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I noticed in the last month that the tension headaches are just as bad as my Migraines. I have started taking it for a month now and found a huge difference. Finally got insurance. And says that I should start losing the weight I gained while being constipated on the lortabs for so long. I know klonopin is given in low doses to anxiety patients. I am getting mixed feedback based on everyones posts. Brandy Evans says 10-minute meals helped her lose 30 pounds. Over the last five years I have gain 50lbs and nothing I do diet wise has help. Am trying to move again, but my Mother livers her and is 84, so it is posing a challenge. My meds we doubled and topamax was added with my deprakote. 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. Because everyone is different, it is impossible to know how each of us will be effected. I think I have gotten like 45 mins each night since Thursday night. Yes it has controlled my epilepsy, but actually everything else is much worse. Otherwise, now it is only when I stand in one place too long, my feet will tingle. I think I use the lortab as a crutch to dull my entire experience of living down here. I have had the worst bloating, I feel like (and look like) i swallowed a watermellon. I am off them but boy what an awful feeling, diarrhea, weakness, etc. First off, kudos to everyone for taking an active role in your health and well-being by doing your homework and asking questions. I have been fighting Migraines for the last 6 years mostly caused from stress from work. The internet is terrible and just scares us when it comes to things like this. Now I am back on them and the weight is not coming back off. So no judgement on the use of medication for weight loss. Topamax has been on the market a long time. I found this discussion looking for a weight loss aide. I have been on Topamax two different times and NEVER experienced ANY weight loss from it. migraines being one thing but I had an eating disorder but now Im being prescribed topamax because I have anxiety and personality issues. The biggest thing is not being able to remember words. Be bold, be brave, be brief my friends - make it count. Now I am back on them and the weight is not coming back off. I noticed your post was from February and I would love to know if you have lost any weight in the past 6 months. Sometimes people need help to get the weight off and relieve their hips and other joints. 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. How long do I need to be on topamax to experience weight loss. I have taken Armour Thyroid for about 20 years and my numbers are always right where I want them to be. 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. BED is a psychiatric disorder, much like bulimia and anorexia, except there is no purging or laxative use. If you suffer from migraine, I hear Topamax is a great product for relief. Keep in mind, not all binge eaters are over weight or obese however. Perhaps there is something your doctor could give you to help you sleep. The first dose I was on was 100mg twice a day and and I lost 70 pounds. 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. The first dose I was on was 100mg twice a day and and I lost 70 pounds. Sometimes people need help to get the weight off and relieve their hips and other joints. :). 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. I took Topomax a few years ago for migraines due to overuse of Tylenol taken after an accident. Finally got insurance. It will help lessen the pain with the migraine or sometimes will stop it. Medication, if you choose to go that route, is there to relieve your symptoms, and sometimes cure disease. After about a year, I was increased to 100 mg. I think I have gotten like 45 mins each night since Thursday night. Over the last five years I have gain 50lbs and nothing I do diet wise has help. Topamax is prescribed off label for Binge Eating Disorder. 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. I have a great primary care Doc who said sure. I lost 35 lbs and then quit taking the topomax cause of cost at the time and gained the weight back. I found this discussion looking for a weight loss aide. Can you e-mail me any information that will help me. I just starting Topamax for my tension headaches. I only started losing a little weight at 75 mg. You have to do your home work and follow directions. I just starting Topamax for my tension headaches. I am somewhat overweight but I never thought of using it for that until i read all this. He added it on to the Lamictol I take for my Seizures. 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. No reproduction, transmission or display is permitted without the written permissions of Rodale Inc. He cut those 2 out and stayed on topamax and lost over 90 lbs in 6-7 mos. Definitely split the pills and start at 25mg for a week then 50mg for a week then up to 100mg. 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. It does not come without side-effects, but keep in mind, most medications have them. I admit it, I love my food and my weight has been a lifelong struggle. Got meds. But I wish the manufacture would just change the taste of the pill, its fast dissolve and strong peppermint taste. 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. It was at that point that I experienced weight loss. And Kudos to you for doing your homework. I do try to give all the info I can but sometimes my delivery is harsh due to my frustration. Cara Moccia says losing the weight completely changed her life. So my I feel the dr will most likely raise it to 100 mg. Please keep me informed on your progress maybe we can help each other thru this process. When I was totally weaned of Tylenol I waited a couple months and then started weaning myself off Topamax. BED is a psychiatric disorder, much like bulimia and anorexia, except there is no purging or laxative use. So no judgement on the use of medication for weight loss. Please confirm the information below before signing in. I have been on topiramate since the age of 14 for epilepsy. But I wish the manufacture would just change the taste of the pill, its fast dissolve and strong peppermint taste. Definitely split the pills and start at 25mg for a week then 50mg for a week then up to 100mg. I am currently at 300 mg a day (split at 150 2x day). Please keep me informed on your progress maybe we can help each other thru this process. Should I not be terrified to start them at this low dose. Pills are not a magic bullet for weight loss. You have to do your home work and follow directions. My hubby gained 80 lbs from that and lithium. I just started Topamax 100 MG for weight loss from taking and gaining weight from lithium. Can you e-mail me any information that will help me. So my I feel the dr will most likely raise it to 100 mg. My slim daughter was prescribed Topamax for migraines and said she lost 10lbs over the course of several months. Sometimes it can cause you to become nausea, I have medicine for that Zofran works great. Otherwise, now it is only when I stand in one place too long, my feet will tingle. I just started this medication, for horrible migraines, and I really want to give it a try. I am losing weight now, but it is no thanks to this meds. 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. The topiramate definitely made my eating disorder worse, and in turn both my mental and physical health have declined. I just started Topamax 100 MG for weight loss from taking and gaining weight from lithium. But its driving me nutz that I have slept in 4 days. I came here to find information about Topamax before I decided if I want to take it 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. 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. I am somewhat overweight but I never thought of using it for that until i read all this. I am off them but boy what an awful feeling, diarrhea, weakness, etc. Thank you for being so understanding and kind. I do try to give all the info I can but sometimes my delivery is harsh due to my frustration. So definitely do your homework, speak with your Dr and work out a plan for your condition. I still get an occasional migraine but nothing like before. Getting back on Topamax did not help my weight loss. Everything you need to know about the newest weight-loss Rx. I tapered off the amitriptyline while titrating up on Topamax. We have to fix our mind and understand why we over eat. Should I not be terrified to start them at this low dose. being on it for so long. Always read the literature that comes with the medication or talk to your pharmacist about potential side effects and interactions to educate yourself first. I take mine during the day, and always have. First off, kudos to everyone for taking an active role in your health and well-being by doing your homework and asking questions. Topamax has been on the market a long time. I have had the worst bloating, I feel like (and look like) i swallowed a watermellon. I admit it, I love my food and my weight has been a lifelong struggle. When I looked up on the comp. Keep in mind, not all binge eaters are over weight or obese however. The Dr. I had the gastric bypass 14 years ago and put on Topomax 8 years ago for migraines. If you can make any sense of my post your opinion would be most appreciated, Thank you for your help. Honestly, I feel that it is my duty to give out the information that I have. If you suffer from migraine, I hear Topamax is a great product for relief. Wondering now if it is this medicine. I am currently at 300 mg a day (split at 150 2x day). I heard the weightloss effect depends on the dose. All medication has the potential for side effects.
seems positive that the Topamax would help with the depression. He is adamant that I use the Topamax as a mood stabilizer just 25 2x a day. 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. Yes it has controlled my epilepsy, but actually everything else is much worse. I have a great primary care Doc who said sure. I am getting mixed feedback based on everyones posts. 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. We have to fix our mind and understand why we over eat. I was on Topamax for 10 years when I tapered off due to myself being afraid of just taking the drug for so long. He added it on to the Lamictol I take for my Seizures. Sometimes it can cause you to become nausea, I have medicine for that Zofran works great. Good luck with your weight loss and also for I commend you for being a care giver. There is a reason Topamax is called Dopamax by doctors. I have been on Topamax for awhile, none of it was to help with migraines. So I ask my doctor about trying it for my weight loss. My meds we doubled and topamax was added with my deprakote. 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. Wondering now if it is this medicine. She had to stop taking it though because she could think straight on it. I have lost about a three pounds but was wondering how fast does the weight really come off. Well I was prescribed topmax back in 2011 for a number of thing. My question is are you taking any other Migraine medicine with your prescription of Topamax too. Topamax is prescribed off label for Binge Eating Disorder. She had to stop taking it though because she could think straight on it. :). I become so frustrated and embarrassed about my weight. In the past I had been successful at losing weight on weight watchers. I have started taking it for a month now and found a huge difference. Your honesty, sense of humor and obvious knowledge of this drug was a joy to read. Well I was prescribed topmax back in 2011 for a number of thing. I took Topomax a few years ago for migraines due to overuse of Tylenol taken after an accident. Before I was on topiramate I was on carbamezaphine and I was a lot larger than I am today. seems positive that the Topamax would help with the depression. 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. The Dr. He is adamant that I use the Topamax as a mood stabilizer just 25 2x a day. it said Topamax for seizures and migraines. Your honesty, sense of humor and obvious knowledge of this drug was a joy to read. Hi, I tio have suffered migraines for years and have been taking amitriptyline for years with moderate effectiveness. I heard about Topamax from a family member that was suffering with migraines. I heard about Topamax from a family member that was suffering with migraines. The answer could help you lose more weight. 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. The biggest thing is not being able to remember words. I noticed your post was from February and I would love to know if you have lost any weight in the past 6 months. Probably the wrong idea. Hi, I tio have suffered migraines for years and have been taking amitriptyline for years with moderate effectiveness. My doctor just put me on Topamax a week ago. Please confirm the information below before signing in. I recently spoke with a neurologist who suggested Topamax. Got meds. Time to stop beating yourself up about food. Before I was on topiramate I was on carbamezaphine and I was a lot larger than I am today. ) for maybe 20-30 minutes at a time. 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. it said Topamax for seizures and migraines. I am losing weight now, but it is no thanks to this meds. Thank you for being so understanding and kind. I have been fighting Migraines for the last 6 years mostly caused from stress from work. Medication, if you choose to go that route, is there to relieve your symptoms, and sometimes cure disease. After about a year, I was increased to 100 mg. It was at that point that I experienced weight loss. I have been on topiramate since the age of 14 for epilepsy. Be bold, be brave, be brief my friends - make it count. being on it for so long. I had the gastric bypass 14 years ago and put on Topomax 8 years ago for migraines. 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 only started the 100mg a few days ago and it seems to be working great. I take topamax and five other meds for epilepsy, I have a VNS, so I have trouble sleeping as well, so my neurologist gives me klonopin at night, 2 mg, because it helps me sleep, it keeps seizures away, and it also help the nerve pain if I do have a seizure. I gained 45 pounds while living here and barely leaving the house. When I read a post saying that someone tried bananas for the tingling and it worked - well, it just makes me stupidly happy. I only started the 100mg a few days ago and it seems to be working great. So, not much in the way of exercise either. When I read a post saying that someone tried bananas for the tingling and it worked - well, it just makes me stupidly happy. Getting back on Topamax did not help my weight loss. And says that I should start losing the weight I gained while being constipated on the lortabs for so long. I think I use the lortab as a crutch to dull my entire experience of living down here. I would never think of going on this drug unless there were no other alternatives. I have been on Topamax for awhile, none of it was to help with migraines. 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 still get an occasional migraine but nothing like before. 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. Good luck with your weight loss and also for I commend you for being a care giver. 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. My question is are you taking any other Migraine medicine with your prescription of Topamax too. The internet is terrible and just scares us when it comes to things like this. In the past I had been successful at losing weight on weight watchers. I came here to find information about Topamax before I decided if I want to take it for weight loss. There is a reason Topamax is called Dopamax by doctors. I tapered off the amitriptyline while titrating up on Topamax. 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. 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. All medication has the potential for side effects. I would never think of going on this drug unless there were no other alternatives. My doctor just put me on Topamax a week ago. So I ask my doctor about trying it for my weight loss. Weight-Loss Diaries: The Lawyer Who Balances Killer Workouts And Lots Of Takeout. I recently spoke with a neurologist who suggested Topamax. Pills are not a magic bullet for weight loss. So, not much in the way of exercise either. ) for maybe 20-30 minutes at a time. This way of thinking is counter productive and dangerous in some cases. 50 mg 2x day. Probably the wrong idea. I noticed in the last month that the tension headaches are just as bad as my Migraines. Am trying to move again, but my Mother livers her and is 84, so it is posing a challenge. 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. Always read the literature that comes with the medication or talk to your pharmacist about potential side effects and interactions to educate yourself first. How long do I need to be on topamax to experience weight loss. If you think you may have an eating disorder, please, please, please see your provider or someone who specializes in eating disorders. My slim daughter was prescribed Topamax for migraines and said she lost 10lbs over the course of several months. migraines being one thing but I had an eating disorder but now Im being prescribed topamax because I have anxiety and personality issues. It does not come without side-effects, but keep in mind, most medications have them. I gained 45 pounds while living here and barely leaving the house. When I looked up on the comp. I have been on Topamax two different times and NEVER experienced ANY weight loss from it. It will help lessen the pain with the migraine or sometimes will stop it. I do have these herniated discs that he said when I lose the weight. I take mine during the day, and always have. You might wind up eating a LOT of fruit some days. But its driving me nutz that I have slept in 4 days. I was on Topamax for 10 years when I tapered off due to myself being afraid of just taking the drug for so long. 50 mg 2x day. The topiramate definitely made my eating disorder worse, and in turn both my mental and physical health have declined. I just started this medication, for horrible migraines, and I really want to give it a try. Honestly, I feel that it is my duty to give out the information that I have. 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. And Kudos to you for doing your homework. By logging in, you confirm that you accept our terms of service and have read and understand privacy policy. If you think you may have an eating disorder, please, please, please see your provider or someone who specializes in eating disorders. If you can make any sense of my post your opinion would be most appreciated, Thank you for your help. I do have these herniated discs that he said when I lose the weight. I only started losing a little weight at 75 mg. I lost 35 lbs and then quit taking the topomax cause of cost at the time and gained the weight back. I already suffered with the onset of an eating disorder and there is some debate as to whether my eating disorder triggered my epilepsy. When I was totally weaned of Tylenol I waited a couple months and then started weaning myself off Topamax. I become so frustrated and embarrassed about my weight. I have lost about a three pounds but was wondering how fast does the weight really come off.
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