Re: If LAMICTAL makes on manic, can TOPAMAX work?

Posted by Maxime on May 19, 2005, at 7:20:02

In reply to If LAMICTAL makes on manic, can TOPAMAX work?, posted by bipolarspectrum on May 18, 2005, at 22:56:39

> Hi,
> Each time I take Lamictal, I become hypomanic. I then fall into depression 3/4 days later. Ir read on that psych education associated with psychobabble that topamax may be a good alternative in this case? Anyone have a relevant experiences or any thoughts?
> bps
A lot of people have great success with Topomax. But it does cause cognitive problems that's for sure. Maybe if you stay on a low dose or titrate very slowly. It also makes certain things taste funny (Coke) and you can lose weight on it.
But yes, it work well for a lot of people. Have you tried Trileptal? I only ask because it's very good and doesn't cause the same cognitive problems as topomax. Maybe at higher dosages it does. But there are hardly any side effects with this med and it's weight neutral.
Maxime

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