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Posted by pork chop on May 22, 2003, at 10:51:23
I just added topamax to my mix (50 mg. topamax, 200 mg. lamictal, and 50 mg. seroquel in the am. 300 mg. seroquel in the evening). I am completely zoned out. Sort of zombie like. Is this a normal reaction?
My doctor cut my 400 mg. Lamictal dosage down to 200 mg. yesterday because we weren't see much improvement. We thought we'd give Topamax a try.
I've been reading archived posts, but if anyone feels like giving fresh advice, I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks!
Posted by dddiane on May 22, 2003, at 12:45:49
In reply to First Day w/Topamax I'm stupid already?, posted by pork chop on May 22, 2003, at 10:51:23
Pork chop,
You might want to talk to your doc about starting with 25mg of Topamax for a week, instead of 50mg. Starting at 50mg will really zonk you. Also, I take mine in the pm so I snooze through the worst of the sedation. The few times I took it in the am I felt like I was walking under water.
Diane
Posted by Eggy on May 22, 2003, at 13:12:05
In reply to First Day w/Topamax I'm stupid already?, posted by pork chop on May 22, 2003, at 10:51:23
I am on Topamax and I haven't had any side effects at all except that it makes some food taste bland. I was on Seroquel but now on Geodon. The Seroquel made me extremely sleepy. I am also on Lamictal. Never was on 400 mg not even close, but, the decrease it that dosage may be what is causing your loopy feeling. Are you gradually decreasing your Lamictal? If not you may wish to try that. Stick with it for a while and see what happens. Drink some caffeine.
Summarizing it all I think it is probably the drop in the Lamictal. Although I am not a Dr. I would stick with the Topamax. It will probably cause weight loss though because the way it changes the way things taste.
Good Luck!!!
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