Posted by phillybob on June 8, 2001, at 12:18:53
In reply to binge eating disorder, posted by super on June 7, 2001, at 8:51:07
I think it's funny that relatively in-shape looking guys like us have this possession-obsession with food, at times.
When I am feeling well, I exercise a huge amount in order to keep somewhat fit.
On Topamax, any cognitive difficulties dissipated once plateuing at each level. I also added a B Stress Complex vitamin thingamapill which probably aided (it also helped eliminate the tingling sensation side-effect).
On Topamax, for the first time in my life, I might have a hamburger and fries and not eat all of the fries. I'd be able to stop eating when I was "full", an entirely new concept for me.
I had to discontinue Topamax due to a very rare side effect, receding gums.
Now, I am taking Remeron (45 mg/nite) which potentiates hunger, but am also now using Adderall (10mg/2-3X/day) which helps on the hunger front as well as the energy and concentration front.
I really thought I was a soft bi-polar for quite some time, but after learning about adult attention-deficit disorder, I am not so sure. (about.com has some good info). It may just be a symptom of ADD.
So far, so good on this combination. Started out at 30 mg/nite of Remeron about 4 weeks ago and moved up to 45 mg/nite about a week ago. Adderall has been one of those very difficult drugs to dose properly. I actually abandoned trials of Ritalin and Adderall so much in the past because I found they made me more depressed. Might have been just exagerating my depression and needed to get that under control with the increase in Remeron. Who knows. I do know that ADD-type problems cause much of my depression (depressed because I am not as I feel I should be).
Topamax would probably be a good trial for you. Good luck. Medscape.com has an article on Topamax and binge eating, I think.
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