Posted by monkeypants on January 17, 2005, at 16:29:39
In reply to Re: topomax and mean irrational people, posted by stresser on January 2, 2005, at 19:45:11
I also took Topamax & Wellbutrin for some time. I recently discontinued the Topamax because it ceased to be effective for mood stabilization & had some psycho-motor effects (difficulty with memory and word-finding).
What I wanted to mention is this: if your daughter was depressed before taking Welbutrin & Topamax, her attitude changes may be a result of successful treatment. What I mean is that depression can cause withdrawn, anti-social, listless, submissive behavior. If your daughter is expressing (what sounds like) aggressive or loud behavior, it may be that her depression has lifted , if she is acting differently than she was when she was depressed.
Another explanation is that the Wellbutrin has caused her to be slightly manic. Mania can include symptoms of aggressive behaviors, excessive talking, irritability, impatience. Wellbutrin can cause an increase in energy and can, in some cases, cause manic symptoms if not checked with a mood stabilizer like Topamax, Depakote, Lamictal, etc.
Good luck & I hope this helps!
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