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Topamax and Weight Loss
Fri, 04/01/2005 - 21:46I began taking Topamax for partial seizures in January, 2005. I have since lost 25 pounds (I am 5' 2" and am down to 102 lbs.). I just really have no appetite most of the time. I am wondering if others have lost weight like this on Topamax and if so, has the weight stayed off, or did you gain it back? I am 42 years old and was diagnosed with TLE in March of 2004. I took Keppra for awhile, but had breakthrough seizures and when my dosage was increased, my hair started falling out. So my neurologist switched me to Trileptal. I had terrible headaches on this med, so started the Topamax this past January. It seems to be working, though I'm a little concerned about the weight loss.
Re: RE: Topamax and Weight Loss
Submitted by Cmc1982 on Sun, 2010-07-25 - 15:41
Hi! I just wanted to comment on Topomax and it's side effects. I was on Topomax 400mg a day for 8 years. I took it for non-epileptic seizures. I was at a healthy weight on it with a good diet and exercise regime. I experienced the usual side effects of trouble putting things together in my head, tingling, loss of appetite and some hair loss. I went of Topomax in November of 09 and within about 4 months I gained 30lbs. I was even training with a personal trainer three times a week! I just couldn't slow down the gain. I am now seeing an internist for some other medical problems and he has said that there is rebound gain. If I had been aware of this I may have switched meds awhile back. I am really disappointed that it isn't talked about more in regards to ghe excessive weight gain. My advice - if you are planning to go off- follow a nutrtion plan set out by a nutrisionist to avoid excessive gain :) for those of you who have lost a lot - u will rarely continue to lose instead you will plateau and stay at a weight. Boost helps for people who struggle with eating! Cheers!