Posted by jzp on December 10, 2000, at 20:45:19
In reply to Topomax vs. Depakote, posted by Anne on December 9, 2000, at 0:14:23
Hi Anne,
I used to take Depakote and Wellbutrin for bipolar II. In the first 4-6 months that I was on the Depakote, I gained about 60 lbs. I stopped gaining weight when I went off it, but have yet to lose most of the weight. yech. Anyway, my psychiatrist wanted to try me on Topomax, but we decided to risk it without a mood stabilizer for a while. However, should I require one, either it or Neurontin (gabapentin) are at the top of the list. Any medication can have bad side effects; that's just part of the deal. Don't let hearsay get you too panicked to try something that might work.
Best wishes,
Jannette
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