Hi I new

[little fruitcake]

I am so glad to be with yall. I am really messed up right now. I am taking 200mg Topamax per day and have done so for about a year and been okay until about a month or so ago and now I feel wild and cant sleep well and sad and almost like no hope. No interest in anything. Ive tried Keppra but had bad results and was taken off Dilantin last year due being on it so long. Any help? By the way I love yall. OH one minute happy one minute crying why? Im usually just a happy easy going little fruitcake!

[epileric]

It's good to have you here. The people here are extremely supportive & there's lots of information to look up about epilepsy.

Sorry to hear about how the topomx is effecting you. Have you changed anything in your life recently that might cause that..... diet, sleep schedule, dosage etc.? Are you on the slow release topmax? If not maybe that would help. Also, Try doing a search on this site for "topomax" (3rd link from the right at the top) & see if you find anything useful.

[Loopy Lou]

Hello there!

Loads of groovy people here - i think i've maybe been on this site since about April ish, and have found the support and information invaluable.

Welcome to the site!

[little fruitcake]

I can't think of anything that has changed at all. Also it is not slow release, just regular. Thank you for the reply. I am just at my wits end, I called the Dr. today and the nurse said you need to call 911 right now. I just want to see the Dr. and get meds changed. I feel better just having yall here.

[RobinN]

Do be concerned with your emotional state, as the top elevan anticonvulsants can add a dose of suicidal tendencies in some who take them.

Suicide Risk From 11 Epilepsy Drugs

Welcome, check back with us as often as you need to.

[brainwavez]

Hang in there Cake.

[alex]

hay fruit,
luv your name.
i'm alex from england.
i'm also having a rough time at the mo.
i am on keppra (lamotrigine) which is dead expensive & ment to be amazin but i don't like it & don't think it's workin for me. if anythin i'v been worse since i'v been on it.
my emotions are also very up & down. i find it realy hard to hold back the tears.
it's good to meet someone who feels the same.
xxxxxxxxxxx

[Nakamova]

Hey cake, welcome! There are a few other meds out there. I'm not a fan of the drug merry-go-round, but if your medication isn't working, talk to your doc and see what else you might be able to try.

Hey alex --
Keppra is actually different from Lamotrigine. Keppra is known for making people emotionally volatile. One thing folks say helps with 'Kepprage" that is to take vitamin B6. Lamotrigine (Lamictal) is a different drug that is supposed to be better for your moods. It has its own side effects of course...

best to you both,
Nakamova

[little fruitcake]

Alex, I'm sorry your having a rough time also. The Dr. here is booked forever so I will have to hang in there. Thanks for being here for me everyone.