Doc's office called today. He wants to know why counselor and I think Topamax could be a good choice for me.
I told his nurse that the SSRI's made me crazy and caused weight gain; the Seroquel he once prescribed for me made me a zombie where I couldn't function at all; Welbutrin gave me panic attacks, (though it did help me quit smoking!); and I wouldn't take any other bipolar med like lithium or Depakote cause they cause weight gain.
I'm dieting and on phentermine in order to loose weight. I am pre-diabetic, so, it's really important.
So, Topamax sounds like it might work.
Anyway, doc wants to talk to counselor. I have no objection, but, I hope he can do it before next week. I want to get started, cuz school starts in less than 2 weeks, and I want to know if I"m going to be able to tolerate it or not before then.
Oh, yea, to add to all my issues, the principal admitted that he lied to me; that I never had the opportunity to get the job! (Not in those words, but, that's what he said.) So, after 22 years in education, I'm going to be a day-to-day sub again! Going to G*D only knows what school; where; what times of opening and closing.... I am very upset about this, needless to say. I"ve called my union; I may just call a lawyer, but, we'll see. This added stress is definately NOT what I needed!
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Ok, just got a call from doc's office. They are starting me off on 25 mg; perhaps will increase depending upon seeing my tolerance for it.
Unfortunately, nurse didn't know if I should continue to take the phentermine with it, and doc's on vacation. (I didn't know that.) I will ask the pharmacist, cuz I don't want to bother doc anymore while he's supposed to be relaxing. He is one hard working man, and he needs it!
I'll let you know how it goes....
Shalom!