Posted by Nycole on October 8, 2003, at 0:50:38
In reply to Re: WEnt off Topamax - I am gaining all the 15 pounds » Nycole, posted by platinumbride on October 6, 2003, at 1:40:28
> Nycole,
> I am so sorry that you are going through this.
> Can I trouble you with dumb questions like are you on
> any other ADs? Is there a way to keep your depression
> under control and still use topamax?
>
> I, too, am fearing the possibility of worsening depression
> with topamax, so my heart goes out to you for various reasons.
>
> Some say that appetite is supressed on Wellbutrin.
> Is this an option for you?
>
> I hope you have luck.
> DianeDiane,
Thanks for replying to my post! AS far as other AD's I was on Effexor XR for over 3 years, but about 3 months ago it just stopped working for me and I was really really bad with depression and anxiety. So, my pdoc decided I have to wein off off of it (which was one of the hardest thing I ever had to do). Then I started Prozac. I took Prozac like 8 years ago and it worked awesome for me but it burned out after 2 years. But my pdoc said it would work for me again and it is starting to work for me. I am on 40 mg. of that and I am also taking seroquel.
I have tried taking Wellbutrin twice and it did nothing for me :(
Do you think Topamax is making your depression worse or you are just afraid it will?
I am thinking about asking my pdoc to go back on Topamax, but I did have all the bad side effects, too, like delayed speech, loss of memory, tingling in extremities. I have to decide if it is worth it. Have you heard of any other appetite suppressants like Topamax??
Thanks for your help!!!
Nycole
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