Topamax--started 2 nights ago for mild bipolar...WEIRD side effect..sleep for 3 hrs, wide awake, laughing??

Question

I can't see this on any other indication of side effects. I take it at night, and it seems as if I sleep for only about 3-4 hours, then I have a funny dream & wake up laughing so hard I can't stop that I start crying! Then, I'm awake with a burst of energy. I was given this for moderate bipolar. What's going on? Driving my family nuts!!

I just started this 2 nights ago, and I just want to know how long I should ride this out?

Answer 1

drink lots of water because topamax will make you feel thirsty and can cause you to stop sweating you may feel hot alot from it. i take topamax for migraines for 3 years now can't sleep sleep regularly. and you might want to talk to your doctor about that and or see a sleep specialist also.

Answer 2

Not sure about the laughing, but Topamax is well known for causing sleep problems. The first 2-3 weeks on the medication is going to be the worst. If you can stand it then usually your body adjusts and things will go back to normal.
I drove my family crazy as well. I was taking it for migraines but it caused severe depression, lack of energy, insomnia and confusion.
If after 3-4 weeks of regular use you are still having problems, Call the Dr. to talk about possibly going on another medication.

Also, there are alot of very uncommon side effects that are not listed on the website or drug info sheets.
You may want to check this website so you know what else to look for.
http://www.medications.com/go/se/Topamax

Answer 3

I answered this on another one of your questions. I see you have asked this question a whole lot of times. It looks like you are in a manic episode. You avatar also looks manic. Please talk to your psychiatrist about this and get to the ER if you need to. Your problem may be Mania. Please get this looked into asap.

Answer 4

sucking c0ck helps cricket.