GroovyGwen Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I spoke with my doc about this but no changes for at least a week, if not 2. Do you think I could go off my 2.5 - 3mg risperdal dose if I add Topamax? Do they accomplish the same goal? My doc mentioned adding topamax so I lose weight, but I thought if it helped stabilize me then I could come down on the risperdal which is making me chubby in the first place. Topamax isn't stimulating is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 They are completely different. I take Topomax as an add on MS to Trileptal. It stopped my rapid cycling. I still need Seroquel as an AAP. I tried going off Seroquel and couldn't sleep and felt kinda psycho. Pdoc and I decided it's an important part of my cocktail. I didn't lose a pound on Topamax and no, it's not stimulating at all. I felt it helped my anxiety a bit. I take 175 mg. It might help stabilize you, but it's not a "replacement" for risperdal. That would be another AAP. Zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Elvis Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I lost a lot on it. It definitely helped chill me out in a way that needed chilling. It's generally not used as a primary mood stabilizer, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 VE, were you on a higher dose when you lost alot on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Elvis Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 100mgs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 100mgs I hate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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