Topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 5)

• Rac...
• February 13, 2016

Topiramate "I suffer from migraines and also am overweight. So the Dr. prescribed me Topamax for both. I weighed in at 209 on Feb 2, 2016, and today, Feb 12, 2016, I am 203. So far so good with the weight loss. I'm not too pleased with the side effects, however. I feel fuzzy all day, like I'm on a cloud. Dizzy, tingling, and numbness in my fingers and toes. Hasn't helped my migraines at all either. It does, though, not make me hungry at all. I have to force myself to eat because I know I have to. I don't see myself taking this medication long term. I'd rather try and lose the weight naturally. Not worth all the side effects."

• bri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 22, 2016

Topiramate "Been on/off Topamax since I was 15, I'm now 21. First time I took Topamax at 15, I went from 235lbs to 114lbs. Over time I got used to it & couldn't find something to help with my binge eating disorder. I gained all the weight I lost & more over a 5-year period of trying to lose it/find the right meds to help. In 2012 at 17 years old, I tried Topamax & had bad anxiety so that didn't last long. In 2015 at 20 years old, I weighed 248lbs, the biggest I've been. I was on phentermine (diet pill, 37.5mg) for a few months but was starting to get used to it. Decided to try Topamax again (50mg 2x a day) along with Vyvanse (ADHD/binge eating, 70mg) & Lexapro (depression, 20mg). Currently 160lbs. Always adjusting my meds though, I seem to get used to them quickly."

• Kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2016

"I am a 56-year-old woman. I need to lose 20% of body weight (about 36 lbs). I tried Contrave with horrible side effects. Dr. prescribed Topiramate because of migraines. I have been taking 25 mg in the morning and evening. I bike 3 times a week. No migraines, some minor 'word salad', steady small weight loss - 6 lbs in 3-4 weeks. Decreased appetite and increase in drinking water. It has been so easy, I'm surprised when the scale is down! I am extremely happy so far."

• rev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2019

Topiramate "Please do not take this medication! It's not worth it! I had put on some weight, and doc wanted me to take this to curb appetite. It has caused me to become angry, severely depressed, having crying spells, overly sensitive for no reason, tingling in legs and hands, eye issues, and foggy head. It's been only 3 weeks, and I am now tapering off because I have been snapping on everyone. I was only on 50 mg, and even tapering to 35 mg didn't lessen the side effects."

• lil...
• April 27, 2017

"I started Topiramate on March 30th, along with Phentermine 15 mg. I was not convinced, even though all the results I had read were good. I'm 27 days into the diet, and I've lost 14 lbs. I weighed 169 and now I'm down to 155 lbs. I need to lose at least 25 more. I have a deteriorated disk, and extra weight really makes a difference in my back. I used to weigh 125 lbs, but over the years I've gotten to where I can't do very much walking or exercise. I'm so thankful my doctor put me on this, I can't believe it. The Topiramate at night is what really made the difference. I was up and down during the night eating, now I eat jello and a little whipping cream-that's it. I don't get hungry during the day, but I do eat. I did have some side effects, but after about 5 to 7 days, they went away. It works. Thanks."

• Nel...
• March 29, 2017

"It takes a while to kick in, and you have to gradually increase your dosage - like, start at 25 mg twice a day, then every 2 weeks, increase by 25 mg more - gradually increase to the max dosage your doctor wants you on. Otherwise, the more negative side effects will be more pronounced. I am on this medication for migraines, and the weight loss is a side effect. It took about 6 months before I saw any weight loss at all, so I was frustrated at first, though the migraines did start to subside a bit. Now, I've been on it for a year, and I've gone from 235 lbs. to 205 lbs. without trying at all. Like, I'm not exercising any more than I was, and I haven't been dieting at all that I'm aware of - I just don't crave food like I used to. Headaches are better too."

• 2Bl...
• July 1, 2017

"I started taking one 25 mg topiramate two days ago, Wednesday, June 28th, with one 37.5 mg phentermine tablet, once daily. Starting weight on June 28th was 225.1 lbs, and by Friday, June 30th, which was 2 days later, I'm 217 lbs. I've dropped 8.1 lbs in 2 days. OMG! I'm praying this continues to work out for me because I need/want to lose 58+ lbs. I've really struggled with my weight for the past 7 years, on and off different diets, going to the gym, personal trainer, etc. My doctor wants my body to stay in ketosis. I know I can do this!"

• Sky...
• September 20, 2019

"I was initially on this medication, topiramate, for chronic adolescent migraines for about 6 years and tapered off when I grew out of the condition. I’m back on it again for appetite and weight loss. I started taking the medication at 200 lbs, it’s been 3 weeks, and I have not been weighed yet, but I can already feel a difference. I eat less than half of what I could have before, where I’d eat 2.5 servings of a meal, I eat 1, and I am satisfied. Although Topamax has been helpful more than once for me, they don’t call this stuff 'dopamax' for nothing. I’m extremely tired at inappropriate times, I cannot wake up in the daytime without feeling dizzy and exhausted. If you have a schedule that requires you to be awake and aware for a good amount of the day, I would avoid taking this stuff. This med is royally screwing up my ability to get to my morning classes. Other symptoms I feel were initial cold symptoms, tingling hands and feet, restlessness, and going to the bathroom more than usual."

• Bel...
• December 31, 2015

"I suffer from depression, bipolar, and anxiety and believe me it is a struggle. I always had a perfect 10 body weighing at 112 now 175 at 5'2. Then I was put on Abilify to add to my other meds. My doctor weaned me off the Abilify and put me on Topamax for mood swings and to lose weight. I am on 50mg at night. Within 2 weeks if I don't see a change, she will bump my dosage up. I am praying that it works for me. The struggle is real and I feel for everybody going through this pain. I want to wish everyone good luck and a happy new year! I will keep you all posted."

• Ska...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 5, 2020

"I have been on Topamax for one and a half years now, but the side effects are not worth the benefits. I was prescribed this medication to lose weight caused by my other bipolar medications. It only kept me from gaining weight. Eventually, I did gain weight anyway. I was taking 150 mg at night, but it gave me severe depression. I was also so tired on this medication. My job was affected because even the simplest email became a challenge, and holding on to conversations was hard too. I just couldn't find the words. My memory was greatly changed, which was sad for my sons. Now that I am trying, with my doctor's help, to wean off, I'm having some difficulty."

• Des...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2016

"I started taking Topomax about 1 and 1/2 weeks ago for migraines, and I am down about 8 lbs. I am overweight due to the fact that I just had my last child, and I did eat what I wanted to. I did work out before, during, and now after my pregnancy. Topomax has reduced my cravings. I absolutely love sweets and southern foods (I'm from the South). I did occasionally drink soda, but I did regularly drink Izzy, a healthy carbonated drink. However, Topomax makes all carbonated drinks taste horrible, which is great if you have issues drinking soda all the time."

• Nan...
• December 18, 2016

"I gained 60 pounds in under 2 years from being on gabapentin for arthritis and fibromyalgia. I learned I had prediabetes and asked my doctor to put me on it, and she was more than willing. 40 pounds melted off me like butter in less than 2 months, no problem, UNTIL... my long blonde hair was clogging the drain every day in the shower! Long story short, what's the point in being skinny if you're bald? I had pretty hair, now 3/4 of it's gone and still not growing back! Makes me wonder what other damage it's done. Not worth it!!"

• chu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2016

"Update: I started Topamax a week ago tomorrow, 50 mg at night, and I have lost 5 lbs. I'm 5'3" and started at 157 lbs. I am at the doctor's now, stepped on the scale, and I'm at 152, so I couldn't be happier. I have very minimal side effects, taking them at night helps with those. I sleep very well, and I have had some tingling fingers, but nothing unbearable. All in all, I am very happy with the 5 lbs lost in 6 days. I'm looking forward to more weight loss. In one more week, I do increase my dosage to 100 mg, so we shall see about those side effects, but if things keep going the way they are, then I might stay on them for a while."

• dee...
• October 18, 2015

"I have taken topiramate since June 23, 2015, for weight loss and to help with my type 2 diabetes. I have now lost 25 lbs as of October 15. I have also joined Weight Watchers in August because I found that the pills alone were not a miracle pill, they do help with not having the carb cravings, but you do need to eat well to lose weight. I currently take 50 mg in the morning and 50 mg at dinner time and do not see any side effects. At first, I did have tingling in the hands and feet, but after a few weeks, that went away. I plan on staying on it and remaining with Weight Watchers and hopefully making my goal weight for the first time. I am 50 years old and have been overweight since age 20."

• Ari...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2024

"After trying to lose weight on my own for years and my weight becoming an issue for my arthritis, I needed to do something. This was it. It was slow but sure, with tiredness being the only side effect for me. I took it at night to help with that. It’s a less expensive alternative that works!"

• Gra...
• January 29, 2018

"I have been on Topiramate for 4.5 months for appetite suppressant. It has been great! I also am on Weight Watchers and I work out regularly, but I was unable to continually lose weight until I started Topiramate. I did have the side effects of tingling in the hands and feet occasionally, but that has pretty much gone away. It has been my miracle drug. I have lost 25 pounds and have another 20 or so to go. The weight loss has slowed down in the last month, but I did make it through the holidays losing weight, which has never happened before! It doesn’t take all my cravings away, but just helps turn it down some."

• Swe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2021

Topiramate "I just started Topamax. So far, I get the tingling feeling and the brain fog. Nothing major, though, and I zone out a lot. I barely eat, and when I do, it’s healthy. I hope this works. I’ve tried everything. I’ll update in a month."

• Gin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2019

"I was put on topiramate to help with a plateau on losing weight. I was on it for 4 days and experienced severe side effects. Four days after, I went to the ER for confusion, trouble speaking, dizziness, and headache. An MRI shows I have a brain lesion, not sure at this point if I actually had a stroke."

• Mel...
• September 12, 2015

"I've struggled with my weight for years, so my doctor started me on a combination drug of topiramate/phentermine (low dose). She said the success rate is awesome. There is a 'diet' pill out there with both combined, but she said it's usually not covered by insurance and is very expensive. I was advised by a pharmacist to have my doctor create the same thing, which is 2 prescriptions: the topiramate and a low dose of phentermine. I just started, so I'm on day 2, and it cost me $30.00. I've not had any cravings and have had to remind myself to eat. I'll keep you posted as things move along. Best of luck to you all on your journey."

• Alm...
• October 11, 2016

"I really hated taking this medicine. At only 25 mg, I was feeling like a zombie all day, very dizzy, confused, had a hard time putting sentences together. Very embarrassing I couldn't drive because I was almost always crashing due to the lack of concentration. Also, I was always angry. I didn't even want my kids to come near me. :( That's when I decided to stop taking it. It really did help me lose weight, but I’d rather lose weight on my own than to have to go through that nightmare again."

• Twi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 26, 2015

"I was taking 400 mg daily for chronic migraines, depression, and weight loss. It's very important to build up slowly, otherwise, the side effects can be extreme. I lost around maybe 50 lbs while on it. When I got up to 300 - 400 mg, I started to have memory problems and sleep issues. After a while, I felt like it had stopped working and dropped it, but that could have been from me forgetting to take it (memory issues, remember). It takes a few weeks to a few months for the side effects to fully wear off. I started at 235 or 245 and went down to 185. I'm now back up to 200. I haven't exercised in years, and I didn't change my diet (I probably don't eat as healthy as I should)."

• Top...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2024

"I have lost weight, with the only side effect being dry mouth. Lost 8 pounds in the first week, I am down 38 pounds. Feeling great. Stopped drinking diet soda the first week, it tasted terrible. It's been over 3 months, I am on a healthy path, free of junk food and diet soda. I no longer crave either of those things! I am excited for what the future brings!!!"

• gan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 2, 2020

Topiramate "As far as appetite, Topamax helps. The longer you take it, however, I feel like it really limits my mental ability when I take it, and I can't even put words together sometimes. Brain foggish, you could call it maybe. The extremity tingling is definitely real, and in the face sometimes."

• R88...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 26, 2019

"I began using this medication in 2005 after a major traumatic brain injury and also migraine. After a bit, I noticed it helped me get rid of the baby weight after each of my first two babies, then I was quite chunky and had major back surgery... gaining way too much. I'm 5'2" at like 200 lb. Ugh. So I'm up to 100 mg per day to help me lose weight. It makes me groggy, so I'm a bad patient and take it at night. My doctor would like me to increase to 200 mg per day and take it during the day... curious how you all split the dose each day, during the day? I need to get this weight off so I don't ruin what the back surgeon did to help!!!"

• osk...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2015

"I am going on 65 years old and overweight, and my doctor started me on topiramate (Topamax) medication on July 1st, 2015. At that time, I weighed 318 lbs. Today is August 20th, and I weigh 292 lbs. I am taking one 20 mg at night and have had no side effects yet! I do not plan on increasing the dose as I feel there is no need. I document my calories and hold them at 1100 to 1300 a day. I eat very healthy. I will be checking back with my doctor in the next few months for a follow-up. My goal is 133 lbs loss."