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Topamax and Weight Loss

Fri, 04/01/2005 - 21:46

I 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.

Comments

Have you tried using any

Submitted by naquinmitchel on Tue, 2019-12-31 - 08:30
Have you tried using any different product for weight loss other than topomax? There are many products that work for weight loss like  Phentermine or Adipex its a magical drug that acts as an appetite suppressant and helps to reduce weight results are fast Others include Dexedrine, vyvanse For more private email me at naquinmitchel@gmail.com

Hi Red, have you experienced

Submitted by Jenlrogers99 on Sun, 2020-02-16 - 16:51
Hi Red, have you experienced any skin sagging or deep wrinkles with this drug? I feel like for me, it's aggressively dried me out and hurt my collagen. thanks..

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