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Posted by Nissy on January 19, 2004, at 20:16:21
Hi there,
I seen my Doctor today (1-19-04) and he said there is a new finding with Topamax. It can cause Metabolic Acidosis. So I have to go in and get a blood draw for a metabolic panel and an electrolyte imbalance. Anyone else??
Thanks,
Nissy
Posted by redscarlet on January 20, 2004, at 0:36:49
In reply to Metabolic Acidosis- - Topamax, posted by Nissy on January 19, 2004, at 20:16:21
What is Metabolic Acidosis ? Thanks
Posted by dragonfly25 on January 20, 2004, at 8:40:52
In reply to Re: Metabolic Acidosis- - Topamax, posted by redscarlet on January 20, 2004, at 0:36:49
> What is Metabolic Acidosis ? Thanks
i just looked it up...here is a link. that is kind of scary, i never had my blood drawn the entire time i took it.
Posted by Karen_kay on January 20, 2004, at 17:00:53
In reply to Re: Metabolic Acidosis- - Topamax » redscarlet, posted by dragonfly25 on January 20, 2004, at 8:40:52
I just had my blood drawn today and am freaking out!!!!! HARD CORE!!! Now, he claims that the statics are about 1:1000 and it hasn't happened that the chloride (is it chloride he said?) levels have changed in ANY of the patients he has treated with Topamax, so he told me not to worry at all. Just to be aware. Also, he said that the FDA claims that people with certain kidney disease and age factors (over 60, ect) are at a higher risk. But, HELLO!!! I'm still worried! I'm waiting for the results and if I have to get off Topamax I jsut don't know what I'm going to do....This drug has seriously changed my life...I blew a kiss at the vial of blood before they carried it off :( I'm pathetic....
Posted by Nissy on January 23, 2004, at 0:06:24
In reply to Re: Metabolic Acidosis- - Topamax, posted by Karen_kay on January 20, 2004, at 17:00:53
I'm waiting for the results and if I have to get off Topamax I jsut don't know what I'm going to do....This drug has seriously changed my life...
+++++++++++++++I so hear you on this. My binging is gone and if I have to go off the topamax I just don't know what will happen.
Nissy
Posted by redscarlet on January 23, 2004, at 0:21:19
In reply to Re: Metabolic Acidosis- - Topamax » Karen_kay, posted by Nissy on January 23, 2004, at 0:06:24
> I'm waiting for the results and if I have to get off Topamax I jsut don't know what I'm going to do....This drug has seriously changed my life...
> +++++++++++++++
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> I so hear you on this. My binging is gone and if I have to go off the topamax I just don't know what will happen.
> Nissy****If you can no longer take Topamax you may want to look into Zonegran. HTH
Posted by SLS on January 23, 2004, at 8:01:26
In reply to Re: Metabolic Acidosis- - Topamax, posted by redscarlet on January 23, 2004, at 0:21:19
> ****If you can no longer take Topamax you may want to look into Zonegran. HTHI tried Zonegran for a little over a week. It definitely suppressed my appetite during that time. Obviously, I can't comment on its long-term effects. I had to stop it due to a possible allergic reaction.
- Scott2
Posted by redscarlet on January 23, 2004, at 10:37:45
In reply to Re: Metabolic Acidosis- - Topamax, posted by SLS on January 23, 2004, at 8:01:26
>
> > ****If you can no longer take Topamax you may want to look into Zonegran. HTH
>
> I tried Zonegran for a little over a week. It definitely suppressed my appetite during that time. Obviously, I can't comment on its long-term effects. I had to stop it due to a possible allergic reaction.
>
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> - Scott2
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> ****Sorry you had a reaction to it. You can not take it if you are allergic to sulfonamides (sulfa drugs).
Posted by Nissy on January 23, 2004, at 14:09:44
In reply to Re: Metabolic Acidosis- - Topamax, posted by redscarlet on January 23, 2004, at 0:21:19
> ****If you can no longer take Topamax you may want to look into Zonegran. HTH
>++++++++++++Thanks. My P Doc has mentioned Zonegran. But you know how it is once you find something that works for you.
Nissy
Posted by Karen_kay on January 23, 2004, at 14:30:41
In reply to Re: Metabolic Acidosis- - Topamax, posted by Nissy on January 23, 2004, at 14:09:44
Blood tests are all OK!!! I'm flying high baby! So, when do I start that commercial for Topamax?
Posted by CareBear04 on January 23, 2004, at 20:56:51
In reply to Just got the call.., posted by Karen_kay on January 23, 2004, at 14:30:41
Sorry to hear about all this. I've had metabolic acidosis, and it's not much fun. Of course, I can't separate the effects of acidosis from everything else that was wrong with me, but still... and getting blood gases drawn is really unpleasant. I'm so glad to hear that your tests came back fine Karen!
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