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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: topamax dosage
Submitted by msunc on Wed, 2008-02-20 - 22:59
No, The manufacturer recommends that the tablet not be broken in half due to the extremely bitter taste.
Hope this helps
No, The manufacturer recommends that the tablet not be broken in half due to the extremely bitter taste.
Hope this helps