On my own I've been searching out info. on the net, etc. In fact a couple of weeks ago the evening news had a segment about topamax and it is becoming popular because of this "pleasant" side effect. I have already asked my present doctor about letting me replace my depakote with it and she says nothing. Perhaps when I move now , the new psychiatrist will allow me to try new meds. who know?
All that I do know is gaining 13lbs since April, when she increased my depakote dosage to 1000mg that is when I started gaining so fast too!! I think when I complain about it she just thiinks I do not want to take it, she'll say you are not gaining weght you are fine, you are skinny. I think because I am a patent, I do not know any better. Come on does 133-136lbs for a 5' 4" sound thin??? No way, not for me !! I am best at 115- 117lbs, that is the weight I feel more energetic and not depressed at. Well, I better stop "ragging" on hopefully when I move the doctor will be more open to options.
"darkeyes"