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Bipolar ForumsGeneral & SupportHello? Topomax anyone?
02/04/2011 06:29 PM
momof44
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Ermm Hi! Is anyone else on topomax? I take it for 2 reasons besides being bipolar. 1 for migrains, 2 because my last anti-depress caused a 30 pound weight gain after I specifically said weight neutral meds only and my preferences were ignored. Problem: topomax, great for migrains but I think I have gained weight and I feel hungry and very tired. Does anyone else have this issue? Is this normal? Help!!!!![b]
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02/04/2011 06:46 PM  Top
proudmami01
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I just came off of Topamax, but no, I never had any problems with it. I took it for migraines as well.
Tiffany, 27 y/o

Bipolar I
Rapid Cycling
Anxiety Disorder
PTSD

Klonopin 1-4mg/day
Adderall 40mg (20mg 2x day)
Topamax 200mg
Depakote 500mg

Chantix - time to quit smoking, FOR GOOD!

I don't want the world to see me, cuz I don't think they'd understand. When everything's made to be broken - I just want you to know who I am.

02/04/2011 06:55 PM  Top
uppitywoman
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I am taking it to help me sleep. I don't seem to have any problems with it. I have had the benefit of some weight loss.
With God, all things are possible

My blog:

http://uppitywomantwo.blogspot.com

Bipolar I

10mg Abilify--400mg Lamictal-90mg Cymbalta--25mg Ambien CR--200mg Topomax--30mg Temazapam--1mg Ativan as needed.


Please note that I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. My opinions are personal only. This site is not intended to be a substitution for professional care, nor is anyone here qualified to make diagnoses.
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