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I will post every week to update everyone on my experience with Topamax. Sometimes it can cause you to become nausea, I have medicine for that Zofran works great. I easily drank about 2 liters of Coke a day and now I cannot stand the taste. Desperate for help, I went to a weight loss clinic as soon as school ended. Finally got insurance. I am only on 50mg a day but I will contact my doctor to find out whether I should increase my dosage or not. Anyway, Bill and I lifted the car off of Allison and the anonymous man slid her out. Because everyone is different, it is impossible to know how each of us will be effected. You have to do your home work and follow directions. There is a reason Topamax is called Dopamax by doctors. I admit it, I love my food and my weight has been a lifelong struggle. I am also on Zoloft 100mg to help with the Bipolar depression. I have lost about a three pounds but was wondering how fast does the weight really come off. My doc tells me it does change your taste buds and the only thing that really tasted good to me was milk. She was a bit disoriented, but she was most concerned about the others in the car with her. Probably the wrong idea. I have only been taking it for a few weeks and the only side effect I have noticed is carbonated beverages taste flat and have no flavor. I would not advise people to take this drug unless its needed for the purpose of a migraine, epileptics, or other cases under a doctors suggestion. I just starting Topamax for my tension headaches. I also went from weighing 150 to 125, an extreme accomplishment since I had always struggled with weight during high school after I could no longer be in sports due to an injury. I also have been on other drugs, and found that nothing works quite like topamax does. It wakes me up at night sometimes, but usually goes away after a few minutes. I have read a lot of post that have talked about hair loss as a side effect of taking Topamax, but it is not list as a side effect on the list from the pharmacy. Can you e-mail me any information that will help me. People who do not lose weight on tomapax are taking pills which counter act weight loss. Pills are not a magic bullet for weight loss. I have only been taking it for a few weeks and the only side effect I have noticed is carbonated beverages taste flat and have no flavor. Please keep me informed on your progress maybe we can help each other thru this process. My stomach pains were so unbearable and I was so depressed that I was out of school for over 6 months because the pain was unbearable. Sometimes people need help to get the weight off and relieve their hips and other joints. I stopped taking it in August cuz me n hubby are trying to have a baby, but if I am not pregnant this month, we are gonna stop trying for a while til I get my weight under control. He and his daughter Caitlin had stopped to help the original accident victim along with Joneses. s. Highway heroine on mend after 12 broken bones. I am to increase to two pills a day for a month, then three then four, etc until visiting the doctor again in may. When the van hit the Subaru, the force of the accident forced the car back onto its wheels, with Allison underneath it. The icing on the cake was the insurance for the insurance company went bankrupt - I never knew that was even possible), sorry I digress. How long before the migraine cessation and weight loss. I take mine during the day, and always have. The Dr. I would never think of going on this drug unless there were no other alternatives. As George was driving up the hill, Allison went to the aid of the victim. ie: do you feel a burden to others. I noticed it has been a little more difficult to spell when taking notes over the past two days, or maybe its a coincidence. tonight. My meds we doubled and topamax was added with my deprakote. I tried lyrica and savella and those didnt work either. I had a hard time remembering anything while on it. This is my second time taking Topamax at 100mg a day for sezuires I am supposed to be taking 200 a day. My stomach pains were so unbearable and I was so depressed that I was out of school for over 6 months because the pain was unbearable. Getting back on Topamax did not help my weight loss. He added it on to the Lamictol I take for my Seizures. Now I have started this and I am not too concerned with the side effects if they are just in the beginning. I know some of the weight loss is due to the fact that I no longer take steroids or injections but either way, very happy with the results. I also had the taste change when drinking soda which also got better but more recently. I tried lyrica and savella and those didnt work either. Before I was on topiramate I was on carbamezaphine and I was a lot larger than I am today. To all those reading may every day be a little better than the day before. ago at a party and then i saw her at Christmas and it was shocking. I agree that it does come with the tingling feeling, and losing some hair, but I have been able to get my life back it seems like. I was on Topamax for 10 years when I tapered off due to myself being afraid of just taking the drug for so long. But now the excessive diarrhea and the appetite loss have enlightened my life again. Never figured what it was think it might have been gull stones ot kidney stones cause by the meds according to dr. migraines being one thing but I had an eating disorder but now Im being prescribed topamax because I have anxiety and personality issues. As most of you probably know, I was actually staying home. I would never think of going on this drug unless there were no other alternatives. But its driving me nutz that I have slept in 4 days. I have not noticed a reduction in my appetite nor have i noticed any additional sleepiness or trouble with words (I write so I would certainly notice this). I have been on Topamax for awhile, none of it was to help with migraines. Asked if she would continue to stop to aid victims, Allison had this to say. They recently came back and I am back on Topamax. Obviously she has gotten off of the pills, and we are trying vitamins, Biotin, and hair products. you know how desperiate you are to try ANTYHTING that might bring some sort of normalcy back. I have read a lot of post that have talked about hair loss as a side effect of taking Topamax, but it is not list as a side effect on the list from the pharmacy. To all those reading may every day be a little better than the day before. I still get an occasional migraine but nothing like before. Is the weight loss only a factor if you experience the loss of appetite. Along with a combination of birth control(Seasonique) I quickly gained control over my constant(sometimes weekly)migraines and only got them during the time of my period when I was off my birth control. They recently came back and I am back on Topamax. When Bill saw the car flip onto Allison, he immediately handed the cell phone to Caitlin and ran to the aid of Allison. I used to have migraines at least 5 or 6 times a week, and now I only have like 2 a month. When I read a post saying that someone tried bananas for the tingling and it worked - well, it just makes me stupidly happy. I recently re-started on the Topamax because I am having frequent, horrible migraines. It was at that point that I experienced weight loss. Flash ice had just occurred and the car had slid and flipped up onto its side. I have not experienced the hair loss but have read numerous complaints from people that have had that problem so I almost wonder if they are using another medication with it or have other symptoms that may be causing this reaction, I would definately consult a physician with this question right away. If you suffer from migraine, I hear Topamax is a great product for relief. I had the gastric bypass 14 years ago and put on Topomax 8 years ago for migraines. I do try to give all the info I can but sometimes my delivery is harsh due to my frustration. He is adamant that I use the Topamax as a mood stabilizer just 25 2x a day. After a while (about three weeks) this started to subside. The only problem I had was the doc has me start out with 25 mg for seven days then up to 50 then 75 tillI reach 100mg. was very tired, but it did help lower my systolic bp lowest it has been in months. The icing on the cake was the insurance for the insurance company went bankrupt - I never knew that was even possible), sorry I digress. Rowdy is a stray cat that Allison found in the family barn and raised on a bottle. I become so frustrated and embarrassed about my weight. We have to fix our mind and understand why we over eat. The original accident victim, Vita, had minor injuries and was treated and released. She had to stop taking it though because she could think straight on it. I also suffer from bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety and take Prozac and Lamotrigine. in a. My hubby gained 80 lbs from that and lithium. If you think you may have an eating disorder, please, please, please see your provider or someone who specializes in eating disorders. Allison is a nurse and on the night of Jan. I have been off Topamax for about 4 months and just started back on it today, hoping for the side effect and also hope this time it will help with the neuralgia. The dose on the topamax is listed as take one 100mg pill at bedtime. It is often said that from every negative a positive arises, according to Allison. My hunger pangs are more servere, though my taste buds are a bit affected, only some chocolates and soft drinks taste unusual. I have recently re-started Topamax alongside Propanolol to manage my migraines. My slim daughter was prescribed Topamax for migraines and said she lost 10lbs over the course of several months. I think I have gotten like 45 mins each night since Thursday night. I also have fibromyalgia so I thought the forgetfulness was the fibro-fog, also noticing increased poor concentration, especially trying to study. After a while (about three weeks) this started to subside. Even just a simple walk around the block is good for you. I got weightloss but after I was up to 400mg. So far my migraines have not gotten a ton better, but they have subsided some. Within a minute of freeing her, the entire county showed up. seems positive that the Topamax would help with the depression. Thanks. I had the gastric bypass 14 years ago and put on Topomax 8 years ago for migraines. The side effects were minimal but the shakiness was by far the most annoying and continues to be. :). Good luck with your weight loss and also for I commend you for being a care giver. I may go back on the Topamax as a combination therapy to shed these extra pounds. My doctor thought trying something that I had been on before would be a good idea because it had seemed to help stop the migraines. I used to have migraines at least 5 or 6 times a week, and now I only have like 2 a month. Please advise. I have lost about a three pounds but was wondering how fast does the weight really come off. I was so insistent that my daughter finally had an official-looking diploma made up for him to make me happy. Finally, Allison was safely enclosed in the ambulance. I lost 35 lbs and then quit taking the topomax cause of cost at the time and gained the weight back. Probably the wrong idea. Keep in mind, not all binge eaters are over weight or obese however. I only started the 100mg a few days ago and it seems to be working great. I have been suffering with migraines now for 2 years but things got worse in April this year when i was addmitted into hospital after being paralized for 6 hours - after many tests the doctors have finally diagnosed migraines - i have been reading through all the previous posts and find all the information really useful. I have started taking Topamax this week for migraines - starting on 25mg working up to 100mg. Some of us have brain chemistry issues contributing to our weight, and may need pharmacological help, but we also need healthy nutrition, exercise, and maybe even counseling. Allison wants people to know that she did not break a single nail, thanks to the work she regularly has done at Glamour Nails in Holden. I am getting to the place where I will be released to working with a personal trainer and pool therapy so I have no plans for the weight to come back. Last time I had problems remembering and spelling things, numbness, carbonated things tasted weird, strange dreams and worst of all was a week period in the first month with HORRIBLE stabbing stomach pain. I stopped taking it in August cuz me n hubby are trying to have a baby, but if I am not pregnant this month, we are gonna stop trying for a while til I get my weight under control. I started taking Topamax about a year ago paired with Zoloft and it had a few side effects. I think it must have something to do with the Carbon Oxide gas or something. Now that I am off Topamax I have gained those 10 lbs back, and I cannot stop eating. Come to find out they prevent the headache but it also helps with my fibromyalgia symptoms. Should I not be terrified to start them at this low dose. Celexa for example, usually any antidepressant that is not otherwise stated to cause weight loss or no change in weight WILL cause you to gain weight. Topamax being one of them because it was just a preventative. I did have a mild case of the forgetfulness and not able to get my words out, but it only lasted about a month. I have taken Armour Thyroid for about 20 years and my numbers are always right where I want them to be. ago at a party and then i saw her at Christmas and it was shocking. If you suffer from migraine, I hear Topamax is a great product for relief. I have been suffering with migraines now for 2 years but things got worse in April this year when i was addmitted into hospital after being paralized for 6 hours - after many tests the doctors have finally diagnosed migraines - i have been reading through all the previous posts and find all the information really useful. I actually got off topamax 2 years ago, because the migraines stopped. The side effects were minimal but the shakiness was by far the most annoying and continues to be. Can you e-mail me any information that will help me. What i do like about it is no migranes and i sleep through the entire night which never happens with me. Anyway, Bill and I lifted the car off of Allison and the anonymous man slid her out. I was down from 160lbs to 109lbs but of course this was over some period of time more so a year or two. I seem to get them first thing in the morning or late night if I stay up. Having been married for several years, George knew he had to pull over so that I could assist. I am getting mixed feedback based on everyones posts. I started at 25 mg once a day, then twice a day. I just started this medication, for horrible migraines, and I really want to give it a try. I also have fibromyalgia so I thought the forgetfulness was the fibro-fog, also noticing increased poor concentration, especially trying to study. They recently came back and I am back on Topamax. If you think you may have an eating disorder, please, please, please see your provider or someone who specializes in eating disorders. It has brought the biggest change to my life and I will never be the same. eeks. Medication, if you choose to go that route, is there to relieve your symptoms, and sometimes cure disease. I agree that it does come with the tingling feeling, and losing some hair, but I have been able to get my life back it seems like. I have not noticed a reduction in my appetite nor have i noticed any additional sleepiness or trouble with words (I write so I would certainly notice this). I was on 400mg and had to wean myself off of it before we could start trying. Does anyone else get the numbness in their face. Am trying to move again, but my Mother livers her and is 84, so it is posing a challenge. I was under many life changes during this time, so I have no idea what eventually stopped the stomach aches. I just started Topamax 100 MG for weight loss from taking and gaining weight from lithium. I have fine hair as it is and already use hair extensions for length but would hate to lose top hair. My doc tells me it does change your taste buds and the only thing that really tasted good to me was milk. to a year is common, if not universal. I have been taking topamax for 4 months now and have experienced the change in taste with the soda. When I was totally weaned of Tylenol I waited a couple months and then started weaning myself off Topamax. I think I have gotten like 45 mins each night since Thursday night. I had seen her (Tina the M-in-L) about 4 mos. Well, I totally lost my appetite almost and had to be reminded to eat by my caregiver. Last time I had problems remembering and spelling things, numbness, carbonated things tasted weird, strange dreams and worst of all was a week period in the first month with HORRIBLE stabbing stomach pain. I am also taking other medications, I hope they dont interfere with the weight loss aspect of the medicine. He told me it may help with weight loss as I had gained 60 pounds due to steroids and narcotics over a 5 yr period of time and not being able to exercise due to 2 back surgeries in less than a year. It took a long time, maybe 7 months for me to start getting relief from using topomax, and it helped me to go from 158 to 132, but it took time and I also exercised. Allison is expected to make a nearly full recovery. The icing on the cake was the insurance for the insurance company went bankrupt - I never knew that was even possible), sorry I digress. I had taken myself off most sodas a while back, but at the movie theater the other day I decided to get a Diet Dr. was very tired, but it did help lower my systolic bp lowest it has been in months. I was just started on Topamax along with keppra, lacimtal, duragesic fentyl patch (for pain - have had over 12 abdominal surgeries in 15 years). So I ask my doctor about trying it for my weight loss. I also went from 132lbs down to 110lbs in 3 months and have no appetite, so my DR told me to drink carnation instant breakfast as an extra meal. RUTLAND — One minute she was cruising down the highway excited about an evening out with her husband and granddaughter, and the next she was telling her husband to pull over so she could help the accident victim on the side of the road. On imitrex as well, it does not work either. Other than that all my side effects have disappeared other than the numbness but that is from my b12 defficiency I was just diagnosed with. I just started topamax but feeling really foggy and dizzy also sick to my stomach is this normal I have only ben on it for about 3 days. However, in speaking with other trauma victims, I have heard that weight loss, lack of appetite, etc. 2010 I had an accident (I will paste the details below) and when taken to the hospital was 156. Please let me know how it goes with your increased dosage. I noticed in the last month that the tension headaches are just as bad as my Migraines. Rowdy is a stray cat that Allison found in the family barn and raised on a bottle. It was decided during the fall semester of my freshman year of college that my birth control suppressed my migraines well enough that I no longer needed Topamax so I was taken off of it and kept the weight off easily. Come to find out they prevent the headache but it also helps with my fibromyalgia symptoms. Medication, if you choose to go that route, is there to relieve your symptoms, and sometimes cure disease. The kicker here is that now my Dr. I think I use the lortab as a crutch to dull my entire experience of living down here. Topamax has been on the market a long time. Hi, I tio have suffered migraines for years and have been taking amitriptyline for years with moderate effectiveness. I also have been on other drugs, and found that nothing works quite like topamax does. Pepper. you know how desperiate you are to try ANTYHTING that might bring some sort of normalcy back. so I am extremely worried about losing my new hairs and the little that I do have. Unfortunately Remeron has a side effect of extreme weight gain. I have been on Topamax, 50 mg for a week, and I have already lost 5 lbs. The dose on the topamax is listed as take one 100mg pill at bedtime. 50 mg 2x day. I was just started on Topamax along with keppra, lacimtal, duragesic fentyl patch (for pain - have had over 12 abdominal surgeries in 15 years). I also asked my doctor if this is a normal side effect (changes in taste buds) but he said that its the first time that anyone ever mentioned it to him. m. I have a great primary care Doc who said sure. He told me it may help with weight loss as I had gained 60 pounds due to steroids and narcotics over a 5 yr period of time and not being able to exercise due to 2 back surgeries in less than a year. Then i come here and see everyone talking about slowly working up to it, also the topamax websight said the same thing. being on it for so long. I know klonopin is given in low doses to anxiety patients. The combination of hormones and Topamax worked extremely well. I am to increase to two pills a day for a month, then three then four, etc until visiting the doctor again in may. Sometimes it can cause you to become nausea, I have medicine for that Zofran works great. There is a reason Topamax is called Dopamax by doctors. I only really went on it for the weight loss, i can handle my migrane episodes with medication but i would really like to enjoy the weightloss sideeffects. It is often said that from every negative a positive arises, according to Allison. On imitrex as well, it does not work either. being on it for so long. My appetite is the a bit different, I never ate during the day but always ate dinner. Otherwise, now it is only when I stand in one place too long, my feet will tingle. I have pernicious anemia and am hoping once my levels go up, my migraines will be less frequent and severe. He cut those 2 out and stayed on topamax and lost over 90 lbs in 6-7 mos. The main side effect of the medication, which I personally LOVE, is the fact that I have so far lost 15 lbs. I have been on Topamax for a little over 3 months now, and I love it. Now I am back on them and the weight is not coming back off. There must have been 40 rescuers on the scene within 10 minutes of the initial accident. All medication has the potential for side effects. I did have a mild case of the forgetfulness and not able to get my words out, but it only lasted about a month. has me on it. Some of my memory never came back. I forgot to mention, YES, I have noticed the hair loss side effect. Lots of luck to you and I hope this helped you in some way. Still taking Imitrex, two 100 mg tabs per migraine. in a. If you make you own soup, or meals, you get to put whatever you want in it. I heard about Topamax from a family member that was suffering with migraines. But your body still needs exercise to remain healthy while you lose the weight. Oh, and I promise to keep this post up to date to let you know if I have lost any weight or had any unwanted side effects. Be bold, be brave, be brief my friends - make it count. I bought some Nioxin shampoo, used it first time today, and I am going to start taking prenatal vitamins or some other vitamins good for hair. Wellbutrin helped keep me from gaining weight during my battle with quitting smoking, which is amazing and made cigarettes taste horrible. Her migraines came back so a few months later she tried it again and said the 2nd time around she had NO weight loss from it. Below I will paste the article about my accident. My meds we doubled and topamax was added with my deprakote. And says that I should start losing the weight I gained while being constipated on the lortabs for so long. should i increase my dose. I have struggled with my weight since adolescence, and am thrilled to say that Topamax has really given me no other problems except a few weird tingling sensations in my feet, but I can deal. Is the weight loss only a factor if you experience the loss of appetite. When I was dx with Migraines I was taking a sub-lingual pill called Maxalt (this does work) you have to take one tablet and place it under your tongue as you feel a migraine coming on. I have leveled off and lost 30 pounds since late October. I am currently at 300 mg a day (split at 150 2x day). As most of you probably know, I was actually staying home. I also went from 132lbs down to 110lbs in 3 months and have no appetite, so my DR told me to drink carnation instant breakfast as an extra meal. The tingling and burning in my feet and hands it has helped. I demanded to be taken off Remeron but the damage was already done. Thank you for being so understanding and kind. I used to know my topamax blood level was high when the tip of my nose tingled. Should I not be terrified to start them at this low dose. Topamax being one of them because it was just a preventative. As most of you probably know, I was actually staying home. Always read the literature that comes with the medication or talk to your pharmacist about potential side effects and interactions to educate yourself first. Below I will paste the article about my accident. How long did it take before people noticed a reduced appetite. So no judgement on the use of medication for weight loss. I started when the drug was fairly unknown to most and a generic wasnt available at the time. I have friends who have been on weight watchers and have had this also. Some of us have brain chemistry issues contributing to our weight, and may need pharmacological help, but we also need healthy nutrition, exercise, and maybe even counseling. I am somewhat overweight but I never thought of using it for that until i read all this. I heard the weightloss effect depends on the dose. I have pernicious anemia and am hoping once my levels go up, my migraines will be less frequent and severe. This way of thinking is counter productive and dangerous in some cases. Topamax is prescribed off label for Binge Eating Disorder. Once in the hospital, the doctors discovered that Allison had a large laceration in her head, two broken clavicles, two cracks in her pelvis, six broken ribs, cracks in her sacrum and every internal organ in her body was badly bruised. I found this discussion looking for a weight loss aide. I am on 25mg Topamax for extreme migraines and will be on 50mg after 7 days, then after a month or two up to 75mg then eventually 100mg. The icing on the cake was the insurance for the insurance company went bankrupt - I never knew that was even possible), sorry I digress. I came here to find information about Topamax before I decided if I want to take it for weight loss. Has anyone else found these sideffects, there has been no weightloss but it is only early days. However, in speaking with other trauma victims, I have heard that weight loss, lack of appetite, etc. When I looked up on the comp. s. Now I am back on them and the weight is not coming back off. I become so frustrated and embarrassed about my weight. In Jan. But I wish the manufacture would just change the taste of the pill, its fast dissolve and strong peppermint taste. Your honesty, sense of humor and obvious knowledge of this drug was a joy to read. I had taken myself off most sodas a while back, but at the movie theater the other day I decided to get a Diet Dr. I had seen her (Tina the M-in-L) about 4 mos. I have had the worst bloating, I feel like (and look like) i swallowed a watermellon. I live in a different state and am considered to have thin hair. I was on Topamax for neuralgia in my leg and had the bonus of the side effect anorexia. I was on Topamax for 10 years when I tapered off due to myself being afraid of just taking the drug for so long. I have been on Topamax, 50 mg for a week, and I have already lost 5 lbs. it said Topamax for seizures and migraines. I have so far lost 15 pounds on the topamax and a total of 30 since the beginning of the summer. As George was driving up the hill, Allison went to the aid of the victim. The topiramate definitely made my eating disorder worse, and in turn both my mental and physical health have declined. It does not come without side-effects, but keep in mind, most medications have them. The tingling and burning in my feet and hands it has helped. I bought some Nioxin shampoo, used it first time today, and I am going to start taking prenatal vitamins or some other vitamins good for hair. Has anyone else found these sideffects, there has been no weightloss but it is only early days. I am afraid of hair loss so will try to remember to take lots of biotin. I heard about Topamax from a family member that was suffering with migraines. and will take 25 mg. I did great at 25 only okay at 50 but by the time I got to 75 I was having trouble with confusion, I could complete thoughts or spell words. And Kudos to you for doing your homework. Wellbutrin helped keep me from gaining weight during my battle with quitting smoking, which is amazing and made cigarettes taste horrible. I am back on Topamax the doctor put me 200mg twice a day but just recently changed it to 100mg in the morning and 200mg at night, since I was taking a total of 400mg before. Having been married for several years, George knew he had to pull over so that I could assist. The Dr. I lost 35 lbs and then quit taking the topomax cause of cost at the time and gained the weight back. I am so happy to hear that you actually did lose the weight a second time around. I lost about 10 pounds when I first started taking it, immediatly when you starting taking Topamax soda tastes weird, to the point where I had to stop drinking it all together. Your honesty, sense of humor and obvious knowledge of this drug was a joy to read. has me on it. Today I took 25 mg. I just starting Topamax for my tension headaches. Self prescribed for weight loss and anxiety to lower my blood pressure as well. I was just started on Topamax along with keppra, lacimtal, duragesic fentyl patch (for pain - have had over 12 abdominal surgeries in 15 years). I have been fighting Migraines for the last 6 years mostly caused from stress from work. But its driving me nutz that I have slept in 4 days. After about a year, I was increased to 100 mg. It will help lessen the pain with the migraine or sometimes will stop it. Very little dieting was involved other than the exclusion of soda and I started walking twice a week (albeit sporadically, to be honest about it. I also asked my doctor if this is a normal side effect (changes in taste buds) but he said that its the first time that anyone ever mentioned it to him. ie: do you feel a burden to others. I have lost a couple pounds already and my fave diet coke tastes gross. I got one and immediately mentioned to my husband that it tasted really horrible to me. Allison is a nurse and on the night of Jan. To all those reading may every day be a little better than the day before. Asked if she would continue to stop to aid victims, Allison had this to say. in a. In 3 months I gained 50 pounds, weighing in at around 175. I had side effects for two weeks and they consisted of pain in the back of my head and neck. Once in the hospital, the doctors discovered that Allison had a large laceration in her head, two broken clavicles, two cracks in her pelvis, six broken ribs, cracks in her sacrum and every internal organ in her body was badly bruised. I also take Wellbutrin and have taken Wellbutrin since I quit smoking in 2006. My doc just put me on Topamax for migraine prevention and Bipolar mood swings. Hello, I used to take Topamax for migraines in high school because my migraines were taking away from my everyday life. Is the weight loss only a factor if you experience the loss of appetite. I think I use the lortab as a crutch to dull my entire experience of living down here. I am getting mixed feedback based on everyones posts. Thank you for being so understanding and kind. Good luck with your weight loss and also for I commend you for being a care giver. I am only taking it again because it is the only meds that work at all for me and the weightloss was great and I have since gained back the weight. Im on 1000 mg of gabapentin twice a day, tramadol, percocet, imitrex injections, phenergran, migrainal, maxalt, magnesium, valium 10 mg three ties a day, xanax, botox, and this is all for cluster headaches. I am only taking it again because it is the only meds that work at all for me and the weightloss was great and I have since gained back the weight. This time I will do better with my appetite and cravings because I know what happened last time. I used to know my topamax blood level was high when the tip of my nose tingled. Definitely split the pills and start at 25mg for a week then 50mg for a week then up to 100mg. Getting back on Topamax did not help my weight loss. I have fine hair as it is and already use hair extensions for length but would hate to lose top hair. During that time I gained 55 pounds of very unwanted pounds, after each surgery I would lose the usual 10 to 16 pounds and then it would come right back on. I am afraid of hair loss so will try to remember to take lots of biotin. They continued my Topamax, and I have continued it since coming home,and noe in early Aug. Thanks. I was on Topamax for neuralgia in my leg and had the bonus of the side effect anorexia. She credits her survival to many things, Rowdy the healing cat being high on the list, along with the constant presence of her family, and their never-ending sense of humor. I started when the drug was fairly unknown to most and a generic wasnt available at the time. So I said I want it. Pepper. I have very thick hair, Christa has thin hair. I stopped taking the combination therapy because after getting much better, my depression symptoms got much worse while I was still on the medicine. My dr called me in a script for topamax for my migraines. I gained 45 pounds while living here and barely leaving the house. During that time I gained 55 pounds of very unwanted pounds, after each surgery I would lose the usual 10 to 16 pounds and then it would come right back on. During that time I gained 55 pounds of very unwanted pounds, after each surgery I would lose the usual 10 to 16 pounds and then it would come right back on. I have been off Topamax for about 4 months and just started back on it today, hoping for the side effect and also hope this time it will help with the neuralgia. I forgot to mention, YES, I have noticed the hair loss side effect. But I still lost 25 pounds in a little over a month. But I still lost 25 pounds in a little over a month. I demanded to be taken off Remeron but the damage was already done. When I looked up on the comp. He is adamant that I use the Topamax as a mood stabilizer just 25 2x a day. I already suffered with the onset of an eating disorder and there is some debate as to whether my eating disorder triggered my epilepsy. I now weigh about 149 and am still dropping pounds. Flash ice had just occurred and the car had slid and flipped up onto its side. Before the night was over, she would have a total of 12 broken bones, a lacerated skull requiring blood transfusions. When I started out, I got a lot of energy, lost 35lbs. I am having some cramps that feel like diarrhea which is rare for me, but I did drink a lot of coffee today so it could be that. Please advise. After about a year, I was increased to 100 mg. I easily drank about 2 liters of Coke a day and now I cannot stand the taste. The hair loss problem seems to affect all people who lose weight quickly and many times is a protein problem. It has brought the biggest change to my life and I will never be the same. I started at 25 mg once a day, then twice a day. When I used to go to the salon they would charge me double, complaing that my hair was so thick and there was so much of it. I have been on Topamax two different times and NEVER experienced ANY weight loss from it. I have very thick hair, Christa has thin hair.


This time I will do better with my appetite and cravings because I know what happened last time. Never figured what it was think it might have been gull stones ot kidney stones cause by the meds according to dr. However, I do get the tingling (my feet and hands) and numbness (my face), and the confusion and forgetfulness. That was the case with me, when I went back on it the second time, I lost the weight I had gained while off it. So far my migraines have not gotten a ton better, but they have subsided some. Yes it has controlled my epilepsy, but actually everything else is much worse. She was left trapped underneath the car, facedown, with nothing but her head and her right shoulder exposed. See what works best for you when it comes to food. I got weightloss but after I was up to 400mg. migraines being one thing but I had an eating disorder but now Im being prescribed topamax because I have anxiety and personality issues. I feel great and my blood sugar and pressure are all back to normal, healthy ranges. I have been on topiramate since the age of 14 for epilepsy. First off, kudos to everyone for taking an active role in your health and well-being by doing your homework and asking questions. The first time I lost about 35 lbs with the effects but kept going and lost a total of 76lbs. Finally, Allison was safely enclosed in the ambulance. They recently came back and I am back on Topamax. They had been frantically calling 911, but kept getting the New York dispatch as they were so close to the border of the two states. I also suffer from hypothyroidism, IBS, insomnia, lifelong depression, multiple anxiety and recent severe weight gain due to excessive cortisol levels from steroids (combination of injections and prednilisone). I am getting to the place where I will be released to working with a personal trainer and pool therapy so I have no plans for the weight to come back. I was so insistent that my daughter finally had an official-looking diploma made up for him to make me happy. I also suffer from bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety and take Prozac and Lamotrigine. My dr called me in a script for topamax for my migraines. I tapered off the amitriptyline while titrating up on Topamax. I was have anxiety and nervousness so I reduced back to the 25mg and am doing great with it. Plus, I do not drink any carbonated beverages (ever). I still get an occasional migraine but nothing like before. When Bill saw the car flip onto Allison, he immediately handed the cell phone to Caitlin and ran to the aid of Allison. I had a hard time remembering anything while on it. I noticed in the last month that the tension headaches are just as bad as my Migraines. Hello, I used to take Topamax for migraines in high school because my migraines were taking away from my everyday life. I just started taking Topamax, started at 25 mg, then going to 50 mg and staying at that until I go back to Dr on July 8. I have not noticed a reduction in my appetite nor have i noticed any additional sleepiness or trouble with words (I write so I would certainly notice this). Topamax has been on the market a long time. I was given Topomax by my Pain Management Specialist in late October for numbness and tingling in my foot, residue left over from a back surgery. I decreased one pill every two weeks, then had to be off of it for a full month before we could start. Very little dieting was involved other than the exclusion of soda and I started walking twice a week (albeit sporadically, to be honest about it. Well I was prescribed topmax back in 2011 for a number of thing. I have been fighting Migraines for the last 6 years mostly caused from stress from work. Because I was on so many medications at the time, we were looking to eliminate as many as we could that were unnescessary. Definitely split the pills and start at 25mg for a week then 50mg for a week then up to 100mg. My doctors say they will increase my dose of the topamax soon. So I ask my doctor about trying it for my weight loss. And says that I should start losing the weight I gained while being constipated on the lortabs for so long. If I can lose 35 more lbs, I will be down to 130lbs after a lifetime of struggling with weight problems. Also, I know how tempting it is not to exercise while on Topamax since you tend to lose weight without needing the physical activity. On Topamax, it effortlessly dropped to 133, plateaued, then began dropping again (104) and after a couple of years crept up to156. Got meds. also could this drug alter my brain function since I know it is used for bi-polar and seizure disorder. I only started losing a little weight at 75 mg. George pulled over, let Allison out and then proceeded to drive up the hill to warn oncoming cars of the accident below. I was just started on Topamax along with keppra, lacimtal, duragesic fentyl patch (for pain - have had over 12 abdominal surgeries in 15 years). I also went from weighing 150 to 125, an extreme accomplishment since I had always struggled with weight during high school after I could no longer be in sports due to an injury. That has never happend to me in my entire life. I just started taking Topamax, started at 25 mg, then going to 50 mg and staying at that until I go back to Dr on July 8. Wondering now if it is this medicine. Finally got insurance. Otherwise, now it is only when I stand in one place too long, my feet will tingle. I was taking 800 mgs of gabapentin for nerve pain but was taken off when it no longer worked. I am about to start back taking Topamax and although the weight loss alternative is not my reason for taking the medication, it certainly is a plus. Obviously she has gotten off of the pills, and we are trying vitamins, Biotin, and hair products. 2010, weigh 111 lbs. Filling up on junk food or carbs is a bad idea. I have started taking it for a month now and found a huge difference. I have struggled with my weight since adolescence, and am thrilled to say that Topamax has really given me no other problems except a few weird tingling sensations in my feet, but I can deal. it said Topamax for seizures and migraines. I have a history of binge eating, (I know how to eat healthy and do at times, will lose some but I have a weakness for sugar and salt so I always manage to find what I have lost. Before the night was over, she would have a total of 12 broken bones, a lacerated skull requiring blood transfusions. If any of you see a neurologist and have to fill out that questionaire of 10 questions. I actually got off topamax 2 years ago, because the migraines stopped. I live in a different state and am considered to have thin hair. She continues to live in pain, but remains hopeful that she will be able to return to the pit with George for the upcoming race season. seems positive that the Topamax would help with the depression. People who do not lose weight on tomapax are taking pills which counter act weight loss. Keep in mind, not all binge eaters are over weight or obese however. When I was dx with Migraines I was taking a sub-lingual pill called Maxalt (this does work) you have to take one tablet and place it under your tongue as you feel a migraine coming on. When the van hit the Subaru, the force of the accident forced the car back onto its wheels, with Allison underneath it. I am back on Topamax the doctor put me 200mg twice a day but just recently changed it to 100mg in the morning and 200mg at night, since I was taking a total of 400mg before. I only really went on it for the weight loss, i can handle my migrane episodes with medication but i would really like to enjoy the weightloss sideeffects. Even just a simple walk around the block is good for you. ) for maybe 20-30 minutes at a time. I lost about 10 pounds when I first started taking it, immediatly when you starting taking Topamax soda tastes weird, to the point where I had to stop drinking it all together. What i do like about it is no migranes and i sleep through the entire night which never happens with me. By the time George arrived at the scene, another man, by the name of Bill, had stopped. Update: I am now on 100 mgs of Topamax daily. It will help lessen the pain with the migraine or sometimes will stop it. I started taking Topamax about a year ago paired with Zoloft and it had a few side effects. My hunger pangs are more servere, though my taste buds are a bit affected, only some chocolates and soft drinks taste unusual. I have been on everything including the last Gabapentin. Be bold, be brave, be brief my friends - make it count. Update: I am now on 100 mgs of Topamax daily. I feel great and my blood sugar and pressure are all back to normal, healthy ranges. to a year is common, if not universal. I do have these herniated discs that he said when I lose the weight. They continued my Topamax, and I have continued it since coming home,and noe in early Aug. The first dose I was on was 100mg twice a day and and I lost 70 pounds. Unfortunately Remeron has a side effect of extreme weight gain. I am also on Zoloft 100mg to help with the Bipolar depression. I am also taking other medications, I hope they dont interfere with the weight loss aspect of the medicine. I also had the taste change when drinking soda which also got better but more recently. I have been on topiramate since the age of 14 for epilepsy. Plus, I do not drink any carbonated beverages (ever). Took 50 mg. All medication has the potential for side effects. , for 6 mos. I just started Topamax 100 MG for weight loss from taking and gaining weight from lithium. First off, kudos to everyone for taking an active role in your health and well-being by doing your homework and asking questions. How long do I need to be on topamax to experience weight loss. Yes it has controlled my epilepsy, but actually everything else is much worse. I am so happy to hear that you actually did lose the weight a second time around. She credits her survival to many things, Rowdy the healing cat being high on the list, along with the constant presence of her family, and their never-ending sense of humor. In the past I had been successful at losing weight on weight watchers. Please let me know how it goes with your increased dosage. At age 19 during my spring semester of freshman year in college, I was put on Remeron for my depression and anxiety. I have so far lost 15 pounds on the topamax and a total of 30 since the beginning of the summer. I previously found Topamax 25mg twice daily managed them well but was causing me to lose a lot of weight ( lost several stone) and have abdominal discomfort so came off. I have lost a couple pounds already and my fave diet coke tastes gross. I get the numbness in my face, and I notice it especially in the mornings, when I am putting on makeup. The internet is terrible and just scares us when it comes to things like this. My appetite is the a bit different, I never ate during the day but always ate dinner. I have friends who have been on weight watchers and have had this also. Topamax is prescribed off label for Binge Eating Disorder. Lots of luck to you and I hope this helped you in some way. I previously found Topamax 25mg twice daily managed them well but was causing me to lose a lot of weight ( lost several stone) and have abdominal discomfort so came off. I am starting Topamax today for the first time ever, but I have a question, my dosage is 200mg TWICE. I have started taking it for a month now and found a huge difference. How long before the migraine cessation and weight loss. The biggest thing is not being able to remember words. tonight. It took a long time, maybe 7 months for me to start getting relief from using topomax, and it helped me to go from 158 to 132, but it took time and I also exercised. So definitely do your homework, speak with your Dr and work out a plan for your condition. I would be in the middle of a sentence and forget what I was saying. Before I was on topiramate I was on carbamezaphine and I was a lot larger than I am today. I was down from 160lbs to 109lbs but of course this was over some period of time more so a year or two. I may start taking it again if we are not pregnant this month, then wean myself off again when I reach my goal. The worst side effect I had was being able to talk. Things have been extremely stressful lately and I have no idea whether or not the Topamax could have a relation to the stomach aches and diarrhea or if it is the stress or if its a combination. Because I was on so many medications at the time, we were looking to eliminate as many as we could that were unnescessary. I am off them but boy what an awful feeling, diarrhea, weakness, etc. I have not experienced the hair loss but have read numerous complaints from people that have had that problem so I almost wonder if they are using another medication with it or have other symptoms that may be causing this reaction, I would definately consult a physician with this question right away. This is what results in the side effect of loss of appetite, at least for me. The first time I lost about 35 lbs with the effects but kept going and lost a total of 76lbs. That was the case with me, when I went back on it the second time, I lost the weight I had gained while off it. I seem to get them first thing in the morning or late night if I stay up. I have had the worst bloating, I feel like (and look like) i swallowed a watermellon. Hello, I used to take Topamax for migraines in high school because my migraines were taking away from my everyday life. Before I took Topamax the migraines were quite bad, I was having them a couple times a week. So my I feel the dr will most likely raise it to 100 mg. I tapered off the amitriptyline while titrating up on Topamax. m. I actually got off topamax 2 years ago, because the migraines stopped. It wakes me up at night sometimes, but usually goes away after a few minutes. I do try to give all the info I can but sometimes my delivery is harsh due to my frustration. I took Topomax a few years ago for migraines due to overuse of Tylenol taken after an accident. I gained 45 pounds while living here and barely leaving the house. My daughter has been on Topamax for 2 months, she was on it to prevent migraines, and her mother in law had been taking it for the same reason and had incredibly lost a tremendous amount of weight (70 lbs) in about 4 months. If you can make any sense of my post your opinion would be most appreciated, Thank you for your help. I took pregnancy tests and went to the dr, but it isnt that. I actually got off topamax 2 years ago, because the migraines stopped. My doctor just put me on Topamax a week ago. If I can lose 35 more lbs, I will be down to 130lbs after a lifetime of struggling with weight problems. There must have been 40 rescuers on the scene within 10 minutes of the initial accident. She had to stop taking it though because she could think straight on it. I am somewhat overweight but I never thought of using it for that until i read all this. Wondering now if it is this medicine. George pulled over, let Allison out and then proceeded to drive up the hill to warn oncoming cars of the accident below. Does the weight come back when you get off of it. BED is a psychiatric disorder, much like bulimia and anorexia, except there is no purging or laxative use. It finally did stop, and now it is very thin, but I have a lot of new hair growing in. Desperate for help, I went to a weight loss clinic as soon as school ended. The topiramate definitely made my eating disorder worse, and in turn both my mental and physical health have declined. During that time I gained 55 pounds of very unwanted pounds, after each surgery I would lose the usual 10 to 16 pounds and then it would come right back on. In the past I had been successful at losing weight on weight watchers. The only side effect I have experienced is weight loss, which I am thrilled about. He added it on to the Lamictol I take for my Seizures. Then i come here and see everyone talking about slowly working up to it, also the topamax websight said the same thing. Today, Allison has still only had the one surgery and is resting at home. Does the weight come back when you get off of it. I have started taking Topamax this week for migraines - starting on 25mg working up to 100mg. should i increase my dose. I was perscribed topamax for the daily headaches. This is my second time taking Topamax at 100mg a day for sezuires I am supposed to be taking 200 a day. My doc just put me on Topamax for migraine prevention and Bipolar mood swings. Before I took Topamax the migraines were quite bad, I was having them a couple times a week. If you can make any sense of my post your opinion would be most appreciated, Thank you for your help. I am starting Topamax today for the first time ever, but I have a question, my dosage is 200mg TWICE. The first dose I was on was 100mg twice a day and and I lost 70 pounds. 2010 I had an accident (I will paste the details below) and when taken to the hospital was 156. I have not noticed a reduction in my appetite nor have i noticed any additional sleepiness or trouble with words (I write so I would certainly notice this). I was taking 800 mgs of gabapentin for nerve pain but was taken off when it no longer worked. I get the numbness in my face, and I notice it especially in the mornings, when I am putting on makeup. 50 mg 2x day. I was under many life changes during this time, so I have no idea what eventually stopped the stomach aches. I have digenerative disc disease and my neirologist just prescribed topamax. On Topamax, it effortlessly dropped to 133, plateaued, then began dropping again (104) and after a couple of years crept up to156. along with maxalt. I stopped taking the combination therapy because after getting much better, my depression symptoms got much worse while I was still on the medicine. Filling up on junk food or carbs is a bad idea. Honestly, I feel that it is my duty to give out the information that I have. The main side effect of the medication, which I personally LOVE, is the fact that I have so far lost 15 lbs. Her migraines came back so a few months later she tried it again and said the 2nd time around she had NO weight loss from it. 24, she was doing what she has always done. When I was totally weaned of Tylenol I waited a couple months and then started weaning myself off Topamax. I have been on 25mg of topamax for two weeks now and have found my appetite increase. I am losing weight now, but it is no thanks to this meds. So my I feel the dr will most likely raise it to 100 mg. It does not come without side-effects, but keep in mind, most medications have them. :). ) for maybe 20-30 minutes at a time. Maxalt is brilliant and it has little to no side effects but it is not as effective as tomapax for preventing migraines, its more of a pain killer and if you have a very severe migraine they will not work but if you have a bad headache or mild migraine then you will find maxalt good. I first took Topamax at age 17 for migraines, which I suffered terribly from. Please keep me informed on your progress maybe we can help each other thru this process. I would be in the middle of a sentence and forget what I was saying. I now weigh about 149 and am still dropping pounds. This is what results in the side effect of loss of appetite, at least for me. I already suffered with the onset of an eating disorder and there is some debate as to whether my eating disorder triggered my epilepsy. We have to fix our mind and understand why we over eat. So no judgement on the use of medication for weight loss. Oh, and I promise to keep this post up to date to let you know if I have lost any weight or had any unwanted side effects. You have to do your home work and follow directions. I took my first pill yesterday, 25 mg for a week working up to 100 by week 4. BED is a psychiatric disorder, much like bulimia and anorexia, except there is no purging or laxative use. witch only happens in 8% of people (so lucky me) does anyone know if this will go away. and will take 25 mg. The other was insistent that the pelvis needed to be stabilized. I have a great primary care Doc who said sure. Hi, I just started taking TMax yesterday and am very hopeful for the benefits to begins. The only side effect I have experienced is weight loss, which I am thrilled about. I have been on everything including the last Gabapentin. Is the weight loss only a factor if you experience the loss of appetite. I recently spoke with a neurologist who suggested Topamax. Self prescribed for weight loss and anxiety to lower my blood pressure as well. If any of you see a neurologist and have to fill out that questionaire of 10 questions. I would not advise people to take this drug unless its needed for the purpose of a migraine, epileptics, or other cases under a doctors suggestion. How long did it take before people noticed a reduced appetite. The dosage of Topamax for weight loss is much lower (25 mg x2 per day I do believe), and should only be used for a short period of time. I admit it, I love my food and my weight has been a lifelong struggle. 2010, weigh 111 lbs. In Jan. I have been on 25mg of topamax for two weeks now and have found my appetite increase. eeks. See what works best for you when it comes to food. They had been frantically calling 911, but kept getting the New York dispatch as they were so close to the border of the two states. It was his arrival at the hospital that sped up her recovery. Now that I am off Topamax I have gained those 10 lbs back, and I cannot stop eating. I have had such a time trying to lose weight cause exercising caused my fibromyalgia to flare up and I hurt so bad for days I could not get the weight off. I have had such a time trying to lose weight cause exercising caused my fibromyalgia to flare up and I hurt so bad for days I could not get the weight off. She was left trapped underneath the car, facedown, with nothing but her head and her right shoulder exposed. m. Highway heroine on mend after 12 broken bones. I do have these herniated discs that he said when I lose the weight. I took pregnancy tests and went to the dr, but it isnt that. I will post every week to update everyone on my experience with Topamax. But now the excessive diarrhea and the appetite loss have enlightened my life again. When I used to go to the salon they would charge me double, complaing that my hair was so thick and there was so much of it. So, not much in the way of exercise either. Over the last five years I have gain 50lbs and nothing I do diet wise has help. I noticed your post was from February and I would love to know if you have lost any weight in the past 6 months. The other was insistent that the pelvis needed to be stabilized. Celexa for example, usually any antidepressant that is not otherwise stated to cause weight loss or no change in weight WILL cause you to gain weight. Still taking Imitrex, two 100 mg tabs per migraine. I just started this medication, for horrible migraines, and I really want to give it a try. My slim daughter was prescribed Topamax for migraines and said she lost 10lbs over the course of several months. I know some of the weight loss is due to the fact that I no longer take steroids or injections but either way, very happy with the results. I first took Topamax at age 17 for migraines, which I suffered terribly from. Am trying to move again, but my Mother livers her and is 84, so it is posing a challenge. Maxalt is brilliant and it has little to no side effects but it is not as effective as tomapax for preventing migraines, its more of a pain killer and if you have a very severe migraine they will not work but if you have a bad headache or mild migraine then you will find maxalt good. When I started out, I got a lot of energy, lost 35lbs. I just started topamax but feeling really foggy and dizzy also sick to my stomach is this normal I have only ben on it for about 3 days. I have now lost 11lbs and I really feel good. 24, she was doing what she has always done. I have been on Topamax for almost 2 months now and in the beginning, I had the tingling bad in my feet and hands. I have been taking topamax for 4 months now and have experienced the change in taste with the soda. The original accident victim, Vita, had minor injuries and was treated and released. The combination of hormones and Topamax worked extremely well. The biggest thing is not being able to remember words. Now I have energy and the weight is dropping. I also take Wellbutrin and have taken Wellbutrin since I quit smoking in 2006. The only problem I had was the doc has me start out with 25 mg for seven days then up to 50 then 75 tillI reach 100mg. I have now lost 11lbs and I really feel good. I was have anxiety and nervousness so I reduced back to the 25mg and am doing great with it. how often do you feel your migraines control your life. I say us because I have just talked with my prescribing doc about switching from Wellbutrin to topamax in hopes that It may help with weight loss. I have been on Topamax for awhile, none of it was to help with migraines. How long do I need to be on topamax to experience weight loss. So, not much in the way of exercise either. I only started the 100mg a few days ago and it seems to be working great. My doctor just put me on Topamax a week ago. So I said I want it. I am wondering if prescribing topamax for ddd is common among neurologists. It was his arrival at the hospital that sped up her recovery. Took 50 mg. He and his daughter Caitlin had stopped to help the original accident victim along with Joneses. I have been on Topamax for almost 2 months now and in the beginning, I had the tingling bad in my feet and hands. But your body still needs exercise to remain healthy while you lose the weight. , for 6 mos. However, I do get the tingling (my feet and hands) and numbness (my face), and the confusion and forgetfulness. Im on 1000 mg of gabapentin twice a day, tramadol, percocet, imitrex injections, phenergran, migrainal, maxalt, magnesium, valium 10 mg three ties a day, xanax, botox, and this is all for cluster headaches. I recently started using Topamax and just wanted to find out if I should be following s specific diet to get the same kind of result that the ladies ubove have got out of this thing. I have leveled off and lost 30 pounds since late October. in a. I had side effects for two weeks and they consisted of pain in the back of my head and neck. I only started losing a little weight at 75 mg. The worst side effect I had was being able to talk. She continues to live in pain, but remains hopeful that she will be able to return to the pit with George for the upcoming race season. By the time George arrived at the scene, another man, by the name of Bill, had stopped. I came here to find information about Topamax before I decided if I want to take it for weight loss. Honestly, I feel that it is my duty to give out the information that I have. witch only happens in 8% of people (so lucky me) does anyone know if this will go away. Now I have started this and I am not too concerned with the side effects if they are just in the beginning. I have been on Topamax for a little over 3 months now, and I love it. The dosage of Topamax for weight loss is much lower (25 mg x2 per day I do believe), and should only be used for a short period of time. I am about to start back taking Topamax and although the weight loss alternative is not my reason for taking the medication, it certainly is a plus. I recently started using Topamax and just wanted to find out if I should be following s specific diet to get the same kind of result that the ladies ubove have got out of this thing. Today, Allison has still only had the one surgery and is resting at home. I have known about topamax for some time and over the 20 years in MH, I have seen it work great for people with no side effects, work great with weight loss side effect, not work at all. The weight loss aspect is the only plus. I have just started topamax as a mood stabilizer (i have BPD) and I also hope to lose weight with it since I am very morbidly obese (bmi over 50). I lost my appetite and lost weight every month when i started taking effexor and i also take levothyroxine for hypothyroidism which is a weight loss booster but it only works if you have a low thyroid, so the tomapax is really just for headaches but the weight loss ONLY works with doses of 100mg and over. I am only on 50mg a day but I will contact my doctor to find out whether I should increase my dosage or not. I have been on Topamax two different times and NEVER experienced ANY weight loss from it. I am losing weight now, but it is no thanks to this meds. I took my first pill yesterday, 25 mg for a week working up to 100 by week 4. Today I took 25 mg. Hi, I tio have suffered migraines for years and have been taking amitriptyline for years with moderate effectiveness. I may start taking it again if we are not pregnant this month, then wean myself off again when I reach my goal. It finally did stop, and now it is very thin, but I have a