Posted by delna on February 12, 2007, at 13:44:11
In reply to So scared to try topamax!!!, posted by bch on February 8, 2007, at 12:27:56
Hi
Your condition sounds alot like what I experienced before I accepted I had bipolar II and finally took meds..I too had these 'highs' which were turbulent and miserable. Plus the mixed states that the others mentioned, which as you know are unbearable.
What really ,really helped me was lamactil. Not only does it curb anxiety and agitation (the awful 'high') it actually lifts bipolar depression (which is usually resistant to most things)
Personally I had a rough time with topiramate but I was a rare case. Why are you so scared of it BTW?
Anyway lamactil is a great fallback suggestion if you don't like the topiramate...plus I didnt gain an ounce ( and I put on weight with meds just by looking at them ;) )
Well, best of luck- there are always options if one drug is not helpful.
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