hi i was on topamax and it didnt help me lose weight. i was on high doses of it . i have schizoeffective disorder so my doc decied to put me on a mood stablizer i have to be honest it was the worst thing he couldve done i was hallucnating and very nervous i think mood stablizers are bad . but thats just my opinion. if they work for you thats great i just wanted to share with you my experience with you.