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Topiramate and Weight Loss
Wed, 12/29/2010 - 01:23Comments
Re: Topiramate and Weight Loss
Submitted by Katianna on Wed, 2010-12-29 - 13:24
Re: Topiramate and Weight Loss
Submitted by bluestarKate07 on Wed, 2010-12-29 - 15:34
Research the drug and its side effects. If you are really concerned about the weight loss, go to another doctor for a second opinion. This site is a great network and can really benefit you.
I've heard some people take another supplement or medication of some sort for weight gain to balance out the weight loss side effect.
Research the drug and its side effects. If you are really concerned about the weight loss, go to another doctor for a second opinion. This site is a great network and can really benefit you.
I've heard some people take another supplement or medication of some sort for weight gain to balance out the weight loss side effect.
Re: Topiramate and Weight Loss
Submitted by bluestarKate07 on Wed, 2010-12-29 - 03:45
Hi I'm Kate, I started Topamax about 2months ago too. I had the same side effect when I started the medication. The most weight loss I had was during the transition time when I was changing medications. After I transitioned and adjusted, my weight was fine. I'm nearly to my full dose, and my weight has leveled out pretty well with 5lb lost here and there.
I would let your doctor know you're rapidly dropping weight.
Hi I'm Kate, I started Topamax about 2months ago too. I had the same side effect when I started the medication. The most weight loss I had was during the transition time when I was changing medications. After I transitioned and adjusted, my weight was fine. I'm nearly to my full dose, and my weight has leveled out pretty well with 5lb lost here and there.
I would let your doctor know you're rapidly dropping weight.