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04/02/2008 13:00
maxicat
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Just wondering is many of you are using Topamax as a mood stabilizer? My pdoc just started me on it along with Lamictal and I really don't know much about it. Any info. would be appreciated!
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04/02/2008 13:05
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My fiancee takes Lamictal and it works great for him.

Never heard of Topamax used as a mood stabilizer. I know my pain doctor prescribed it to me once for chronic headaches.

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04/02/2008 13:09
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My mom used to take Topamax. Not sure how well it worked for her, but everyone is different, so best of luck to you. One good thing is that I heard it actually helps you LOSE weight instead of gaining. That part's nice...lol

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04/02/2008 13:11
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Yes, weight loss is great as most of the psychiatric medications tend to pile it on you!!
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04/02/2008 13:14
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I don't know much about Topamax, other than it is a med. (i think) used to treat seizures, and migraines. It has been found to work in patients with BP, but I don't think anyone knows why for sure....Sorry I don't know more.

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04/02/2008 13:43
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Hi, I have been taking Topamax for several months. I take it along with Zoloft. I really like it. If I don't have it, I'm not a nice person! Doesn't work well for all tho?Most people don't like the side effects of slow thinking, etc. My Doc. described it as a great medication, but at first it makes you feel like a wet noodle?She told ME that the side effects of that SHOULD go away within 3 weeks. I had my dose bumped up some time ago and really never took it like I should have been, then I went off of my p.m. dose completely for a week (not recommended!) And then it messed me completely up EEKS..So, the side effects are really new to me..I was really tired for a bit, that is finally starting to wear off. I got the tingley feet, strange feeling, but that side effect wore off for me?I still feel like I'm extra cautious with everything I do, which is not a bad thing, but I feel sloooow moving/thinking..I get a feeling like my stomach is full alot, like I'm not hungry. Or my stomach growls, but my head is telling me that I'm not hungry..but my stomach is?? CONFUSING!!!I guess that's about it for me?

If I can think of anything else, I will let you know.

Amber

My name is Amber, Im 30 years old..Married for almost 12 years to my wonderful husband (together for 14). We have 2 children boy/girl. I have recently been diagnosed having Bipolar II.
Im glad to have found this website..I have lots of supportive people in my family. There is nothing else like having people to come to that truely understand, exactly what you are going thru or feeling!
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04/02/2008 21:46
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Hi Maxicat,

I tried Topamax. It worked for my depression. It was very subtle. It made me a little dopey, but, that passed. I was on a really low dose, and it didn't seem like it was doing anything. I went off of it. I am on Lamictal, and it works really well for me.

I look up all my meds on the web. Webmd is a good site for med info.

God Bless,Gypsy


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