Trish,

Topamax is used primarily as an anti seizure med, but more and more docs are finding it very useful for patients who have mood swings. You're the first person I''ve heard of of having it rx'd for headaches, but if it works that's what matters.

I'm not surprised to hear about your appetite loss. I gained a ton of weight when I started Zyprexa, which was OK because it made me feel better mentally. But I was still having those Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde mood swings. My psych started me on Topamax, and not only did it stop the mood swings, I started to lose weight. I didn't lose my appetite altogether, but it wasn't near what it used to be. I did some research on Topamax, and weight loss/loss of appetite is a side effect. If you are really concerned about it, you should call your doc. Your appetite will return, but I can't tell you when for sure.

Please Trish, if you have anymore questions, be sure and let me know, OK?

BTW, I think the new dragon that Dex made you is way cool!

Greg

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