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Posted by banga on December 16, 2004, at 9:57:22
Is it simply that it is so new? The little I've heard about it is very postitive. Little incidence of side effects--mainly initial nausea; no "stupidmax"-like effects for most, and weight loss.
It sounds interesting. Some people have preferred it over Lamictal. ON the remedyfind.com list for bipolar, it actually has a higher ranking than Lamictal (though it doesnt show up on the first page yet because it has only 25 ratings...)
Posted by ed_uk on December 16, 2004, at 10:04:41
In reply to Anyone on Zonegran?, posted by banga on December 16, 2004, at 9:57:22
Hi,
I think you need to speak to someone from Japan... zonisamide has been available in Japan and South Korea since 1989!!
Regards,
Ed.
Posted by redscarlet on December 18, 2004, at 21:44:42
In reply to Anyone on Zonegran?, posted by banga on December 16, 2004, at 9:57:22
banga ~
I've been on Zonegran for a year. I was on Topamax but my hair would not stop falling out so I went on the Zonegran.
I take it as a mood stabilizer for my bipolar (200mg a day). I have not had any side effects from this med. I don't have any loss of appetite, maybe you only get that at a higher dose? I do feel a little tired all the time, but that could be my other meds or it could be the Zonegran, who knows?
I really like this med and I will keep taking it as long as it keeps working.
HTH... :-)
Posted by banga on December 20, 2004, at 10:14:18
In reply to Re: Anyone on Zonegran? » banga, posted by redscarlet on December 18, 2004, at 21:44:42
Thanks for the responses. I am currently on Lamictal and Zonegran is my backup (or a combo?) I dont have to lose weight, but I forsee adding a med to my regimen that causes weight gain so I thought maybe it would offset that....but no reason to switch yet.
It is odd that there is not much info out there....it is not that new a drug on a global level.
Posted by sooshi on December 20, 2004, at 18:01:22
In reply to Anyone on Zonegran?, posted by banga on December 16, 2004, at 9:57:22
Hi banga,
Zonegran has been great for me...no side effects, very good anti-depressant qualities, no cognitive problems. I, too have had a hard time finding info about it. I just know that it works. Am always searching for more info, though. Good luck,
Sooshi
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