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A member asked:
Is topomax being used for bipolar disorder currently(off label)...would it treat the manic or depressive phase? has anyone had luck with it?
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Topamax (topiramate): Topamax (topiramate) has been used off label to reduce the severity of both high and low mood swings . It's important to get baseline blood work and serum levels as u go forward. Remember that many meds take 4-6 wks to get to therapeutic levels. Be patient.
Answered 1/6/2015
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No luck: Topamax (topiramate) is not shown to be effective to treat either phase of bipolar disorder. It has been proven to treat other conditions such as seizure disorder or headache prevention.
Answered 4/24/2014
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