Topamax for Weight Loss?

I was prescribed topamax for migraines. It has helped me tremendously. I do not have a weight problem but loss around 25 pounds on topamax. I guess it works best if you don't have a weight problem. It made food taste different to me to the point high calorie foods were no longer palatable. It actually made me eat better and crave cold water. Therefore I lost weight. I wish luck to those who are taking it specifically for weight loss therapy.

I was just prescribed this today by my doctor and have about 110 lbs to lose to get back into the healthy weight. My doctor made me aware of a very rare side effect of Topamax. She said that in very few cases it has caused Glaucoma to form in the eyes. She made me swear if I noticed ANY changes in my eyesight I would immediately go to my doctor. I wanted to put this out there because I read at least one response of someone stating they had blurry vision.

I was given Topamax for seizures. I lost about 40 pounds. I didn't know that one of the side effects was weight loss. But u will lose large amounts of weight. Hope u can deal with the tingling in ur hands and feet though. Good luck.

Yes Yes Yes it works!
I lost 95 lbs taking topamax !
I tightened up the first time i took it !
It made me unable to eat sugar at all because i got severe diarrhea if i ate any sugar at all.
It also took away my hunger.
It works .
yes it works!

I actually have been on this for a year and I was perscribed the medication for my migraines. I can say that I had about 20 extra pounds from my last child that is now 6 and I lost the baby weight and then some. I'm thinking of getting off of it due to the fact I weigh less then I did in highschool which I have always had a high metabolism so I have lost too much. I had a few side effects when starting the medication like tingling in my fingers and toes and food and carbonatnated drinks tasting like pure carbonation. They lasted a few months then I got acclimated to to the medicine and it did go away. Just some info from my experience...

I'm starting Topamax this week for weight loss. I need to lose about 70 pounds. I'm using this to jump start my weight loss. If I can drop about 20 pounds I hope to have the energy to start working out regularly.
I've tried most everything else out there - Weight Watchers, NutriSystem, diet pills, fad diets. I hope this works. My doctor is also starting me on a Paleo diet. I really hope the Topamax gets me to drop my Coca-Cola habit.

Hi All.. I have only been on Topamax for 1 week, and maybe it's psychological, but my appetite seems to be increasing. I've been on a diet for 5 weeks, and I've only lost 13 lbs. Hence, I went to my psych... and asked him to take me off of my Abilify for Bipolar and change me to something that didn't cause weight gain. I've just increased today to 50 mg twice/daily. I don't know if that will change my cravings for sweets, but I certainly hope so...
I do suppose I also need to increase my own willpower, and throw away all the sweets in my cabinets, but I only have a couple there because I "was" allowing myself one treat every two days. Now, I seem to be eating a treat two to three times/daily... Arghhhh...
Any advice or suggestions on my dosage or if this will change would be appreciated. Thx in advance!

I take topamax for extensive migraines but personally I have lost almost 80 lbs on it . This medication curbs my appetite all day long . I know some people get bad after tastes as a side effect I was blessed with the tingling fingertips . So try to remember these are Neuro medications . That will alter sensations and tastes.

I used to take addipex and it was a huge success. I lost a great amount of weight but my BMI reached the point where I couldn't get it anymore from my doctor. It's taken 4 years to gain my weight back. I recently started taking it again but this time it didn't work. Today my doctor gave me Topamax. I'll start taking it tomorrow. I desperately need to lose the weight. I'm a little scared but eager.

I have just started taking this drug for migraine prevention. They tell me one of the side effects is possible weight loss and I believe it. I have had no appetite at all in the past 3 days. They also say that things like carbonated beverages will taste different and smoking will taste aweful. Not bad side effects, if you ask me. I have also read possible panic attacks when drinking coffee,word loss, trouble recalling the correct word for every day items, people and tingling in your extremeties and memory loss.
I have experienced the tingling in my feet recently and it actually hurts. They say it passes as the dose increases. My migraines are so severe and frequent that I am willing to suffer just about any side effects if I can get them under control.
I do know that you will never lose weight if you do not follow one golden rule: burn more calories than you take in. Just get moving in some way, even if it is walking for 30 minutes. Just get started. Good Luck.

I noticed that you posted your question over a year but wanted to know how you are doing and if you are still in need of help? Hope all is well.

I was prescribed Topamax for migraine control. After a few months I had lost 30 lbs. At first no one knew why. I ate whatever I wanted but couldn't seem to gain weight. I was to the point where I was looking too thin. Tests were done, but no one had an answer. They thought I might be terribly sick. Turns out being on topamax and exercising had increased my metabolism. I stopped taking it and an now at a healthy weight again. Topamax from what my docs said, doesn't control appetite, it just speeds metabolism.