Topiramate eating disorders
Common Questions and Answers about Topiramate eating disorders
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This drug has been investigated for use in treatment of obesity,[9][10] especially to aid in the reduction of binge eating,[11][12] and also as a possible treatment for alcoholism.[13][14] However, these uses are not actively promoted by the manufacturer, and like its use for bipolar disorder, are off-label uses.
The drug is also used in clinical trials to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.[15] A pilot study suggests that Topiramate is possibly effective against infantile spasms.
However, I was diagnosed with silent migraine or migraine equivalent by my neuro. I was given Topiramate and Maxalt. The Maxalt did absolutely nothing and the Topiramate put me through two weeks of constant dizziness and vertigo not to mention a couple of panic attacks. I quit the Topiramate and had severe withdrawal symptoms that put me in the E.R. Blood work, urinalysis, chest xray, and head CT w/out contrast all checked out fine.
How does Rolaids or tums help with the tingling sensations caused by taking topiramate?
I am currently on Keppra and Topiramate and have just been told my latest tests are showing major kidney damage from the topiramate. I have been on these two meds since 2002. I have to admit, reading all this is very scary. NO Other Meds have worked to control my seizures ! PERIOD!! Plus I have severe Migraines and Short term memory is almost gone in a matter of seconds. What is a girl to do?
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Tami....
You can call the pharmacist who filled your prescription. Often they are better able to answer these types of questions than your doctor because they have access to all the databases available that contain information about drug interactions and so on. They are also much easier to get a hold of than most doctors.
I'm day 5 into taking Topiramate 25mg at night for migraine prevention. My migraine is a daily pressure headache at the base of my skull. I have Chiari malformation type 1 but neurosurgeon says I don't need surgery, thankfully. He and my neurologist advised i try Topiramate as Amitriptyline didn't suit me (made me suicidal) and my asthma prevents them trying me on beta blockers.
m working out everyday moderately (exercise bike,dumbbells)and changed my eating habits cutting out pb, and chips which were my main downfall. Don't drink soda,alcohol or do drugs. I am on anxiety medicine. This is the most I've ever weighed at 292lbs. In the last 11 days I've lost 5.5lbs. I started gradually gaining weight over the years after having kids. I was always skinny and could eat anything growing up and I just didn't get out of that habit.
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I was diagnosed with ACM 3mm according to the MRI about 5 years ago. I've had migraines all my life, but I started having numbness/tingling on my left side. Started in my face then arm then leg within a few days, they ordered the MRI and found the ACM. I have been having worsening symptoms over the years, left side feels heavy, dropping things, and worsening headaches.
Since eating disorders can be as high as 20% on college campuses, many colleges have specialists in eating disorders. Eating disorders are quite complex. They are genetic, psychological, social and spirtiual disorders. They can seemingly even disappear at certain times in individuals lives. And then come back with a vengance! You could visit the bella vita website to learn more about eating disorders. Wishing you the best in addressing your current struggle!
I take 150 mg of topiramate for cronic cluster headaches every night. Sometimes this causes me to have wake up with pain/tingling in my feet as a side effect. I find relief from this pain by using a "hidow" electronic massager that uses electricity on the bottoms of my feet. I'm not sure if that is relevant but that's what I had just started using when the pain in my feet was so intense.
Are they referring to people with active eating disorders who are in a compromised medical state and more prone to seizing, or will anyone who has ever had an eating disorder be denied this med? I am not asking for Wellbutrin because of the weight loss side effects- 100% honest!!- but instead for its apparent success rate.
Finally, do I simply ask my doctor to prescribe it for me? Or would they have to recommend it?
I was going to a neurologist that specialized in migraines and she gave me Topiramate which totally took away the vertigo and double vision. I get a very slight bit but not the kind that knocks you over now and only a few seconds. I was also told to go to an ENT to rule out Meniers disease and they checked my hearing and looked in my ear and did a CT to rule out a tumor behind the ear called acoustic neuroma. They were all negative. If positive for the Meniers they give you water pills.
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