Posted by Ritch on December 30, 2002, at 14:58:45
In reply to Re: Depakote/Topamax/Wellbutrin..something seems wrong, posted by La'Trice on December 30, 2002, at 14:37:00
> I've taken Depakote (I'm bipolar), but became jaundice. I was sleepy all the time almost to the point of not being able to function. Does Topax have the same side-effects as Depakote? I currently take Wellbutrin and Adderall.
Did you actually get jaundice from the Depakote (did you get liver function tests done, etc.)? It is common for Depakote to cause excessive sleepiness in many. It is only a problem for me when I am cycling through depressions. I don't know if you are going to find Topamax much better. You can give it a shot and see. I was taking Neurontin+Topamax once and the TOP addition made me very sleepy (it was GREAT for insomnia though). I would just konk out on someone's couch and start snoring away! However, I have read a few posts here about Topamax inducing mania and being quite activating. Everybody's different. One thing that seems relatively common-you don't have to worry much about weight gain with it, it is generally good for migraines, and some folks with PTSD symptoms seem to do well on it. good luck.. Mitch
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