Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Anyone taken topamax?

I took it for 6 months or more for my bipolar--and it didn't help with my mood swings. But it was one of the few BP meds I've taken that did not cause weight gain. In fact, I was on Weight Watchers at the time and lost about 45 lbs. while on it, so weight loss is possible while taking it, if that's what you're hoping for.

I just finally gave up on it because I didn't think it was helping me. My doctor agreed that they've discovered it doesn't help much with BP.

I can't imagine doubling the Wellbutrin and taking the topomax. Wellbutrin is so energizing. At least, it was for me. It made me feel jittery, like I'd had 10 cups of coffee! And I had horrible C while taking it! (If you are IBS-D, that would be a benefit.)

Everyone's chemistry is different, and I know my problems are probably different from yours. Good luck to you! Hope it helps! It is frustrating trying to find the right mix of meds. The one I'm currently taking has almost stopped working for me, and my doc is trying to figure out what to do.

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