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Posted by Momof1BPKid on October 8, 2003, at 23:55:30
different same?
side effects?which worked better? what is diag?
cognitive dulling with both?
eye problems with either?Thanks!
Posted by djmmm on October 9, 2003, at 8:43:33
In reply to Zonegran Vs. Topamax - experiences?, posted by Momof1BPKid on October 8, 2003, at 23:55:30
> different same?
> side effects?
>
> which worked better? what is diag?
>
> cognitive dulling with both?
> eye problems with either?
>
> Thanks!
>From my experience, Zonegran was far superior in every aspect.. I took Topamax for awhile (for epilepsy) but needed 400mgs of it along with 1800mg of Neurontin...anyway, topamax at 400mg caused more problems than the epilepsy...with zonegran 100mg 2x/day I had no side-effects cognitive or otherwise.
Posted by Momof1BPKid on October 9, 2003, at 9:19:43
In reply to Re: Zonegran Vs. Topamax - experiences?, posted by djmmm on October 9, 2003, at 8:43:33
> > different same?
> > side effects?
> >
> > which worked better? what is diag?
> >
> > cognitive dulling with both?
> > eye problems with either?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
>
> From my experience, Zonegran was far superior in every aspect.. I took Topamax for awhile (for epilepsy) but needed 400mgs of it along with 1800mg of Neurontin...anyway, topamax at 400mg caused more problems than the epilepsy...with zonegran 100mg 2x/day I had no side-effects cognitive or otherwise.
Wow maybe I should bring this up. I looked on Remedy find and the people rating it the ratings were wonderful. Are you only taking it for epilepsy? My son has bipolar and is using topamax as a mood stablizer. Im worried since he is so bright and the dosage got increased right before he is about to take an SAT for a talent ID program :( the SAT portion is he is taking is he cognitive reasoning portion!Also did you not need neurontin or topamax anymore after starting the zonegran? do you feel like it stablizes ur mood as well?
Posted by djmmm on October 9, 2003, at 9:38:01
In reply to Re: Zonegran Vs. Topamax - experiences?, posted by Momof1BPKid on October 9, 2003, at 9:19:43
> > > different same?
> > > side effects?
> > >
> > > which worked better? what is diag?
> > >
> > > cognitive dulling with both?
> > > eye problems with either?
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> >
> > From my experience, Zonegran was far superior in every aspect.. I took Topamax for awhile (for epilepsy) but needed 400mgs of it along with 1800mg of Neurontin...anyway, topamax at 400mg caused more problems than the epilepsy...with zonegran 100mg 2x/day I had no side-effects cognitive or otherwise.
>
>
> Wow maybe I should bring this up. I looked on Remedy find and the people rating it the ratings were wonderful. Are you only taking it for epilepsy? My son has bipolar and is using topamax as a mood stablizer. Im worried since he is so bright and the dosage got increased right before he is about to take an SAT for a talent ID program :( the SAT portion is he is taking is he cognitive reasoning portion!
>
> Also did you not need neurontin or topamax anymore after starting the zonegran? do you feel like it stablizes ur mood as well?
>
>I am no longer taking any medications..the epilepsy was due to a car accident years ago, and my last EEGs were normal.
I took several meds for epilepsy...I was on Neurontin BEFORE I began taking Topamax, but the dose of topamax I was taking is considered on the high side. I stopped the topamax because of the side-effects (including extreme word finding skills, impotence, you name it) so I started on Zonegran, and all the side-effects I was experiencing disappeared...
Topamax IS a good drug, but not for me...it may work extremely well for your son...the only thing you can do, is let him try it, and make sure you have an open dialogue with him (regarding side-effects, efficacy, etc)
Posted by Momof1BPKid on October 9, 2003, at 11:16:50
In reply to Re: Zonegran Vs. Topamax - experiences?, posted by djmmm on October 9, 2003, at 9:38:01
> > > > different same?
> > > > side effects?
> > > >
> > > > which worked better? what is diag?
> > > >
> > > > cognitive dulling with both?
> > > > eye problems with either?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks!
> > > >
> > >
> > > From my experience, Zonegran was far superior in every aspect.. I took Topamax for awhile (for epilepsy) but needed 400mgs of it along with 1800mg of Neurontin...anyway, topamax at 400mg caused more problems than the epilepsy...with zonegran 100mg 2x/day I had no side-effects cognitive or otherwise.
> >
> >
> > Wow maybe I should bring this up. I looked on Remedy find and the people rating it the ratings were wonderful. Are you only taking it for epilepsy? My son has bipolar and is using topamax as a mood stablizer. Im worried since he is so bright and the dosage got increased right before he is about to take an SAT for a talent ID program :( the SAT portion is he is taking is he cognitive reasoning portion!
> >
> > Also did you not need neurontin or topamax anymore after starting the zonegran? do you feel like it stablizes ur mood as well?
> >
> >
>
> I am no longer taking any medications..the epilepsy was due to a car accident years ago, and my last EEGs were normal.
>
> I took several meds for epilepsy...I was on Neurontin BEFORE I began taking Topamax, but the dose of topamax I was taking is considered on the high side. I stopped the topamax because of the side-effects (including extreme word finding skills, impotence, you name it) so I started on Zonegran, and all the side-effects I was experiencing disappeared...
>
> Topamax IS a good drug, but not for me...it may work extremely well for your son...the only thing you can do, is let him try it, and make sure you have an open dialogue with him (regarding side-effects, efficacy, etc)
>
>thanks for your help!
What else did you take to miraculously cure the seizures! :)
u have a good brain!
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