There is a possible connection between elevated levels of homocysteine and
seizure. Elevated levels of homocysteine have been tied to vitamin B
deficiencies. Specifically Folic Acid, B-6 and B-12.

Do a google search on "homocysteine seizure" and you'll see lots of stuff on
it. It might be a good idea to have your homocysteine and vitamin B levels
checked before going on TOPAMAX.

-Tad

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dori Zook" <[log in to unmask]>
> 
> 
> Well, you know the old saying: Life's a bitch and then you die.  I'm faced
> with the nasty decision of whether or not to go on a toxic anti-seizure
> med
> thanks to a grand mal seizure one week ago today.  I underwent brain
> surgery
> ten years ago for a benign malformation and the partial seizure's IT
> brought
> about and now this.  Ennyhoo, check this out from topamax.com:
> 
> --Kidney stones have occurred in people taking TOPAMAX, and the risk could
> increase when combined with other drugs that can cause kidney stones.
> 
> Also, some children may be on a ketogenic diet - a special high-fat,
> low-carbohydrate diet to help control seizures. The ketogenic diet can
> also
> cause kidney stones. Combined use of TOPAMAX and the ketogenic diet should
> be avoided.--
> 
> This seems like pure horse sh*t to me.  A ketogenic diet has a diuretic
> affect.  Wouldn't this actually PREVENT kidney stones?  Tawk amongst
> yah-selves.
> 
> I will say, Topamax has been shown to bring about significant weight loss.
> I'm wondering if I should, perhaps, talk myself into this.  I detest
> prescription meds but waking up in the back of an ambulance isn't much
> fun,
> either.
> 
> Dori Zook
> Denver, CO