Posted by TrishP on December 13, 2006, at 13:28:21
In reply to Re: Topamax out (ouch!) » TrishP, posted by Maxime on December 13, 2006, at 12:09:58
> I had two UTIs on Topomax. Then I drank and drank so much water and they stopped. Oh and I took cranberry juice pills.
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> Do you exercise? Maybe that will help with your hunger and keep the weight away.
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> Yeah, I could give you diet tips, but they would kill you.
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> Not to sound rude, but can you just not give in to the hunger. Do you have to eat every time you are hungry? I'm really sorry, I didn't know how else to ask that. Stay away from sugar and carbs which will make you more hungry. Drink lots of water. Keep fresh veggie cut up and ready to eat.
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> Have you had your blood sugar tested? I know you have had weight gain from meds etc, it might be wise to make sure you don't have diabetes (which would cause weight loss and not weight gain, but it's important).
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> Other than the Abilify, what are your options? Is the Abilify helping you?
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> Sorry for all the questions.
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> Maxime
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> > > Cranberry juice is good for the bladder and proper hygiene not to say you're not practicing it. And lots of water. Love Phillipa
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> > Ok - after only 25mg of Topamax I am hurting!
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> > I can't take the Topamax anymore.
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> > Is there anything I can take to control my hunger while on Abilify?
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The Abilify is really working pretty good for me. I take Cogentin and Xanax if I feel the akathesia. I sleep great and sex is wonderful!!!So - I guess if the only side effect I am having now is a little water retention and extreme hunger I can figure out a better way to deal with it. One good thing about Abilify is that I have the will and energy to exercise - which I haven't felt in a very long time.
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