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Old Feb 21, 2019, 02:55 PM
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At a low dose of 30 mg I have no racing thoughts and my weight is stable, even though I take Zyprexa which, untamed, causes weight gain in me. I bet that without Zyprexa I'd lose weight, but I need Zyprexa for sleep and mental clarity.
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I cant use Nutrisystem. I tried. They send me a box with 5 little candy bars? Those will be eaten within the hour.
Did you guys ever try Zonisamide (sold as Zonegran) instead of Topamax?

I have read reviews of people who have tried Topamax and many are real nightmares due to the side effects.
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Old Feb 21, 2019, 04:43 PM
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Ooh, no thanks.
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Old Feb 21, 2019, 10:39 PM
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Zonisamide gave me a mania so bad that I ended up losing my job.
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Bipolar I w/Psychotic features

Zyprexa Zydis 5 mg
Gabapentin 1200 mg
Melatonin 10 mg
Levoxyl 75 mcg (because I took Lithium in the past)


past medications: Depakote, Lamictal, Lithium, Seroquel, Trazodone, Risperdal, Cogentin, Remerol, Prozac, Amitriptyline, Ambien, Lorazepam, Klonopin, Saphris, Trileptal, Clozapine and Clozapine+Wellbutrin, Topamax
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