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 _________________________________________________________________ Get a FREE computer virus scan online from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963