Question posted by Smartchick73 on 30 June 2009
Last updated on 24 November 2019
I would like to hear from others who have been prescribed Topamax for weight loss. Not so much those who have used it for seizures or migraines and experienced weight loss as a side effect, but those whose doctors prescribed Topamax as an off label weight loss drug.
I have personally been taking Topamax since March 1, 2009. I have gone from 295 lbs to 230lbs (to date) and continue to lose.
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Hi, I just started topamax like 20 minutes ago at 50mg, little nervous, but I'v tried adipex which isn't all that much better, but I have struggled with weight problems all of my 40 years I need a change I pray this will kick my extra weight to the curb, and stay away once I get started and keep a set schedule I will take myself off, I really don't like taking meds for the simple reasons the rest of us don't like too! I will let everyone know my experience day upon day or at least try to:)
I just got prescribed yesterday for weightloss. I'm not feeling any difference in appetite and wondering when you all did . I'm on 50 mg in afternoon to prevent evening eating .
Any side effects? I would love love love to start taking it, to help lose weight (esp now as I am going to Raro in October) but I'm so paranoid about the side effects.
Only thing so far is minor tingling in finger tips.. someone said take calcium with topamax, so I did. No tingling today
As a former Topamax rep and a migraine sufferer who takes topirimate religiously, I can tell you that we were told by doctors and by the company that eating a banana with potassium would help... potassium is what you're looking for.
But if calcium works for you, that's great... I am not a doctor so not giving medical advice and do not take as such and do not take any medical supplements recommended on the net without first consulting your Dr but I would take magnesium (everyone is pretty much deficient in that) fish oil... do your calcium, and eat the banana. :)
Good luck :)
Hi
I started on these tablets just 6 or 7 weeks ago . I lost weight 1 stone in 3-4 weeks . I am due to get weighed again this Wednesday. And I can honestly say for the first time in years I can't wait . I can tell I have lost more . My clothes r looser all my pj's r to big and my face has lost most the fat.
Fantastic tablets I just love them. X
Any side effects? I would love love love to start taking it, to help lose weight (esp now as I am going to Raro in October) but I'm so paranoid about the side effects.
I been on topamax since oct I loss 36 pounds. Has any one notices hair loss.
I am losing a lot of hair and My hair has become thin. I am hoping it's not from the topamax.
Yes, I have heard that hair loss is a side effect.
About 2 years ago I was prescribed Topiramate (generic equivalent) along with Phentermine at a pretty low dose from what I have seen here. The two together along with a diet modification and some exercise let me lose about 75 lbs in 3 1/2 months. I have been able to keep the weight off by eating better and making sure to keep exercising, but the kick start it gave me was amazing.
I am picking up my first prescription of Topamax today. I am taking Lamictal for seizues and haven't had a seizure in 6 years. I asked my doctor if I can try Topamax instead because I need to lose about 75 lbs, so were trying that. Fyi, if you are starting make sure if you have a change in eye sight get to hospital ASAP. This med can cause permanent lose of vision.
Hi, how is it going? I started Topiramate on Monday on 25mg and will be upping my dose by 25a week until I reach 150. I'm on 375 mg of Lamotrogine a day which I will be gradually taken off once I reach my full dose of topiramate. I've lost 4lb which is great (11st 7 to start, but only5'2) as can definitely afford to drop some weight. Some side effects have come in very fast, terribly nauseous, off balance, keep losing my words, and so so tired. Im still really hopeful that the headaches and seizures will go away, and to put a cherry on the top I'll drop a few more pound , hope it's going well for you
I have been taking topiramate (generic Topamax) for maybe 18-24 months, 50mg twice a day, and it's done absolutely nothing for weight loss for me... Just saying.
My doctor suggested I start taking it for weight loss, but the thought of taking a new drug makes me anxious. I eat at night out of boredom as my partner works away.. I would love to lose 10kg!!!
I'm starting tonight... 25mg... what MG were you taking? How often?
I was given Topemax for weight loss and I lost so much weight ( over 50 lbs) I looked like a skeleton. I went off the the drug and I was still loosing weight for a few more weeks or so . Then I finally started adding back lbs. and felt good, but now I've gained too much and ready to go back on it , maybe a lower dose.
How long did it take you to lose the weight
I've been on 50mg twice a day for 2 years then 100mg twice a day for 1 year. I can't take it in the morning make me too sleepy so I take 200mg before bed. I don't know about weight loss. I go up and down about 20 lbs during these years. But I do know if I SKIP one day I will be a lot more hungry the next, so they do work for me. Does not affect my taste buds and no bad side effects. Hope this help you.
So I started topamax 10 days ago for migraines. Since than I haven't noticed much in appetite surpressian however, managed to loose 3.5 pounds since. I take 100mg. 50mg in the morning and 50mg at night. I know it's still early and most people don't see a difference until 3 months in (so be patient) but this is definitely a start!
Hey! I have been on topamax for just over a year now for migraines I started off on a low dose of 25mg 2x a day then went up to 50 now I'm on 100 twice a day! I became immune to them I think I'm now on a perfect amount. I have lost roughly 2 and a half stone without really having to try. When I first started on them I had awful side effects the tingling, forgetfulness awful thirst and nor being able to drink my beloved diet coke...
Because it tastes so foul! However all those have now gone I haven't put any of the weight back on and I haven't lost any more I seem to be at a stable weight where I can eat what I like as long as I remember to take my tablets! And my migraines have completely gone too! This drug for me is a miracle drug I didn't know it was used for Weight loss when I was prescribed it and as a size 14/16 and someone that had struggled for years and years to lose the Weight to suddenly be given this wonder drug to clear my migraines and take me down to a size ten! Well I would recommend it to anyone... See out the side effects they can be a bit intense to begin with but the results are amazing!
I just started using for migraines and I'm on 25 at bedtime dose. It has been a little over three weeks and I've lost 13 pounds so it does work for weight loss too.
Yes i stared topamax for weight loss a week 1/2 ago and I'm down 8 lbs
hi how are you doing on the topomax now. i just started on 25mg at night im nervous to increase because I feel o get anxiety at night while on these is this normal or am I just thinking too much. thanks
I was wandering did you all exercise or watch your calorie intake when you were taking topamax lose weight? Or did it just make you not feel hungry?
topamax, weight loss (obesity/overweight)
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