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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.

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Re: RE: Topamax and Weight Loss

Submitted by Phoebe580 on Mon, 2010-02-15 - 05:14

hi, i took depakote for about 16 yrs. it was a horrid drug for me. i gained about 90 lbs. while taking it thru the yrs. one morning i woke up outta bed and said to myself "ive had it" im tired of being overweight from this drug. i joined weight watchers online and lost all the weight. they have a really good support group there too.

 

good luck!

hi, i took depakote for about 16 yrs. it was a horrid drug for me. i gained about 90 lbs. while taking it thru the yrs. one morning i woke up outta bed and said to myself "ive had it" im tired of being overweight from this drug. i joined weight watchers online and lost all the weight. they have a really good support group there too.

 

good luck!

Re: Re: RE: Topamax and Weight Loss

Submitted by glor32 on Fri, 2007-02-09 - 19:08
what sort of side effects? I had mainly extreme weight loss, paranoia, addictive behavior, bi polar and then suicide attempts. I had no sign or symptom of seizure activity or headache. currently I refuse to take anything.

Re: Re: RE: Topamax and Weight Loss

Submitted by glor32 on Fri, 2007-02-09 - 19:08
what sort of side effects? I had mainly extreme weight loss, paranoia, addictive behavior, bi polar and then suicide attempts. I had no sign or symptom of seizure activity or headache. currently I refuse to take anything.

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