Posted by ClearSkies on August 24, 2005, at 16:30:29
In reply to Topamax + Me = Crazy, posted by sunsplashinwaves on August 24, 2005, at 15:33:28
I hard a difficult when I started Topamax with cognitive functions. It made into a total moron. I couldn't hold on to a thought for more than a fraction of a second. I slept a lot too.
I feel much much better now - Topamax has become my friend and has really smoothed out my rapidly shifting moods. Also I find that I'm able to recuperate more quickly from depressive and manic episodes.
I *do* wish that I had increased my dosage much more slowly, because it took my body a lot longer to get used to each increase than I thought it would. I'm currently at 75mg/day and doing well. I increased from 25mg about a month ago, and did it much too quickly. I spent about 2 weeks either drooling in a nap on the sofa, or looking in the fridge to see what was on.
Do you think you'll be able to stick with it? If you're worried, perhaps you should call your doctor about how you are feeling.
best wishes,
ClearSkies
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