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Posted by opal on March 21, 2002, at 7:18:14
Could you tell me why your Dr. put you on topamax. What is the main benifit.
Posted by JohnX2 on March 21, 2002, at 12:22:27
In reply to topamax, posted by opal on March 21, 2002, at 7:18:14
> Could you tell me why your Dr. put you on topamax. What is the main benifit.
I take topamax primarily for tension headaches. I used it to replace Klonopin. It also help to smooth out mood swings for bipolar disorder II (manic-depression).
John
Posted by Kristin on March 21, 2002, at 22:28:02
In reply to Re: topamax » opal, posted by JohnX2 on March 21, 2002, at 12:22:27
Bipolar II is not manic-depression- we dont get the highs. But topamax is used for Bipolar II patients. I took it and had a bad time with it. It definitely helps with weight loss though if you're interested.
Posted by JohnX2 on March 22, 2002, at 4:18:27
In reply to Re: topamax, posted by Kristin on March 21, 2002, at 22:28:02
> Bipolar II is not manic-depression- we dont get the highs. But topamax is used for Bipolar II patients. I took it and had a bad time with it. It definitely helps with weight loss though if you're interested.
Maybe we can call it hypomanic-depression?
But technically some of us BP II's do get the "highs". I know that I do. This may not be common case; usually I am just irritated/agitated.
Regards
John
From the official DSM-IV Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition:-----------------
Diagnostic criteria for 296.89 Bipolar II disorder**blah
B. Presence (or history) of at least one Hypomanic Episode.
**blah
------------------------Criteria for Hypomanic Episode
A. A distinct period of persistently ELEVATED, expansive, or irritable mood, lasting throughout at least 4 days, that is clearly different from the usual nondepressed mood.
**blah
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Posted by Jerrympls on March 23, 2002, at 0:27:08
In reply to Re: topamax, posted by Kristin on March 21, 2002, at 22:28:02
Kristin--HOW did Topamax help w/ weight loss? Is it an activating medication or is it more that it just flattens your appetite?
Thanks
Jerry
> Bipolar II is not manic-depression- we dont get the highs. But topamax is used for Bipolar II patients. I took it and had a bad time with it. It definitely helps with weight loss though if you're interested.
Posted by JohnX2 on March 23, 2002, at 2:10:26
In reply to Re: topamax » Kristin, posted by Jerrympls on March 23, 2002, at 0:27:08
FYI, it kills my appetite. I don't feel it affects my metabolism. It doesn't cause nausea. I have to remind myself to eat at times . I still eat the same amount of food and get the "you are full signal". I just don't get the "you are hungry" signal.
John
> Kristin--HOW did Topamax help w/ weight loss? Is it an activating medication or is it more that it just flattens your appetite?
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> Thanks
> Jerry
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> > Bipolar II is not manic-depression- we dont get the highs. But topamax is used for Bipolar II patients. I took it and had a bad time with it. It definitely helps with weight loss though if you're interested.
Posted by Kristin on March 24, 2002, at 1:41:51
In reply to Re: topamax » Jerrympls, posted by JohnX2 on March 23, 2002, at 2:10:26
It killed my appetite also. I felt nausiated because I did not have food on my stomach when i took my meds, it was a horrible cycle that left me feeling awful.
Posted by JohnX2 on March 26, 2002, at 5:34:12
In reply to Re: topamax, posted by Kristin on March 24, 2002, at 1:41:51
> It killed my appetite also. I felt nausiated because I did not have food on my stomach when i took my meds, it was a horrible cycle that left me feeling awful.
yep, this happened to me too. It took me a while to catch onto what was happening. Forcing myself to eat at regular intervals solved the problem.
Best Wishes.
John
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