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Topamax topiramate weightloss experience dosage?
Hi. I started on Topamax 15 mg a month ago, and now a week ago upped the dosage to 125 mg. (have gradually upped it every week. Sorry for my english, im not english). I have not experienced any weight loss at all, until this week. I have lost about 1,5 kg and lost a lot of apetite suddenly. I... read more
Topiramate - How Long Does it take for Topamax to Start Working for Migraines?
Hi, I have only been taking Topamax for about 3 weeks (25mg AM and 50mg PM). I haven't even really had many bad side effects either. Some dizziness in the beginning, but not too bad. I also take Forfivo XL, which is basically Welbutrin XL but with 450mg all in one pill. I actually think this... read more
Topamax - Scared to use this medication because of all the side effects?
Hello, I have been given a prescription by my doctor for Topamax (topiramate 25mg) to lose weight. After reading all the side effects associatied with this drug, I am very scared in using it. My dose is one tablet (25mg) at night. How long does it take for any side effect to start? Do the side... read more
Topiramate - How long will it take my body to get use to Topomax?
I guess the more appropriate question would be, for those who've used this drug, how long did it take your bodies to get use to it? It is 9/4 I have been on this only since 9/2 and it makes me very dizzy, confused and tired. I am suppose to take it twice daily (morning & night) but right... read more
Can the following meds give false positive for methamphetamine or amphetamine selegiline,?
... lamotrigine, risperidone, topiramate , mobic, aciphex, sprivia, ventolin, advair, or combipatch thanks
I have just had my dose of topiramate increased to 25mg twice a day for horrid migraines?
i have just had my dose of topiramate increased to 25mg twice a day for horrid migraines. I have today come on my period 4 days late ( not normal) and am basically unable to move I am in agony, I have read online there can be a connection with taking topiramate, I have never expereiened this whilst... read more
I'm having a problem when I take the topiramate and drink soda or carbonated drinks, it almost feels
... like my tongue is burning, does anyone else have this problem?
Facial flushing, red warm ears after eating - Adderall IR?
I've been prescribed adderall 40mg (2 10mg tabs twice a day) for about 7 years. I've also been taking topiramate 200 mg (100mg AM, 100mg PM) for 15 years. I’m really not a fan of the heat and I tend to get warm easily with or without adderall. But lately after eating my face and... read more
Phentermine/topiramate - Doing great! But constipated! Anyone else with this problem?
Started three weeks ago and have lost 15 pounds and cannot believe how it has changed my life! I am not consumed thinking about food! I am not hungry. I am only wanting to eat for nourishment. I am amazed!
Topamax and daytime fatigue / tiredness?
I'm currently taking 50mg Topamax at night and am struggling with drowsiness, yawning & lack of energy during the day. I've been taking it for 2 months now (though the first 3 weeks was only 25mg). Is this a side effect that will go away? Why is it making me so tired?
Topiramate - how long does it take to have a decrease appetite
Started topomax 25mg 2×a day effective yesterday 7-29-16 today is my second day and no difference in appetite,concerned need to loose weight tired of being obese n health issues. Any advise?
Trokendi XR and weight loss?
I was just put on Trokendi XR for chronic migraines, starting at 25mg for a week then up to 50mg for a week, then 75mg for a week, then 100mg until I see my doctor next. I have read that it is the same thing as Topiramate or Topamax expect Trokendi is the extended release. Regarding one of the big... read more
Topiramate - How long does it take to work?
My doctor gave me Topamax for bipolar depression, but I have real bad anxiety already and I’m terrified to take meds cause of side effects. I’ve heard a lot of good things about these meds so I want to give it a try but I’m curious to know how long it take for them to work? Will I... read more
Topiramate - How to still lose weight after being on Topamax for two years?
I lost a lot of weight on Topamax, but have recently stopped losing weight. Has anyone else dealt with this? How did you start losing weight again? I am exercising, which I didn't do before, but I do miss the easy weight loss that my medication gave me. Everyone else's comments I read... read more
How do I take buspirone 3 times a day?
I also take topiramate 2 times a day. How do I schedule my buspirone in 3 times a day?
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