Posted by Dr. Kramer on April 4, 2002, at 13:45:36
In reply to Kramer: Overmedicated? Topamax? Is this forever?, posted by DedeD on April 3, 2002, at 20:08:18
The bad news:
Topamax doesn't really do that much for weight loss. Diet and excercise are pretty much the only safe ways to do that.
It also makes pts spacey, particularly in the beginning. A colleague of mine calls it "Dopamax." It's not going to help your school work.
Some good news:
Zinc and selenium supplements often help Depakote induced hair loss.
I can't comment on whether you're over medicated on the basis of this. Most people who need mood stabilizers need them indefinitely, but I can't predict for you.
Be well.
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