Topamax for cravings
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I am taking Topamax for my bulimia. I have suffered with this for So so long. I was on topamax once before and it did help quite a bit, for quite awhile. For an unrelated reason, I had to stop it. I just began it again, and I have to say, I am having a hard time staring it. The side effects are much more exagerated then what I remember. Severe anxiety, depression and extreme senistivity to touch. I was to start with 50 mg a day...and increase from there. I just can't.
It could be those that had a hair loss issue also had a thyroid issue and assumed it was the topamax......????
The first time I was on Lamictal I took it in conjunction with Topamax. I believe it was the Topamax that was responsible for some weight loss, but it could have been Lamictal, too. I remember being specifically told that if I had winter carbohydrate craving they would probably go away from one or the other. Unfortunately, they were not effective for my bipolar.
I have not taken an SSRI in years after bad experiences with Zoloft and Paxil so I can't advise you about the Prozac.
I would ask for an alternative medicine. Topamax causes hair loss which I have experienced first hand. I found out that that is one of the main side effects and wish I hadn't taken it. I would look on the internet for medications that treat migraines and look at all of the side effects. I have found I have to be proactive and do my research and ask the doctor about a specific medication.
Wel today is the 2nd day being on Topamax and ill tel ya, they were right about giving a bad taste in your friggin mouth. I can see why my phyc doc wanted to try it for cravings, and i can see why docs use it for weight loss.
EVERYTHING, I mean EVERYTHING taste like **** right now, even carrot stix, never mind beer.
This is soooooo trippy, I was told this would happen but I guess I wasnt really expecting it to be as fearse as this.
I had periorbital migraines and was placed on Topamax, technically an anti-seizure but also great for migraine/headache control and mood stabilization in bipolar disorder. That for a while was the only thing that worked for me. It can have a sedative and appetite suppressant effect. I was also shortly on a low dose of Elavil for migraines. Carefull with that one, take only the amount prescribed.
I have been on lyrica for diabetes neuropathy for around 2 years. Its really helped with my pain but I have put on at least 10 kilos and feel really uncomfortable with my weight. My appetite is through the roof which means I'm also struggling with my sugar levels. I usually have such control over my diet but in the last year I just cannot control my cravings. has anybody switched from lyrica to topazam and had success. With pain as well as less weight gain?
An NSAID is good for inflammation, Anti-Seizure (like Lyrica, Neurontin or Topamax) medications are good for nerve pain. If Lyrica made your fiance too drowsy, Topamax might be a better alternative. This is what I take instead. It's in the same class, but has different side effects. Many people do not get as drowsy. Muscle relaxers can help too.
Everyone's cocktail is different, because everyone's reacts differently to medications.
is anyone else on these two? I was recently diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder and the doctor put me on lexapro and topamax. I have now heard horror stories about topamax and I don't want to take it. I want to know some alternatives.
I used to take Topamax for nerver pain, it was the only anti-seizure med that really worked well for the pain, and I had three attacks of kidney stones before I found out it was the Topamax causing them. I had to stop taking it, but was wondering if anyone else ever had this problem. I did a little research on it and in a small percentage of people it actually does do this, but my urologist only knew of one other person who took Topamax and had kidney stones.
I was just prescribed the drug for frequent migrains and was wondering why and how it causes weight loss? Does it decrease your ap?
I will let you know. I am on Lyrica and have been for about a year. I am 47 and also been on Topamax for my seizures as well. Too many other AEDs over the past 5 yrs to name . Did the Lyrica cause my "spot" on my MRI that wasn't there on my last mammogram in JUne of last year? Who knows? We will see what my biopsy reveals next Wed.
I am currently on 150 mg. of Effexor. I am finding that I have a craving for carbohydrates. Then I over eat and have put on 25 pounds. I have heard that there may be other antidepressants that are better for one if one doesn't want to put on weight. Is this true?
If your dr is putting u on anti-depressants for your migraines ask about if you would benifit from Wellbutrin I had weight loss from that one and if i remember right it will help with your headaches or i know for a fact Topamax works well on my cronic migraines anyway but I have to take other stuff for the mental side. those are a couple suggestions you can discuss with your doctor.
org for more information or just google topamax. My Way Out is mostly for drinkers because topa has shown to be very helpful in that area. The worst side effect for me on topa was feeling extremely irritable. I didn't want to be a mean mom, so I had to go off it. The only other solution for me would be to combine topa with wellbutrin or prozac or something else to curb the anger side effect.
The pain kept getting worse and worse so I finally saw a nurse practitioner about 2 months ago and she put me on Topamax. I starting taking it and the headaches slowly dulled if anything and then a new pain started at the base of my skull by the middle of my lower neck. I had to recently stop taking the Topamax because I found out I was pregnant.
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