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mixing topamax and marijuana?
Fri, 05/07/2010 - 12:39Topic: My Epilepsy Diary
Hi, I was recently diagnosed with epilepsy. I was having these weird “episodes” which now my doctors are referring to as absence seizures, or aura’s. (They aren’t really sure what they are.) Then back in December I had a grand mal. We decided not to go on medicine because I was having a rathke’s cyst removed (type of brain tumor) We knew it was a long shot but we were hoping that could be causing the seizures . Then Two days before my surgery in February I had another grand mal. They put me on medicine while I was still at the hospital. Something I was not very happy about but am dealing with. Now it has been three months and I have been controlled on 100 mg of Topirimate. (Topamax) But,I have been really stressed about everything and have got most things figured out. However, there is one thing I am unclear of, I use to smoke marijuana kind of a lot. I did all the way up until February when they stuck me on medicine. Now, I have tried to talk to my doctor but she won’t answer my questions, she said she “doesn’t know” and what I have found on the internet isn’t consistent. Some things say you can, but others say no way.
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Re: mixing topamax and marijuana?
Submitted by Robin Salmansohn on Sun, 2010-11-28 - 15:25
I have a Topamax question. I have never been on Topamax. My ex had been put on it for epilepsy, and a freind had been given it for a pinched nerve. Both had turned in to zombies. You couldn't get in the same building as they, I was told. So, is this a marijuana problem or is it a Topamax problem?
marijuana problem vs topamax poblem
Submitted by spike-wave on Sun, 2010-11-28 - 15:38
Not sure which... did either one smoke?
Re: mixing topamax and marijuana?
Submitted by bs420 on Fri, 2010-10-29 - 00:07
I have also been recently prescribed topamax (50mg) which i know is the lowest does, but i have been on Keppra (1500mg) for about 4 years now. My doctor prescribed topamax (in addition to my keppra) to help with the headaches i have been having everyday for a while now. I have been smoking medical grade marijuana for more than a year now and haven't had any problems smoking on the keppra. I have read some crazy horror stories about people smoking on topamax. I was thinking about smoking a little bit, but i don't want to risk anything. Marijuana has helped a lot with the side effects of keppra, (mood swings, headaches etc.) plus it helps with all my stress. Let me know if you try smoking on topamax or if anyone has had any issues with it. Thanks. Peace