Geodon and just took myself off my 200mg's of Seroquel (over a period of time), which my pdoc does not know about ! But I was just to tired all the time and so far so good, I have much more energy. I have a pdoc appointment on the 30th and will decide if I'm going to spill the beans or not ! He's not going to be happy !!!
> I also had memory problems on the Topamax too but I was on the other stuff when I was on that also.
> With both the Topamax and Zongran I didn't have any of the tingling feelings or problems with my eyes. Soft drinks do taste funny but that's not a issue for me, I don't drink them any more, haven't for over three years, just water and de-caf coffee every once in a while for me.
> So, I would have to say that Zongran is a very good med for me having tried all the other mood stabilizer out there, this one is a keeper.
>
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