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keppra vs. topamax
Sun, 12/23/2007 - 15:06Comments
Re: keppra vs. topamax
Submitted by aallre1 on Tue, 2009-02-03 - 14:45
Re: keppra vs. topamax
Submitted by dianna609 on Tue, 2009-02-03 - 22:33
Well, Topamax got its nickname "dopamax" fairly. I feel like a moron on a daily basis and lose my words constantly. I lost all of the weight I gained on Depakote and then so, probably too much. I started to put some on because I quit smoking.
My hair has been falling out badly... Which is to blame: Lamictal, Topamax or both? No AED is perfect and they effect everyone differently.
Topamax is up to you. I think the Lamictal/Topamax combo made my drowsiness worse, but I was falling asleep at my desk. I'll be off Lamictal in 6 weeks, so I can let you know then... just Keppra and Topamax.
We all need a little luck and I hope the switch goes well for you.
Well, Topamax got its nickname "dopamax" fairly. I feel like a moron on a daily basis and lose my words constantly. I lost all of the weight I gained on Depakote and then so, probably too much. I started to put some on because I quit smoking.
My hair has been falling out badly... Which is to blame: Lamictal, Topamax or both? No AED is perfect and they effect everyone differently.
Topamax is up to you. I think the Lamictal/Topamax combo made my drowsiness worse, but I was falling asleep at my desk. I'll be off Lamictal in 6 weeks, so I can let you know then... just Keppra and Topamax.
We all need a little luck and I hope the switch goes well for you.
I am a 38 yr old female and
Submitted by Kallivato52 on Tue, 2018-05-01 - 14:36
I am a 38 yr old female and have been on seizure meds for the past 3 years. I am on Keppra (levetiracetam) and Lamictal (Lamotrigine). I am not sure which one is doing it, but I have gained over 40lbs the first year of taking the meds. I have tried everything to lose it. I eat about 1400-1600 calories a day and work out 5-6 days a week. It has taken me over 2 years just to lose 25-30lbs. I was told that it is probably the Keppra that is causing my weight gain. I am getting ready to ask to be put on Topamax because it can help with the weight loss. There are definitely mixed reviews about Topamax, but I am willing to try it.