Topiramate to lose weight

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Avatar n tn I began taking topamax recently to try and help me lose weight. I wanted to see if anyone else had any good/bad experiences with it? I know one usually takes it for headaches, but I don't. I started taking it a month ago to get it in my system, now I'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.
Avatar f tn I am now on 150mg twice a day and the only side effects are tingling in my hands when I get cold or hot, and I am loosing weight. Both are common side effects and the weight lose is a good thing for me.
Avatar n tn It is not a good idea to try to lose weight using thyroid meds (synthyroid). These meds can have severe side effects when used unnecessarily. The best way to lose weight is still the old fashioned way, of restricting calories (especially sweets and carbs), and exercise. You can start by cutting out soft drinks, fruit juices, candies, cakes, and strictly limiting breads, pasta, rice.
649848 tn?1534633700 I kept trying different things to lose weight. Before I went to TOPs I lost 20 pounds by going cold turkey off sugar. All together I've lost 45 pounds. Lately my weight has been staying down by drinking plain green tea -Bigelow brand. Also I have been eating plain oatmeal, mixed with milk, with raisins and walnuts. I have also been eating Ceasar salads almost everyday. The fruits and vegetables that help me lose weight are carrots, broccoli, oranges and avocado.
Avatar f tn Hi, The reason you were prescribed the medications was mood swings and migraines. Do not take the side effect of topiramate that is weight loss to be the aim in using the medication. Are your symptoms of migraine and mood swings better after taking the medications? Carry on regular exercises to help you lose weight and plan your diet schedule accordingly. Consult your neurologist before you stop taking any medication or even change its dose. Let us know if you have any doubts.
Avatar f tn I was reading in all the little information attached with the pills that my medication for my seizures (Trokendi XR) may cause the Birth Control to break down and lose its ability to take effect. I have tried calling my doctor's office all week with no answer. I am now taking the 5th pill and still no response. Does anybody know if taking Birth Control while on this seizure medication will be okay? its original form is Topiramate.
Avatar n tn Hi...this is not really all that new, and it is the generic of TOPAMAX...this can take 2 weeks to adjust to....so u may feel extremely tired and off balance with this.... I did lose weight, and not sure how it works, but I gained it all back and I am still on the med....so it is not a weight loss miracle. I have noticed a change in taste as well as smells...so I know that did affect what I eat.... Good luck and again be advised most do need an adjustment period to this med.
1415174 tn?1453243103 I was wondering when u were on topamax did u ever get a sore throat or sinus infection? My neuro just added topiramate 25 mg to my 80mg propranolol for my daily migrianes. I wanted to stop propranolol as it cause rapid weight gain. 12 pounds in one week! It' seems to b working tho for my headaces but not worth the weight gain and Iv only been on it for 5-6 weeks. I just started topiramate and took my first one two nights ago and that same night was up all night hawking up mucus.
Avatar f tn Suggest joining a group to help you have support to lose the weight such as Weight Watchers. Think of this as your new way of life instead of a 'diet'. Hoped this helped you.
Avatar f tn gov listed several studies sponsored by Ortho-McNeil which propose to examine the use of topiramate on migraine, cluster,[18] and severe headaches within various demographics. Other off-label and investigational uses of topiramate include: treatment of bulimia nervosa,[19] obsessive-compulsive disorder, treatment of alcoholism,[20] smoking cessation,[21] Pseudotumor Cerebri, and treatment of neuropathic pain.
Avatar f tn I have just been to see the neurologist and she has supplied me the names of these two medications Lamotrigine or topiramate, which i am to decide which one to use. I have done some research on these two medications mainly on there side effects. A decision will be made on this once I have been to have an EEG.
Avatar f tn I had my first migraine when I was 12 and they became chronic and literally everyday after two car accidents. (Rear end and head on). I am soon going to b getting my nerves on my c3-6 burned to help with the headaches and neck pain. I'm only 23 yrs old. I had to quit my career (cosmetologist) I loved it and right before my migrianes randomly became daily I had an offer to become a redken color artist and do hair in big time hair shows up on stage with many famous hairstylist.
Avatar m tn My neurologist switched me to Topomax for something else, and told me I would drop the 10 lb I'd put on. Instead it revved up my brain and made me manic. I was unable to keep doing the job I was doing and resigned, not realizing it was the drug causing me to be so anxious and hyper. It was a really good job except for one manager, who was nuts, and all I could focus on was that person.
Avatar n tn the problem with us having BP that if we substitute one med for another is only to alter the side effects to another set of side effects. I can't remember one drug with no side effects. As to the valproate it gives weight gain and sorry but it's known to cause ovarian cyst which can be unwanted for girls. As to Topamax i don't know.
Avatar n tn My doctor has now taken me off the Avanza at night and prescribed 15mg Reductil to take with the Effexor in an effort to perk me up a bit and help with the weight. My own research, the pharmacists concerns etc are making me think that this combination would not be advisable. As my sugar is also starting to be a problem, I did suggest to my doctor that perhaps metaformin would be a better aid to assist with the weight issue.
Avatar n tn I am going my waight every month...
Avatar f tn Hi there Dr perscribed me Topamax for my migraines and I am a little nervous to try them. I heard you can also lose weight with this. I quit smoking 4 weeks ago and have put on quite a bit of weight, so was wondering if you can share your experiences and side effects to see if it is worth it.
Avatar f tn I only noticed a small drop in weight loss, because I was already at a desired weight to begin with and I try not to lose weight as for me, losing weight would be unhealthy. If I find myself losing weight, I try to counteract it... so, for me, the weight loss was minima (5 to 10 pounds at the most). But, I have had friends who have lost quite a bit of weight on topamax. It usually takes about three months before full results are seen.
Avatar n tn How does Rolaids or tums help with the tingling sensations caused by taking topiramate?
237152 tn?1206651036 pain, topamax, fibromyalgia, cfs Topiramate Shows Promise for Treatment of Neuropathy and Chronic Pain NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Feb 08 - The anti-epileptic drug topiramate may be an effective addition to the arsenal of agents used to treat neuropathic and sympathetically maintained pain, researchers in Oklahoma report. Dr. Michael G. Jenson and associates, of the Pain Evaluation and Treatment Center in Tulsa, treated 61 patients with topiramate.
Avatar m tn s, eegs, ekgs, Cardio grams, and more and still they have all come back normal. To this day I am on topiramate twice a day to control whatever spells happen. Just last year I was driving at 3:20am in the morning and I had tunnel vision because I was having an attack, it started off with the sharp pains in my head, tremors, and so on. That was the first time I have ever had the tunnel vision. I do believe my attacks are shifting into another realm of its own.
935532 tn?1244903992 s important to have a good sense of what you are trying to accomplish by losing weight, exercising, or eating more healthy - that can sometimes rev you up and get you thinking about it a little more carefully. I think that some good places to start might include a food diary - check out my recent blog post for some more solutions that could work for you. All the best.
Avatar f tn I want to lose 10 kg in one month(i am 15years old).My current weight is 66 kg .what kind of excersice i should do??how much calorie i have to burn in one day?how much calorie i should consume???
Avatar f tn I'm only 17... my weight is excessive... I'm 120 kg... I need to lose weight in 1 year... how can I be fit n slim in 1 year??
Avatar n tn Hey. I am 15 years of age! I am trying to lose weight. I am every fat! I need to lose weight but everytime I try it I fail. I start back eating sweet and bad foods. I feel emabarred when I say I try to lose weight because all my friends do is laugh at me and don't take it serious. I need tips on how to lose weight fast and healthily of course. I need someone to tell me what to do. Please I really need help. Thank you!