Posted by Ponder on December 6, 2002, at 9:11:54
In reply to Re: Toe in the water with Topa » EP, posted by Sean W. on December 6, 2002, at 8:27:08
Hi, Sean
As you review posts on this board about Topa, I think you'll see that most people who've tried it did, in fact, lose weight on it. The effect seemed to be more from appetite suppression then changes in metabolism. I am currently at 75 mg a day, 50 at night and 25 in the morning. So far, no weight loss, no effect on appetite at all. But I am not experiencing any cognitive dulling either. I am titrating very slowly to try to avoid cognitive side effects. This is, of course, a VERY low dose, much lower than my doctor has prescribed. I'm still working my way up. I've already had some benefits with mood stability.
My medications include Wellbutrin, Topamax, and Lamictal. It seems to be a good combo. Lamictal has good antidepressant properties, no weight gain problems for most people, and some nice synergy with Topamax.
I sincerely wish the best for you and hope you'll keep us posted on your progress.
Ponder
poster:Ponder
thread:108673
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20021203/msgs/130747.html