Posted by psyched-out on September 11, 2003, at 10:14:57
In reply to Re: Lamictal/topamax combo-anyone? » psyched-out, posted by galkeepinon on September 11, 2003, at 0:41:59
I am in the US and I am Bi-Polar. Studies for bipolar use using Zonegran are only in Japan(I believe but definitely not US). Only research in US on Zonegran is by Duke University. They approved it as a weight loss drug! I am resistant to medication so I get to try new and experimental stuff.
As a weight loss drug and what it did for me....I was a nocturnal, compulsive feeder. Very active however. I mountain bike(actually in the mountains), hike, etc., etc...I just kept 20 extra pounds on because of the night-time eating. I drop 20 lbs in 6 weeks. Absolutely no appetite. Not to the point of danger. Those that do not need to lose weight do not lose weight when taking Zonegran. This was not the reason for me to take this drug, just a bonus.
As for my head and the reason it was prescribed...I have anxiety and panic attacks and have had some depression through the winter. Remeron was no longer working. Tried Topomax and that did not work. Zonegran lifted me out of the depression with a very quick and smooth transition. Did not do much for the anxiety. As another experiment we added Strattera, used for ADD, and that really helped. One of the risks for me when taking an anti-depressant is pushing me over the edge into a mania. It is usually clear within weeks what the med will do to me. I am going on two months and no neg reactions.
This is the first medication that has had zero negative side effects. It is the only one that has had positive physical side efffects.
A Disclaimer: I did have absolutely no sex drive for about 4 to 5 weeks. It was ok with me since I needed to be better. In my current social situation is was not a draw back. Hee Hee. Therefore to me it was not a negative side effect.
I like it. What are you thinking?
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