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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 may start taking it again if we are not pregnant this month, then wean myself off again when I reach my goal. 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 was perscribed topamax for the daily headaches. I started at 25 mg once a day, then twice a day. Choose the stairs over the escalator and park as far from the store as you possibly can. My doc tells me it does change your taste buds and the only thing that really tasted good to me was milk. 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. On Topamax, it effortlessly dropped to 133, plateaued, then began dropping again (104) and after a couple of years crept up to156. 24, she was doing what she has always done. 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. I had side effects for two weeks and they consisted of pain in the back of my head and neck. 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. How long did it take before people noticed a reduced appetite. I started at 25 mg once a day, then twice a day. Before I took Topamax the migraines were quite bad, I was having them a couple times a week. 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. you know how desperiate you are to try ANTYHTING that might bring some sort of normalcy back. 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). should i increase my dose. Lastly, consider a diet, such as the Mediterrean diet or the paleo diet, but make sure that it is right for you. The hair loss problem seems to affect all people who lose weight quickly and many times is a protein problem. 2010, weigh 111 lbs. Today I took 25 mg. I tried lyrica and savella and those didnt work either. The icing on the cake was the insurance for the insurance company went bankrupt - I never knew that was even possible), sorry I digress. The side effects were minimal but the shakiness was by far the most annoying and continues to be. The hair loss problem seems to affect all people who lose weight quickly and many times is a protein problem. how often do you feel your migraines control your life. 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 was just started on Topamax along with keppra, lacimtal, duragesic fentyl patch (for pain - have had over 12 abdominal surgeries in 15 years). Be sure to count your calories, watch your portion sizes, and to never skip a meal. When Bill saw the car flip onto Allison, he immediately handed the cell phone to Caitlin and ran to the aid of Allison. 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. As George was driving up the hill, Allison went to the aid of the victim. She was left trapped underneath the car, facedown, with nothing but her head and her right shoulder exposed. Plus, I do not drink any carbonated beverages (ever). When Bill saw the car flip onto Allison, he immediately handed the cell phone to Caitlin and ran to the aid of Allison. I have lost a couple pounds already and my fave diet coke tastes gross. 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. Before the night was over, she would have a total of 12 broken bones, a lacerated skull requiring blood transfusions. I was perscribed topamax for the daily headaches. How long before the migraine cessation and weight loss. Before I took Topamax the migraines were quite bad, I was having them a couple times a week. I used to have migraines at least 5 or 6 times a week, and now I only have like 2 a month. I feel great and my blood sugar and pressure are all back to normal, healthy ranges. Anyway, Bill and I lifted the car off of Allison and the anonymous man slid her out. After a while (about three weeks) this started to subside. witch only happens in 8% of people (so lucky me) does anyone know if this will go away. I had a hard time remembering anything while on it. I have very thick hair, Christa has thin hair. I also have been on other drugs, and found that nothing works quite like topamax does. At age 19 during my spring semester of freshman year in college, I was put on Remeron for my depression and anxiety. My hunger pangs are more servere, though my taste buds are a bit affected, only some chocolates and soft drinks taste unusual. When the van hit the Subaru, the force of the accident forced the car back onto its wheels, with Allison underneath it. I have been on everything including the last Gabapentin. 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. The tingling and burning in my feet and hands it has helped. 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. Before the night was over, she would have a total of 12 broken bones, a lacerated skull requiring blood transfusions. Then i come here and see everyone talking about slowly working up to it, also the topamax websight said the same thing. Anyway, Bill and I lifted the car off of Allison and the anonymous man slid her out. I have been taking topamax for 4 months now and have experienced the change in taste with the soda. Because I was on so many medications at the time, we were looking to eliminate as many as we could that were unnescessary. The main side effect of the medication, which I personally LOVE, is the fact that I have so far lost 15 lbs. Filling up on junk food or carbs is a bad idea. Some of my memory never came back. Community Dashboard Random Article About Us Categories Recent Changes. It is often said that from every negative a positive arises, according to Allison. Hi, I just started taking TMax yesterday and am very hopeful for the benefits to begins. 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. 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. 2010 I had an accident (I will paste the details below) and when taken to the hospital was 156. I was on Topamax for neuralgia in my leg and had the bonus of the side effect anorexia. My appetite is the a bit different, I never ate during the day but always ate dinner. But I still lost 25 pounds in a little over a month. I have been on everything including the last Gabapentin. See what works best for you when it comes to food. I am only on 50mg a day but I will contact my doctor to find out whether I should increase my dosage or not. However, I do get the tingling (my feet and hands) and numbness (my face), and the confusion and forgetfulness. But your body still needs exercise to remain healthy while you lose the weight. Remember that games like volleyball, tennis, and even Frisbee can help you burn calories while having a blast, making exercise a social and fun activity you will want to enjoy everyday. 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. Having been married for several years, George knew he had to pull over so that I could assist. I took my first pill yesterday, 25 mg for a week working up to 100 by week 4. 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. Within a minute of freeing her, the entire county showed up. Is the weight loss only a factor if you experience the loss of appetite. I was under many life changes during this time, so I have no idea what eventually stopped the stomach aches. Upon arrival at Milford Hospital, Allison was immediately transferred to the trauma center in Danbury, Conn. eeks. I got weightloss but after I was up to 400mg. Today, Allison has still only had the one surgery and is resting at home. I got one and immediately mentioned to my husband that it tasted really horrible to me. 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. As most of you probably know, I was actually staying home. Hello, I used to take Topamax for migraines in high school because my migraines were taking away from my everyday life. My doc tells me it does change your taste buds and the only thing that really tasted good to me was milk. I have recently re-started Topamax alongside Propanolol to manage my migraines. 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. People who do not lose weight on tomapax are taking pills which counter act weight loss. 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. As George was driving up the hill, Allison went to the aid of the victim. 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. Well, I totally lost my appetite almost and had to be reminded to eat by my caregiver. 2010 I had an accident (I will paste the details below) and when taken to the hospital was 156. As most of you probably know, I was actually staying home. I have been on 25mg of topamax for two weeks now and have found my appetite increase. I had a hard time remembering anything while on it. Never figured what it was think it might have been gull stones ot kidney stones cause by the meds according to dr. eeks. I have been on Topamax for a little over 3 months now, and I love it. 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 used to know my topamax blood level was high when the tip of my nose tingled. I live in a different state and am considered to have thin hair. 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. However, in speaking with other trauma victims, I have heard that weight loss, lack of appetite, etc. However, in speaking with other trauma victims, I have heard that weight loss, lack of appetite, etc. 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. Still taking Imitrex, two 100 mg tabs per migraine. 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. ie: do you feel a burden to others. 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 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 asked her what was she taking and she said Topamax. 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 live in a different state and am considered to have thin hair. MY doc is hoping this will work for my migraines and my nerve pain. Does the weight come back when you get off of it. 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. How long did it take before people noticed a reduced appetite. Also, I know how tempting it is not to exercise while on Topamax since you tend to lose weight without needing the physical activity. 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 started when the drug was fairly unknown to most and a generic wasnt available at the time. 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 also have fibromyalgia so I thought the forgetfulness was the fibro-fog, also noticing increased poor concentration, especially trying to study. I easily drank about 2 liters of Coke a day and now I cannot stand the taste. I am wondering if prescribing topamax for ddd is common among neurologists. They continued my Topamax, and I have continued it since coming home,and noe in early Aug. George pulled over, let Allison out and then proceeded to drive up the hill to warn oncoming cars of the accident below. I stopped taking the combination therapy because after getting much better, my depression symptoms got much worse while I was still on the medicine. If you make you own soup, or meals, you get to put whatever you want in it. I will admit that I am hoping for weight loss but I am not expecting it. I actually got off topamax 2 years ago, because the migraines stopped. 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. Allison is expected to make a nearly full recovery. Filling up on junk food or carbs is a bad idea. I was just recently put on topamax 25 mg for the weight loss benefits and have been reading the side effects. I get the numbness in my face, and I notice it especially in the mornings, when I am putting on makeup. Update: I am now on 100 mgs of Topamax daily. 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. Now I have energy and the weight is dropping. m. I would be in the middle of a sentence and forget what I was saying. Wellbutrin helped keep me from gaining weight during my battle with quitting smoking, which is amazing and made cigarettes taste horrible. Now I have started this and I am not too concerned with the side effects if they are just in the beginning. 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. s. I will post every week to update everyone on my experience with Topamax. Make as many trips upstairs as possible, walk the dog three times a day, and dust, sweep, and mop with vigor. Today, Allison has still only had the one surgery and is resting at home. Be realistic about the type of exercise you can do when starting a new program. Has anyone else found these sideffects, there has been no weightloss but it is only early days. I have lost a couple pounds already and my fave diet coke tastes gross. I was unable to control my cravings and appetite during all this time and have gone from 135 to 162 in a very short period of time. Has anyone else found these sideffects, there has been no weightloss but it is only early days. Now I have energy and the weight is dropping. 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 forgot to mention, YES, I have noticed the hair loss side effect. In 3 months I gained 50 pounds, weighing in at around 175. 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. I was just started on Topamax along with keppra, lacimtal, duragesic fentyl patch (for pain - have had over 12 abdominal surgeries in 15 years). Please let me know how it goes with your increased dosage. 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. I am to increase to two pills a day for a month, then three then four, etc until visiting the doctor again in may. I may start taking it again if we are not pregnant this month, then wean myself off again when I reach my goal. I will admit that I am hoping for weight loss but I am not expecting it. 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. I demanded to be taken off Remeron but the damage was already done. 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. Is the weight loss only a factor if you experience the loss of appetite. I am starting Topamax today for the first time ever, but I have a question, my dosage is 200mg TWICE. Pepper. My doctors say they will increase my dose of the topamax soon. Rowdy is a stray cat that Allison found in the family barn and raised on a bottle. Asked if she would continue to stop to aid victims, Allison had this to say. This is what results in the side effect of loss of appetite, at least for me. However, I do get the tingling (my feet and hands) and numbness (my face), and the confusion and forgetfulness. Below I will paste the article about my accident. If you make you own soup, or meals, you get to put whatever you want in it. Desperate for help, I went to a weight loss clinic as soon as school ended. Even just a simple walk around the block is good for you. Then i come here and see everyone talking about slowly working up to it, also the topamax websight said the same thing. Obviously she has gotten off of the pills, and we are trying vitamins, Biotin, and hair products. 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. 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. I may go back on the Topamax as a combination therapy to shed these extra pounds. I did have a mild case of the forgetfulness and not able to get my words out, but it only lasted about a month. The combination of hormones and Topamax worked extremely well. I have started taking Topamax this week for migraines - starting on 25mg working up to 100mg. Self prescribed for weight loss and anxiety to lower my blood pressure as well. Allison is a nurse and on the night of Jan. I started taking Topamax about a year ago paired with Zoloft and it had a few side effects. Please let me know how it goes with your increased dosage. This is my second time taking Topamax at 100mg a day for sezuires I am supposed to be taking 200 a day. I seem to get them first thing in the morning or late night if I stay up. Hello, I used to take Topamax for migraines in high school because my migraines were taking away from my everyday life. in a. By the time George arrived at the scene, another man, by the name of Bill, had stopped. I feel great and my blood sugar and pressure are all back to normal, healthy ranges. 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. 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. was very tired, but it did help lower my systolic bp lowest it has been in months. to a year is common, if not universal. Does anyone else get the numbness in their face. It finally did stop, and now it is very thin, but I have a lot of new hair growing in. 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. 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. Even just a simple walk around the block is good for you. I have recently re-started Topamax alongside Propanolol to manage my migraines. They recently came back and I am back on Topamax. I decreased one pill every two weeks, then had to be off of it for a full month before we could start. Below I will paste the article about my accident. I stopped taking the combination therapy because after getting much better, my depression symptoms got much worse while I was still on the medicine. I took pregnancy tests and went to the dr, but it isnt that. I was down from 160lbs to 109lbs but of course this was over some period of time more so a year or two. On imitrex as well, it does not work either. They recently came back and I am back on Topamax. Come to find out they prevent the headache but it also helps with my fibromyalgia symptoms. Flash ice had just occurred and the car had slid and flipped up onto its side. Never figured what it was think it might have been gull stones ot kidney stones cause by the meds according to dr. Also, I know how tempting it is not to exercise while on Topamax since you tend to lose weight without needing the physical activity. Flash ice had just occurred and the car had slid and flipped up onto its side. My dr called me in a script for topamax for my migraines. 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. The icing on the cake was the insurance for the insurance company went bankrupt - I never knew that was even possible), sorry I digress. Well, I totally lost my appetite almost and had to be reminded to eat by my caregiver. The side effects were minimal but the shakiness was by far the most annoying and continues to be. Upon arrival at Milford Hospital, Allison was immediately transferred to the trauma center in Danbury, Conn. Self prescribed for weight loss and anxiety to lower my blood pressure as well. The icing on the cake was the insurance for the insurance company went bankrupt - I never knew that was even possible), sorry I digress. 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. Consider a treatment, such as visiting a sauna or doing a body wrap. I have very thick hair, Christa has thin hair. 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 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. Asked if she would continue to stop to aid victims, Allison had this to say. 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. Took 50 mg. The kicker here is that now my Dr. 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. Please advise. I have been on Topamax, 50 mg for a week, and I have already lost 5 lbs. 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 took my first pill yesterday, 25 mg for a week working up to 100 by week 4. They continued my Topamax, and I have continued it since coming home,and noe in early Aug. To all those reading may every day be a little better than the day before. , for 6 mos. I was unable to control my cravings and appetite during all this time and have gone from 135 to 162 in a very short period of time. She was left trapped underneath the car, facedown, with nothing but her head and her right shoulder exposed. I also had the taste change when drinking soda which also got better but more recently. I am so happy to hear that you actually did lose the weight a second time around. The first time I lost about 35 lbs with the effects but kept going and lost a total of 76lbs. He and his daughter Caitlin had stopped to help the original accident victim along with Joneses. I was on 400mg and had to wean myself off of it before we could start trying. The main side effect of the medication, which I personally LOVE, is the fact that I have so far lost 15 lbs. I started when the drug was fairly unknown to most and a generic wasnt available at the time. Finally, Allison was safely enclosed in the ambulance. The combination of hormones and Topamax worked extremely well. I get the numbness in my face, and I notice it especially in the mornings, when I am putting on makeup. Allison is expected to make a nearly full recovery. also could this drug alter my brain function since I know it is used for bi-polar and seizure disorder. Some of my memory never came back. In Jan. 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 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. 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. When I started out, I got a lot of energy, lost 35lbs. in a. It wakes me up at night sometimes, but usually goes away after a few minutes. I recently re-started on the Topamax because I am having frequent, horrible migraines. She was a bit disoriented, but she was most concerned about the others in the car with her.
I have digenerative disc disease and my neirologist just prescribed topamax. I am starting Topamax today for the first time ever, but I have a question, my dosage is 200mg TWICE. It wakes me up at night sometimes, but usually goes away after a few minutes. I have so far lost 15 pounds on the topamax and a total of 30 since the beginning of the summer. The only side effect I have experienced is weight loss, which I am thrilled about. Pepper. , for 6 mos. Thanks. 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. Does anyone else get the numbness in their face. I am also on Zoloft 100mg to help with the Bipolar depression. 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. I decreased one pill every two weeks, then had to be off of it for a full month before we could start. I have been on Topamax, 50 mg for a week, and I have already lost 5 lbs. Now that I am off Topamax I have gained those 10 lbs back, and I cannot stop eating. There must have been 40 rescuers on the scene within 10 minutes of the initial accident. 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 did have a mild case of the forgetfulness and not able to get my words out, but it only lasted about a month. That has never happend to me in my entire life. Thanks. The tingling and burning in my feet and hands it has helped. When the van hit the Subaru, the force of the accident forced the car back onto its wheels, with Allison underneath it. This is my second time taking Topamax at 100mg a day for sezuires I am supposed to be taking 200 a day. Highway heroine on mend after 12 broken bones. 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 also have been on other drugs, and found that nothing works quite like topamax does. I also suffer from bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety and take Prozac and Lamotrigine. Please advise. Desperate for help, I went to a weight loss clinic as soon as school ended. 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 was just recently put on topamax 25 mg for the weight loss benefits and have been reading the side effects. I first took Topamax at age 17 for migraines, which I suffered terribly from. I recently re-started on the Topamax because I am having frequent, horrible migraines. As most of you probably know, I was actually staying home. Finally, Allison was safely enclosed in the ambulance. ie: do you feel a burden to others. I have so far lost 15 pounds on the topamax and a total of 30 since the beginning of the summer. I was on 400mg and had to wean myself off of it before we could start trying. 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. My hunger pangs are more servere, though my taste buds are a bit affected, only some chocolates and soft drinks taste unusual. 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. My doc just put me on Topamax for migraine prevention and Bipolar mood swings. On Topamax, it effortlessly dropped to 133, plateaued, then began dropping again (104) and after a couple of years crept up to156. 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. witch only happens in 8% of people (so lucky me) does anyone know if this will go away. m. Unfortunately Remeron has a side effect of extreme weight gain. I am so happy to hear that you actually did lose the weight a second time around. This time I will do better with my appetite and cravings because I know what happened last time. The other was insistent that the pelvis needed to be stabilized. I have been on Topamax for a little over 3 months now, and I love it. 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. tonight. My doctors say they will increase my dose of the topamax soon. Variety is the key to both promoting a healthier you and keeping you motivated. How long before the migraine cessation and weight loss. I also had the taste change when drinking soda which also got better but more recently. Hello, I used to take Topamax for migraines in high school because my migraines were taking away from my everyday life. I took pregnancy tests and went to the dr, but it isnt that. See what works best for you when it comes to food. My dr called me in a script for topamax for my migraines. Instead, try out different exercises until you find a few that you really love, like swimming, biking, or even Zumba. I actually got off topamax 2 years ago, because the migraines stopped. On imitrex as well, it does not work either. has me on it. Unfortunately Remeron has a side effect of extreme weight gain. 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. I have pernicious anemia and am hoping once my levels go up, my migraines will be less frequent and severe. My doc just put me on Topamax for migraine prevention and Bipolar mood swings. Today I took 25 mg. along with maxalt. I got weightloss but after I was up to 400mg. so I am extremely worried about losing my new hairs and the little that I do have. Having been married for several years, George knew he had to pull over so that I could assist. I asked her what was she taking and she said Topamax. What i do like about it is no migranes and i sleep through the entire night which never happens with me. 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. I started taking Topamax about a year ago paired with Zoloft and it had a few side effects. I am to increase to two pills a day for a month, then three then four, etc until visiting the doctor again in may. There must have been 40 rescuers on the scene within 10 minutes of the initial accident. The original accident victim, Vita, had minor injuries and was treated and released. After a while (about three weeks) this started to subside. The weight loss aspect is the only plus. I have been on Topamax for almost 2 months now and in the beginning, I had the tingling bad in my feet and hands. to a year is common, if not universal. and will take 25 mg. The worst side effect I had was being able to talk. People who do not lose weight on tomapax are taking pills which counter act weight loss. Topamax being one of them because it was just a preventative. If any of you see a neurologist and have to fill out that questionaire of 10 questions. But I still lost 25 pounds in a little over a month. 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 Jan. I had seen her (Tina the M-in-L) about 4 mos. I was under many life changes during this time, so I have no idea what eventually stopped the stomach aches. Because I was on so many medications at the time, we were looking to eliminate as many as we could that were unnescessary. 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 think it must have something to do with the Carbon Oxide gas or something. So far my migraines have not gotten a ton better, but they have subsided some. I have fine hair as it is and already use hair extensions for length but would hate to lose top hair. in a. has me on it. I noticed it has been a little more difficult to spell when taking notes over the past two days, or maybe its a coincidence. 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 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 actually got off topamax 2 years ago, because the migraines stopped. 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. Took 50 mg. At age 19 during my spring semester of freshman year in college, I was put on Remeron for my depression and anxiety. tonight. 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. 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. 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. how often do you feel your migraines control your 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. The worst side effect I had was being able to talk. I will post every week to update everyone on my experience with Topamax. I am afraid of hair loss so will try to remember to take lots of biotin. I have been taking topamax for 4 months now and have experienced the change in taste with the soda. They recently came back and I am back on Topamax. If I can lose 35 more lbs, I will be down to 130lbs after a lifetime of struggling with weight problems. That has never happend to me in my entire life. 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. If I can lose 35 more lbs, I will be down to 130lbs after a lifetime of struggling with weight problems. The only side effect I have experienced is weight loss, which I am thrilled about. ago at a party and then i saw her at Christmas and it was shocking. Regardless of how busy you are, it is essential that you make time to exercise each day if you actually want to lose weight and keep it off. When you do the same exercise day in and day out, you put yourself at a higher risk of injuring yourself. I was taking 800 mgs of gabapentin for nerve pain but was taken off when it no longer worked. My appetite is the a bit different, I never ate during the day but always ate dinner. 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. I was have anxiety and nervousness so I reduced back to the 25mg and am doing great with it. I am afraid of hair loss so will try to remember to take lots of biotin. Does the weight come back when you get off of it. 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). The best way to get into exercising is by picking exercises that you are actually going to do and, hopefully, enjoy. 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. I think it must have something to do with the Carbon Oxide gas or something. It has brought the biggest change to my life and I will never be the same. 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 so insistent that my daughter finally had an official-looking diploma made up for him to make me happy. m. 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. Allison is a nurse and on the night of Jan. It has brought the biggest change to my life and I will never be the same. The other was insistent that the pelvis needed to be stabilized. To all those reading may every day be a little better than the day before. I have friends who have been on weight watchers and have had this also. so I am extremely worried about losing my new hairs and the little that I do have. was very tired, but it did help lower my systolic bp lowest it has been in months. I first took Topamax at age 17 for migraines, which I suffered terribly from. Still taking Imitrex, two 100 mg tabs per migraine. The icing on the cake was the insurance for the insurance company went bankrupt - I never knew that was even possible), sorry I digress. So I said I want it. Obviously she has gotten off of the pills, and we are trying vitamins, Biotin, and hair products. I also take Wellbutrin and have taken Wellbutrin since I quit smoking in 2006. It finally did stop, and now it is very thin, but I have a lot of new hair growing in. Write an Article Request a New Article Answer a Request More Ideas. I easily drank about 2 liters of Coke a day and now I cannot stand the taste. Now I have started this and I am not too concerned with the side effects if they are just in the beginning. I had seen her (Tina the M-in-L) about 4 mos. Highway heroine on mend after 12 broken bones. Hi, I just started taking TMax yesterday and am very hopeful for the benefits to begins. I have started taking Topamax this week for migraines - starting on 25mg working up to 100mg. 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. 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. Is the weight loss only a factor if you experience the loss of appetite. I also suffer from bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety and take Prozac and Lamotrigine. By the time George arrived at the scene, another man, by the name of Bill, had stopped. I was just started on Topamax along with keppra, lacimtal, duragesic fentyl patch (for pain - have had over 12 abdominal surgeries in 15 years). 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. I had side effects for two weeks and they consisted of pain in the back of my head and neck. 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. 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 have been on 25mg of topamax for two weeks now and have found my appetite increase. I have pernicious anemia and am hoping once my levels go up, my migraines will be less frequent and severe. 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. Within a minute of freeing her, the entire county showed up. If you are hoping to lose weight and keep it off, you will have to do more than a condensed fitness program. I was have anxiety and nervousness so I reduced back to the 25mg and am doing great with it. I noticed it has been a little more difficult to spell when taking notes over the past two days, or maybe its a coincidence. 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. 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. Is the weight loss only a factor if you experience the loss of appetite. If any of you see a neurologist and have to fill out that questionaire of 10 questions. 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. 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 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. 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. So I said I want it. 24, she was doing what she has always done. Weight and resistance training do not lead to immediate weight loss, but can trigger your metabolism to use energy more efficiently. m. Rowdy is a stray cat that Allison found in the family barn and raised on a bottle. This is what results in the side effect of loss of appetite, at least for me. I actually got off topamax 2 years ago, because the migraines stopped. 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 was so insistent that my daughter finally had an official-looking diploma made up for him to make me happy. 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. you know how desperiate you are to try ANTYHTING that might bring some sort of normalcy back. She was a bit disoriented, but she was most concerned about the others in the car with her. The first time I lost about 35 lbs with the effects but kept going and lost a total of 76lbs. I was taking 800 mgs of gabapentin for nerve pain but was taken off when it no longer worked. 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). It was his arrival at the hospital that sped up her recovery. 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 now weigh about 149 and am still dropping pounds. 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 tried lyrica and savella and those didnt work either. I have now lost 11lbs and I really feel good. The original accident victim, Vita, had minor injuries and was treated and released. Exercise daily, set realistic goals, and keep up the cardio. 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. and will take 25 mg. ago at a party and then i saw her at Christmas and it was shocking. in a. I am also taking other medications, I hope they dont interfere with the weight loss aspect of the medicine. 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. 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 used to know my topamax blood level was high when the tip of my nose tingled. As most of you probably know, I was actually staying home. I now weigh about 149 and am still dropping pounds. s. I got one and immediately mentioned to my husband that it tasted really horrible to me. 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. I have friends who have been on weight watchers and have had this also. I am also taking other medications, I hope they dont interfere with the weight loss aspect of the medicine. But now the excessive diarrhea and the appetite loss have enlightened my life again. I have fine hair as it is and already use hair extensions for length but would hate to lose top hair. What i do like about it is no migranes and i sleep through the entire night which never happens with me. Update: I am now on 100 mgs of Topamax daily. I also have fibromyalgia so I thought the forgetfulness was the fibro-fog, also noticing increased poor concentration, especially trying to study. 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 may go back on the Topamax as a combination therapy to shed these extra pounds. 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. Topamax being one of them because it was just a preventative. 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. Plus, I do not drink any carbonated beverages (ever). MY doc is hoping this will work for my migraines and my nerve pain. In 3 months I gained 50 pounds, weighing in at around 175. 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. Hello, I used to take Topamax for migraines in high school because my migraines were taking away from my everyday life. So far my migraines have not gotten a ton better, but they have subsided some. 2010, weigh 111 lbs. 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. It was his arrival at the hospital that sped up her recovery. To all those reading may every day be a little better than the day before. I used to have migraines at least 5 or 6 times a week, and now I only have like 2 a month. I also take Wellbutrin and have taken Wellbutrin since I quit smoking in 2006. Wellbutrin helped keep me from gaining weight during my battle with quitting smoking, which is amazing and made cigarettes taste horrible. George pulled over, let Allison out and then proceeded to drive up the hill to warn oncoming cars of the accident below. 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. He and his daughter Caitlin had stopped to help the original accident victim along with Joneses. 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. While a combination of cardio and resistance training are important for overall body health, cardiovascular training. But your body still needs exercise to remain healthy while you lose the weight. When I started out, I got a lot of energy, lost 35lbs. should i increase my dose. I seem to get them first thing in the morning or late night if I stay up. This time I will do better with my appetite and cravings because I know what happened last time. To all those reading may every day be a little better than the day before. I have leveled off and lost 30 pounds since late October. The kicker here is that now my Dr. Lots of luck to you and I hope this helped you in some way. I would be in the middle of a sentence and forget what I was saying. along with maxalt. I am also on Zoloft 100mg to help with the Bipolar depression. I was on Topamax for neuralgia in my leg and had the bonus of the side effect anorexia. The dose on the topamax is listed as take one 100mg pill at bedtime. I forgot to mention, YES, I have noticed the hair loss side effect. They recently came back and I am back on Topamax. I have leveled off and lost 30 pounds since late October. 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. 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 demanded to be taken off Remeron but the damage was already done. 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. 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. 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. Lots of luck to you and I hope this helped you in some way. I was down from 160lbs to 109lbs but of course this was over some period of time more so a year or two. But now the excessive diarrhea and the appetite loss have enlightened my life again. I have now lost 11lbs and I really feel good.
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