Fits of Rage While Taking Topamax???
I have been taking topamax for about 2 1/2 months. My neurologist wanted to work me up to 100mg. BUT my brain just couldn't take it. Once I got to 75 mg, I became VERY depressed, bi-polarish, sad, anti-social. I became a crying zombie. I could deal with the tingling and the funny tastes in my mouth, but I couldn't deal with the depression. I would cry over the smallest things.. I cried over my husband washing dishes. I called my doctor, he told me to go back down to 50mg. I stayed on 50 mg for about 2 or 3 weeks when I noticed that nothing changed. I was still depressed, probably even worse then before. I even have fits of rage. I didn't like the doctor I went to (too many reasons to name) so I am switching doctors. My appointment is June 12th. I want different medicine. Possibly even an anti-depressant.. ... more »
I have been taking topamax for about 2 1/2 months. My neurologist wanted to work me up to 100mg. BUT my brain just couldn't take it. Once I got to 75 mg, I became VERY depressed, bi-polarish, sad, anti-social. I became a crying zombie. I could deal with the tingling and the funny tastes in my mouth, but I couldn't deal with the depression. I would cry over the smallest things.. I cried over my husband washing dishes. I called my doctor, he told me to go back down to 50mg. I stayed on 50 mg for about 2 or 3 weeks when I noticed that nothing changed. I was still depressed, probably even worse then before. I even have fits of rage. I didn't like the doctor I went to (too many reasons to name) so I am switching doctors. My appointment is June 12th. I want different medicine. Possibly even an anti-depressant..
Topamax has helped my headaches, but I think I'd rather deal with the migraines then have to deal with the sadness for no reason.
Anybody else have fits of rage?
