My 18 year old daughter has been being treated for depression and anxiety and perhaps borderline personality disorder for the past 2 years. She has been on several different medications. None seem to work or make her worse. Currently she is on Topamax 75mg a day. I am wondering if this drug is going to help. I am hoping that there will be something to help her. What is your take on this medication?

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I didn't find anything that would explain why they would prescribe this for depression