Comments on: Anti-seizure meds and Suicide

By: TheDailyHerb

TheDailyHerb — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:05:30 +0000

I’ve been on most of those meds you mention. They did nothing for me except make me sicker, gained 20% of my body weight in 6 weeks, developed reoccurring “functional” ovarian cysts that ruptured whenever I ovulated (yeah, once a month), and caused suicidal ideology. I have since fired my neuro (yes, hired a more competent doc), weaned myself off of all their “preventatives”, and have turned to a natural approach for prevention.

I do, still, however, turn to the triptans for immediate relief. Do you know if it’s possible to build a tolerance to triptans? They are seeming to work less well over the long haul for me.

By: Charlene

Charlene — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:02:10 +0000

I have been taking Topamax for several years and it helps for the most part, the only thing is that after about 6 mnths I have to up the dose because I get used to the dose and then it doesnt work. And I am also on 2 anti-depressants as well. I have had my migraines for 26 yrs so I guess I will take whatever I need to just not to have one.

By: Don

Don — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:13:53 +0000

I was on Topamax and didn’t have suicidal thoughts–I had homicidal thoughts. I actually had visions of killing people. My doctor never warned me about any mental or emotional issues, but I found some reports on the NIH website.

Thank God, I never acted on any of the thoughts. My wife did remove all weapons from the house and I gave up driving until all effect of the Topamax left me after stopping the drug.

By: James

James — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:03:47 +0000

It’s amazing how chemical changes can so easily impact mood and thought processes. And it’s so important to be aware of. Thanks for sharing!

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:46:16 +0000

I was on Topamax for about 3 months. It worked, once I got up to the correct dosage, for about 1 month. I stopped because it was not working anymore and I was having disturbing thoughts running through my head. The only benefit I received was a 20lb weight loss, but it was not worth it. It kind of scared me to have these thoughts running through my head.

Jeanne