Hi friends,
My physician has given me a prescription for Topamax for weight loss support. This program will be supervised and I will see the Dr weekly. An EKG and blood work were required and all normal, however cholesterol and sugars were getting up there. My physician told me I'm not at risk for breast or lung cancer or lots of other diseases judging by my lifestyle and family history, but I am at risk for stroke or heart attack if I don't lose around 35-40 lbs.
I'm well aware that programs like Weight Watchers are successful and that patients don't keep weight off unless they change their eating habits, but I'm going to jump start my weight loss with the Topamax. I also take:
Clonazepam 0.5, Straterra, Viibryd and Diovan. I occasionally use a rescue and a maintenance asthma inhaler.
I'm hoping not to be lectured, but rather to hear about anyone's experience with Topamax for weight loss. I know it must have worked well as it is now FDA approved for that purpose.
Thank You! I value everyone on our site and appreciate your support.
4N Substances aka Frenchie
Topamax for Weight Loss?
Question posted by 4N Substances on 16 March 2013
Last updated on 18 December 2022 by Momofangel
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I've been on topamax in the past for migraines but not weight loss.
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Topiramate (or Topamax) is an anti-convulsant medicine. It helps to lose weight, as it supresses the appetite. You can take topamax either with or without food, both in tablet or capsule form, however it can have a bitter taste with it. It can be an effective tool that together, with diet and exercise, can be used for weight loss.
I was started on 25mg then up to 50mg and noticed a huge improvement in appetite, but unfortunately it stopped working for me after only 2 months; and with the side effects being pretty bad at only 50mg, I couldn't handle the idea of going up on the dose. I was exhausted all the time, felt like I had to take several naps a day, and also got the brain fog/ trouble with memory side effects. It kind of felt like my personality was going away as well.
I have been prescribed 100g X2 a day for weight loss only two wks ago no loss of weight yet but my eating is still the same is there a eating plan I should be following to help me on my journey any advice much appreciated.
Hi All! I'm so glad this group is here. I started reading up on this medication and I had no idea all its purposes. I suffer from RA and Lupus so it's such a struggle for me to workout or even try and get out of bed some days. I am also a mom of a 14 month old so it's been difficult to shed all those extra pounds. I have been on topamax now for about 2 weeks and haven't noticed any change in weight yet but I have lots of those side effects. The tingling feet are the worst I think. Maybe result will come as I move up. I'm currently taking 50 mg 2xs daily. Third week I'll go up to taking 3xs a day.
I was given topomax to loose weight in 2014 I moved to tulsa ok my neourglist recommend me not take it ask me to get rid of it because it not good he said he been a Doctor 30 something years he will never prescribe any one that so he has retired now I have a new Doctor she have put me back on it with a lower dose I went from ,100mg. To 25mg
Hi. I have just started on 25 mg of topamax twice daily. I was just curious if you noticed any weight loss while taking that dosage?
Hello! I started Topamax for weight loss I will keep watch for side effects and I hope your subsidies
I want to lose about 55 lbs weight. Please guide me with the Topamax intake, when to consume and in what quantity.
Update please. How did your weight loss journey go? My pdoc just started me on 25mg of topamax nightly. I'm also on abilify 5mg, citalopram 30mg, alprazolam 1mg for BP2 and GAD. I packed on the pounds quickly with Abilify and am hoping to get some results with topamax.
My doctor just recently prescribed me 50mg of Topamax to take twice daily for debilitating cluster headaches. Over the past few days I've noticed some slight tingling in my fingers and my feet, upset stomach, but the main problem that I'm having is the feeling that I all of a sudden get while I'm just sitting on the couch watching television inside of my head, face, and my neck. It literally feels likes all the blood had rushed to my head, face, and neck. It literally happens in a matter of seconds. It's the feeling that you get when you're upside down, and it feels like my head is going to explode any second from all the pressure. No pain, just pressure. I stand up and start walking around, and nothing helps. I walk over to the mirror each time so I can see what my face looks like and the color of my skin. I want to make sure it's not turning purple or blue. It looks normal, but it certainly doesn't feel normal.
At times the pressure is so intense that it will start itching, and gradually the sensation will move down my arms as well. Has anyone else had anything like this occur to them while taking Topamax? Please help because this is about to drive me crazy!!
My doctor put me on topamax for weight loss as well. I cannot believe how awful junk food tastes when I'm taking it! I cringe at the thought of drinking a soda! I'm okay with it though!:)
Yes, I have used topamax for weight losses . I have lossed over 66 lbs on this medication.
How much were you taking?
What dose
See we are trying Topamax for seizures, missives, and weight loss
Hi! I was prescribed 100 mg of Topamax 2X daily for Nerve Pain and a little over 8 months I lost 67 lbs. I cannot for sure say that this is directly related to the Topamax or not. However, in my opinion it is! Near or close to same time I was also prescribed a new Anti-Depressant, Cymbalta, 90 mg 1X daily, for my Fibromyalgia.
However, all my fellow Fibro Friends on our support site have all reported just the OPPOSITE with taking Cymbalta, lots of lbs of WEIGHT GAIN!! One last thing I also want to include which also may not have any bearing at all (I'm just giving you ALL my details so as to be 100% thorough & honest) is that 1 month PRIOR to being prescribed the Topamax I had my Gallbladder removed??? Now as for me, I have NOT in any way, shape or form changed my eating habits in last 3-4 years! Which is the weird part! I wasn't even trying to lose, despite fact I obvi needed too LoL! I still am drinking Regular Pepsi, eating what I choose too! However, I do only eat 1X daily! That for me is at night, late night, right before I get ready for bed! **would NOT suggest doing this!! Only exercise I do is I walk my LiL doggy 1 mile 2X daily! I'm retired so other than that I'm home all day. Obvi I'm sure I'm a "rare" case, so please do follow a HEALTHY EATING PLAN & LIFESTYLE !! I wish you the BEST OF LUCK & Hipe this helps you
Hi Frenchie,
I just started using Topamax and I have experienced a different taste in my mouth towards unhealthy foods that I would normally devour. I'm learning to enjoy my life one healthy meal at a time. By planning my meals, I'm able to take more control over my body. Exercising in intervals is helping me as well. I pray your success in your weight loss goals and your life long dreams.
H3althygirl in VA
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