Posted by SandyWeb on March 17, 2006, at 8:03:56
In reply to Re: If you were on Topomax and had to stop for a f, posted by Aleese on March 11, 2006, at 18:20:34
Hi all,
I've been on Topamax for almost 1.5 months now, and it is great! My doctor and I have worked me up to 100mg at night and 100mg in the morning so far, and we'll probably keep going up to 400mg unless I start having difficulties. I take it mainly for two reasons: to combat the massive weight I've gained from Remeron (over 50 pounds, and I'm prone to diabetes since I had gestational diabetes with both my babies), and for mood stabilization (which gabapentin was doing until it pooped out about 6 months ago).
I find Topamax to be a very clean, clear-headed, non-dopey, alert, "brings back the old Sandy"-type med. I really like it. Very few side effects, which mainly only occurred within the first few days and then went away.
That being said......I do have one side affect that is NOT going away and is bothering me A LOT. I AM FREEZING....ALL THE TIME. My whole body. My hands, my nose, my legs, my face, my feet, EVERYTHING. I'm constantly drinking hot coffee, and that helps for the time. I have the heater blasting, but that doesn't seem to help matters because I'm sweating my family!!!! I'm bundled in winter clothes, and even wear a hat inside the house at times. I mean, I'M COLD!
I'm almost scared to take my temperature. If it's too low, I may have to stop the Topamax, right? But this med is almost like a lifesaver. Even my sister says that she sees the old Sandra that she used to know. I feel me too! Argh!
Has anyone had this happen? Is this just a side effect that takes quite some time to adjust to? Or do I need to live inside my quilt from now on??
I'd greatly appreciate hearing from any of you. I really love this medication! I've read about hyPERthermia, but not hyPOthermia. Any words of wisdom? Should I become the crazy cat lady and surround myself with a bunch of warm purring kitty cats?? *smile*
Hugs,
Sandy
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