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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 Nanaj on Mon, 2006-02-13 - 22:24
Hi I am Juli, I have generalize seizures and petti mal seizures have since I was born. I have been on many different medications. I am 49 years old now and just now having my seizure under control/ Befor October I was on Depekote, dilantine and tranzene I am now on topamax and Depekote. I have some minor side effects but nothing compared to what I had gone through before . No more grand mal seizure. I can live with the petti mal now and then. Mostly during my period. I have a good doctor who watches me closely now. I have lost only 18 lbs. He notices my blood count is low and he checks it and makes me take extra vitamins and such. I suggest as I did if your doctor is not doing the right thing. They don't know what we go through , people have no idea what it like to have to live the life of a seizure. I found another doctor and he is great. Best of Luck to all Juli