Posted by Karen_kay on December 13, 2003, at 12:05:09
In reply to Re: Quit the Topamax? » Karen_kay, posted by katia on December 12, 2003, at 17:22:46
Hello!!
Well, i started on the Lithium first and it actually made me hypomanic (odd huh??). Then depression started again so they added Lamictal. Then I started hallucinating so they added Zyprexa on top of all of it. I became afraid to leave my house and quit showering because I was scared something was going to get me in the shower. I almost refused to keep living basically. So, I just decided one day that I actually did make it to class that I wasn't going to take any more medications. And I was going to see a different doctor. This first doctor actually started me on 100 mgs Lamictal as the starting dose. I read a lot about it and I knew this was wrong (because of the rash). I questioned him about it and he said it was fine. So, I started it (I was so severely depressed I didn't even care at that point anyway.) But, I didn't get the rash. Later on when I told him about it, he was horrified. He didn't realize that we didn't taper up. He was cute, so I forgave him :) I'm a pretty forgiving person..My new doctor is really surpirsed that Topamax works too! He constantly checks up on me! I still see him once a month. But, it works for me. He wanted to keep me on Abilify (antipsychotic) to help control manic episodes but I discontinued that myself as well (I'm a bad girl!!). I told him I quit it about 2 months after the fact. He was a bit concerned but what could he do?
Topamax works great for me and I'm not going to question it! I've tried Lithium 2 different times. The first time it worked for a while (until I started hallucinating) and the second time it just made me sick. I tried Depakote for a couple of weeks and decided I didn't like the potential side effects. Lamictal didn't pan out too well, but it was in combination with others. Topamax has really been great for me. I'd do commercials for them if they asked me!!! I love the creators of this drug! It has helped me get my life together. I mean I still have a lot of things to work on and I still struggle, but I haven't been depressed for a while and the suicidal thoughts are gone. And I can shower!!! Yahoo! No more stinky Karen! My boyfriend loves that :) as I'm sure most other people who come into contact with me do to!So, you quitting drinking? Congrats!!! Alcoholism runs in my family so I am very careful!! I have an aunt and uncle who are afflicted with it. Good luck in your journey (??) is that the right word? I know it must be hard, but the reward is so much better than the gratification from the disease. I'm sure you can do it! Just don't let the stress from the holidays ruin your plans of staying sober. Continue to post to me and keep me updated!
Oh, are you taking Topamax? Are you dx Bipolar? You seem pretty knowledgable on the subject. Just curious.. Karen
I didn't realize how long this was... Ooopsie! :(
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