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July 6, 2006
New Meds, Again
So, two months back I had a little rash that I showed to my shrink, and he had a little freak. So he took me off the Lamictal, in hopes of finding something new, better, faster... or at least something that didn't put me at risk of my skin sloughing off in sheets. Cue Topamax.
All hail Topamax. One of the few off-label bi-polar drugs left out there that does not have weight gain as a side effect. Yesterday I discovered a side effect of this new pill I was aware exsisted but was not prepared for.
As I sat down with my sandwich and prepared to have a late lunch, I brought with me to the table an ice cold, and assuredly delicious Dr. Pepper. At least that's what I thought until I cracked it and took a drink. At first it tasted flat, and overly sweet- like diet coke- and as it hit the back of my throat, the taste took on that of a greasy penny with bubbles. I was sure it was a mistake. I actually caught myself looking at the can as if it had done something wrong.... It had to be a mistake. So I tried it again. I got the same results, nay, in fact, slightly worse.
So, I can no longer drink soda, as it tastes like dog ass. I have read on other sites that some people can no longer drink coffee. I think it must be something to do with the mix of sugar and caffeine- luckily for me I don't put sugar in my coffee. If I had to give up coffee, I might as well give up the meds all together.
Update: It's not the caffeine. It's the bubbles. I just got back from the commiscary. Bought a mineral water. Tastes like shit. Sicky sweet and quite gross. Looks like I am off the carbo-bubbles. Damn.
Posted by TheFreud at July 6, 2006 10:57 AM
Comments
loving the look of the site..kudos to you, husband and, of course, placebo, who kept me from tearing my hair out during constant redesigns as well...the self portrait is so fitting.
and i don't think the soda will be missed..you can still have your coffee, and that's what really matters.
Posted by: lilbit at July 6, 2006 8:42 PM
No carbonic acid for you!
Posted by: placebo at July 6, 2006 8:42 PM
