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Is anyone taking both Topamax and Metformin? What are your dosages and are there any extra precautions to take when combining them?
__________________ Bipolar I w/Psychotic features Zyprexa Zydis 5 mg Gabapentin 1200 mg Melatonin 10 mg Levoxyl 75 mcg (because I took Lithium in the past) past medications: Depakote, Lamictal, Lithium, Seroquel, Trazodone, Risperdal, Cogentin, Remerol, Prozac, Amitriptyline, Ambien, Lorazepam, Klonopin, Saphris, Trileptal, Clozapine and Clozapine+Wellbutrin, Topamax |
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I am. 25 mg topamax (I'm really sensitive to it) and 500 mg metformin (my doctor doesn't want my blood sugar any lower). Topamax I take for sleep, not for weight as it doesn't do anything at that dose) but I've had no interactions or issue taking both.
__________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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I am on Metformin and it seems to stop cravings I would have had with seroquel.
I can also feel it taking the sugar out of my liver before it can be turned into fat. I think it helps prevent any new weight gain from any APs or Anti depressant. But I am also on a low carb - high protein diet with Nutri-system in combination with the Metformin and I have lost almost 20lbs. |
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