Posted by loopie on August 27, 2003, at 1:06:26
In reply to topomax, posted by Ellen Brodie on April 19, 1999, at 15:58:40
> I have recently been diagnosed with manic depression. I refused to be put on lithium or depakote. Because of the weight gain side effects I believe that would increase my depression. I also struggle with an eating diisorder. My doctor has me on topomax and klonopin. Has anyone had any luck with these drugs. The klonopin seems to give me an instant calm from the depression, but this is such an evil disease. Topomax is suppose to do the opposite from depakote in terms of instead of weight gain it has weight loss side effects. Has anyone had any experience with these? Ellen
Ellen,
I haven't seen anything from you on the thread as of late. I noticed that you were put on klonopin and topomax. Can you tell me what the results were for you? I am taking my 1st dose of topomax tonight. I am on klonopin as well. Have been for 7 years. Been on tons of anti depressents for years as well. The anti depressents have fizzeled out on me. I am discouraged. My doc and I are trying something different. The mild bi-polar thing. I am over weight but that is not my main concern for this med. I just want to be calm. Not lash out at others like a wacko! Don't even wish to be happy any more. Just content. Lessen the anger and anxioty. I have read lots of messages about tingleing feet, hands, and aching legs. What if all of that stuff is occurring BEFORE topomax? Are you on the same meds since 99 or have you changed? Curious.
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