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topamax and weight loss
Fri, 09/15/2006 - 21:59Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Youth
Has anyone or have someone that experienced that Topamax side effects include weight loss. If so, is there anything being done to gain weight. My Alexia, 16 is underweight and is being teased at school. She weighs 93 pounds (called aneorxia) and I am reassuring her that she is just fine and it is one of the side effects.
karen
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Re: topamax and weight loss
Submitted by johnnortredamme on Wed, 2011-11-02 - 14:52
I really don't think it's a good idea to give a 16 year old Topamax. I don't care what the doctor sais, there are other alternative ways to get rid of migranes. Yes they take more effore but anything beats taking drugs. She might end up having a fatty liver diet at 25 if she continues taking meds like this.
Re: topamax and weight loss
Submitted by johnnortredamme on Wed, 2011-11-02 - 14:56
I reall don't think it's a good idea to give your 16 year old daughter such heavy medication. I'm not judging you, not at all. The doctor probably told you to give her Topamax. There are always better ways to deal with migranes then heavy meds. She might up having a fatty liver diet at age 25 if she takes to much medication.
Re: topamax and weight loss
Submitted by kncarmichae2 on Thu, 2009-09-24 - 23:58
I have the same problem with topamax but it controls my seizures and my migraines, nothing else works. My doctor told me to start drinking ensure 2-3 times a day. I'm getting back to a healthy weight and not getting sick as often. I hope this helps.