Posted by phillybob on August 12, 2001, at 21:34:50
In reply to Re: Topamax Cognitive Dulling » 16#, posted by JahL on August 12, 2001, at 12:22:07
> > I've heard it referred to 'Dumbomax" on this site. It's the main reason I haven't tried it.
Jah, while I had had some cognitive dulling in the beginning (very briefly), once I was above 125 mg/day +/-, I did not have such. In fact, when the topamax (stupamax is what I've heard) was workin' fine for me, I was definitely as sharp intellectually as I really should be. It was quite strange, but it worked as monotherapy for me quite amazingly (first time I felt good in years) until ... I experienced an intolerable and rare side effect (receding gums).
Anyway, everyone responds differently and has different needs. I would presume it's worth a shot for you.
[currently, 225 mg/day effexor and 150 mg/2X/day wellbutrin with pretty good response thus far!]
poster:phillybob
thread:74729
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20010809/msgs/74838.html