Posted by Maeve on June 22, 2003, at 18:28:35
In reply to Re:Topamax, posted by Dani on June 20, 2003, at 20:31:04
> I'm bipolar II and am 27 years old. I've been on 100mg of Topomax in the morning and 100 at night for a year. I also take Paxil and Seroquel. In my case the Topomax and Seroquel are for the bipolar and borderline personality. The Paxil is for the social phobia and occasional panic attacks and anxiety. I had gained about 30 lbs with zyprexa and the doctor definetely wanted to try Topomax to see if it would help my weight gain also. I lost the weight in about 3 weeks. I guess that's it.
************************************************I'd say your Doc is right on top of things and doesn't let let things go to far - and I think thats super!
I get the anxiety attacks too, altho the Trazodone at night really does the trick, better sleep, no freak out sessions during the day, no stomach and esophagus cramps, which is a good thing....
[[[[My dream is that in the future a chemist, an empath, and a shrink/doctor will sit down with you and custom make all your medications just for you. Everyone's meds will work the first time, because they are perfectly suited the that one person's brain chemistry. ***sigh***]]]]
Go slow with the increase in dosage (if that what your doc wants), keep a med journal of ALL the reactions (good and bad) and bring it with you to ALL your doctor appointments. And during the appointments, write down information that your doc gives you, so you can refer to it later at home. !!!!THIS HELPS ALOT!! Especially if you change drugs alot!!
Oh and find something incredibly stupid to laugh at/about.... my fav is that 70's show and absolutely fabulous (couple of brittish vodka swilling wenches) or whatever... but make it stupid funny like three stooges funny, like an 'I dont care' funny.... seems like that kinda of funny gets my stupid laughter rolling and becomes unstoppable, and it feels really good...
Better living through chemistry and dr.bob's web site!
Hang in there - we're all here for you too!!
Maeve
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