Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

from weight loss to weight gain

I started out on 2-25mg topamax a day and was losing weight my dr put me on just 1-50mg now and am gaining weight like crazy,is there a reason for this change that I should be aware or have checked
3 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
1461073 tn?1308677548
Hello, I agree with the other posts that topamax isn't likely the cause.  You might want to see about getting your doctor to check a Thyroid level, a Fasting Blood Sugar, and an A1C, on you because Hypothyroidism, or Diabetes very well could be the culprit.  I Hope This Helps! Good Luck and God Bless Brenda
Helpful - 0
1545539 tn?1295626684
topamax shouldnt cause you to gain weight at all i was on it for a while and  lost like 40 lbs never gained any of it back either you should talk to your dr about it
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
side effect of topamax is loosing weight.  should not cause gain at all.  you may want to look at other factors
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the General Health Community

Top General Health Answerers
363281 tn?1643235611
Nelson, New Zealand
1756321 tn?1547095325
Queensland, Australia
19694731 tn?1482849837
AL
80052 tn?1550343332
way off the beaten track!, BC
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
When it comes to your health, timing is everything
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.