Posted by v on May 20, 1999, at 5:29:45
In reply to Re: getting stupid??, posted by Chris A. on May 16, 1999, at 5:19:34
does anyone know anything about else about this? chris hasn't replied - i'm hoping he/she just hasn't been online yet and will offer the information soon
i've been on 50mg topapmax at night for the past 10 days or so and although yes, i seem more "stupid" to myself, my overall mood seems to be alittle better. hell, i've even started doing some artwork again (although VERY sporadically) and have a piece in a show next weekend... and my athletic training is more consistent (but also not as rigorous as it should be) - my diet alittle cleaner but still taking in too many calories (still 20lbs overweight but maybe oh maybe s-l-o-w-l-y moving in the right direction?)... the house though, is still so filthy i could puke...(but won't start THAT again... :)
as i've said before, i try to keep my dosages down (also take 150mg effexor XR in the a.m.) to hopefully keep down my side effects but now i am concerned about the topamax
what else do we know about this?
thanks,
v
> Topomax has the capability to make the most brilliant person "stupid". The drug is notorious for causing cognitive side effects - aka "Topo-Dumb".
>
> Speaking from personal experience (it's a relief to be off of it)!
>
> Chris A.
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