Posted by floatingbridge on September 9, 2011, at 0:57:55
Topamax has been brought up for consideration.
What I have read about cognitive effects is not encouraging. I experienced enough of that on Lyrica. I have also read that Topamax has a nasty withdrawal. That effect usually hits me hard.
(Topamax and Lyrica are unrelated, correct?)
I suspect the suggestion was made because Topamax is
weight neutral and reduces anxiety. My doctor does not want to increase risperidone past .5mg because I am 'higher functioning'. This makes no sense at all, and I just about wept.But after looking at reviews of Topamax, I think I'd likely take an even worse cognitive hit. I can't afford anything like that.
So, if I pursue a stabilizer, lamictal is out.
Seroquel and abilify are out.Trileptal?
It really, really needs to be a bit mood brightening.
Or I am just saying forget it.
If I sound bitter and unhappy right now, it's because I am.
I dig a pony.
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