Comparing Phentermine vs Topamax

For Weight Loss: I tried to be more active in small ways and started intermittent fasting. I was able to lose 8lbs before being prescribed phentermine. This put my starting weight when I began phentermine 232lbs. I started on 01/11/2020 and as of today 02/04/2020, I weigh 214lbs. That’s 18lbs down. This time around has been completely different. I swear by intermittent fasting, I drink green tea and water only (approximately 96oz), I mainly eat fruit, veggies, trail mixes and seafood. When I feel hungry between meals, I eat an apple or a serving of trail mix. I also workout 45-50 minutes 5 days a week in addition to walking my dog 1/4 of a mile on my lunch breaks. I can truly say that my weight-loss is not just because of the phentermine. I put in a lot of work! That’s the true key to success. Phentermine is not a magic pill but it’s certainly an aid to help keep you on track. I’m working hard to create healthy, lifelong habits. Good luck everyone!

For Weight Loss: SW 283, GW167, CW223! Lost 60 lbs in a little more than 4months. Take phentermine about 5 days per week. Use MyFitnessPal. Walk and hike a lot. Weight train a little. Try to eat as much protein as I can and be carb conscious. So glad I don’t have significant negative side effects. They were worse during the first week, but now am just thirsty and have mild to moderate constipation. I’d say it’s worth it. And if you can, push through the first week of sweaty palms etc. unless of course it causes significant medical concerns. Also, have adopted a bit of a zig zag pattern to calorie consumption with one very low calorie day per week. This is working for me. Glad to be more than half way to my goal!

For Migraine Prevention: I took Topamax as much as 300mg/day for 15 years and my last dose was 150mg at night. I recently changed to Lyrica which is also an anti-convulsant and am taking 100mg/day and find it more effective than Topamax without the memory and lost word problems. I discontinued Topamax because it slowly got to the point where I could not remember something for an hour. Topamax also was causing erectile dysfunction problems for the last 3 years. I do not have this problem with Lyrica. In the end I was getting 5 or more migraines a week and now get 2 or 3 a week and expect to increase Lyrica to 300mg/day.

For Migraine Prevention: I had migraines that lasted up to nine days. My neurologist started me on 25mg Topamax and the frequency dropped off immediately. I actually loved the way I felt on Topamax. I had boundless energy, no appetite, and was always in a good mood. After two years, I decided to stop taking it because my skin was breaking out and I think I felt a little too confident in myself. I drove a little faster, said really odd things to people (no filter) and seemed to be turning into a show off about how skinny I was. Not my best personality! I stopped taking it and didn't gain any weight, but the headaches are back. Once my dermatologist gets my skin cleared up, I might go back on it, but will be very mindful of the side effects.