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Topiramate and Loss Of Appetite: What Users Say (Page 5)

Brand names: Topamax, Trokendi XR, Eprontia, Qudexy XR

Reviews for Topiramate

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  • SLG...
  • October 14, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "I was on Topamax for 15 years. I was on it for migraine prevention, and it did slow down my migraines. I went from 15 to 18 a month to maybe one. It was a miracle drug for me! But as most drugs do, I had side effects of a mild headache daily, no appetite, and after 21 kidney stones, I said no more! I weaned myself off it in about 3 weeks. My headaches returned, and so did my appetite. I have only gained 5 pounds, but I have been surprised at how good food is again. It has been 3 months, and I have tried other medications, but so far haven't found anything that works as well. Hope my post helps others."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • July 14, 2015

Topiramate for Migraine Prevention "It helps with fewer migraines, but I lost a ton of weight. I usually was at 130-135, but with Topamax, I was at 112-115. I never had an appetite."

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  • Nee...
  • August 21, 2007

Topiramate for Migraine Prevention "Two of my sisters have been taking Topamax for a couple of years for migraines. Both have seen their appetites decrease, thereby causing them to lose weight, which they both needed to do."

7 / 10
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  • F 2...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 20, 2022

For Bipolar Disorder "It’s helping with weight loss, but unfortunately, my depression is back. I’m losing weight in large part because the depression gets rid of my appetite."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • February 2, 2023

Topiramate for Seizures "It helped with the essential tremor, however, I experienced weight and appetite loss along with paresthesia."

8 / 10
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