Posted by susan C on September 5, 2001, at 10:30:59
In reply to Re: Topimax and estrogen, posted by susan C on September 4, 2001, at 9:56:55
just an additional note: I am on triestrogen progestrogen combination: estrone .175, estrodiol 1.25 and estriol 1.3. Progesterone 100mg. As I completely forgot to take it for ten days (spaced out putting it in my weekly pill box) and didnot notice difference (a lower hotflash) naturopathic said, the compounding pharmacy may not be doing a good job and may try compounded cream from a different place. /both of those I had never considered....
Susan C.
> I agree with sl, My experience with topamax was appropriate to its nick name, dope a max. The effects on estrogen absorbson vary. I am on estogens for menopause, and was concerned about the interaction. In me, it is the opposit, I can reduce the amount if the psych med is causeing an increase in estrogens absorbson. Getting a second and third opinion about your other situations is important. Good luck and keep us posted.
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> Another source of drug interaction is your very friendly Pharmasist. He sees a lot and mine has helped me a lot and is always available. A quick call may allieviate alot of your concern
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> Susan C
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> > I don't know anything about the estrogenic effects of these things, but I do know that losing words may very well be an effect of Topamax. I've heard lots about odd neurological affects of Topamax, and word-finding difficulties is one of the more common ones with psychiatric meds.
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> > I'd suggest you talk to an ob-gyn or even a hormone-doctor (endocrinologist?), cuz it sounds like the interaction is important and is probably out of the scope of your psychiatrist's expertise.
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> > Luck...
> > sl
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