Posted by paxvox on November 30, 2001, at 21:12:34
In reply to Re: I'll try just about anything once!, posted by Shannan on November 30, 2001, at 15:19:15
Wow! That is a lot of history, I'm sorry you guys have been having such a tough time. I'm glad you are at least seeing some "little victories". Anything positive that you can build on is a great step! As for the Topamax, I suspect the Pdoc is wanting to use that as a "mood stabilizer" to counter some of the stimulating effects of the Adderall. My Pdoc tried me on that for awhile to counter some of the effects of the Wellbutin he was giving me. Though not a true stimulant in the amphetamine sense, it still has similar pharmodynamics resembling them. Personally, I did NOT like the Topamax, and discontinued it after a week or two. I have never seen too much "good" posted about it, but as with every med, it is a very individualized thing. I would sugggest that you consider how much it is a negative. If you can tolerate the other side effects w/o using the Topamax, so much the better. I'm of the feeling that sometimes our Pdocs get too carried away in prescribing meds, then meds to counter THOSE meds side effects. For me, the less the better. Hope you continue to see improvement, and find the right treatment for your son.
PAX
poster:paxvox
thread:9390
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20011123/msgs/85678.html