Topomax, Weightloss,SideEffects,Pros

[Davetterrr]

Please share on how you have been effected by using Topamax.How long have you used it?Why?Have you had any side effects?And if so to what extreem.What other medications do you take along with Topomax.Has you family noticed any differences in you?

On that note let me introduce myself.My name is Davette.I have been on Topomax about 31/2months.I have migrains and seizures.I have been extremely effected by the side effects.Mostly memory and spelling.I have tingling in the fingers and toes.I also have little appetite and have lost 17lbs.Witch is great for me. I am over weight.I am tired more than normal,but i did sleep alot due to migrains.I do have more side effects and stuff,but I wont over load you all at once.I know this sounds like alot, but it has gotten better as time goes on. I have started to level off and become more normal.I dont feel the tingles as much and i have more of an appetite (darn)he he.I have less migrains down from 18 days a month to about 7 or 8 at the most.I am happy about that.Please feel free to ask any questions and talk about your self. we can help each other out.

[dmlem86]

i have a ? i was on topamax when i was 14 when they first diagnosed me with bipolar and it made me lose all.kinds of weight now i am back on it and im 22 and it seems like im not hardly losing anything. does anyone have any advice?

[mimi201984]

I just started topamax a week ago, how long does it take to notice weight loss or loss of appitite? I havent noticed it yet. Im on 100Mg a day

[Sheddy]

I was put on this med to help my restless legs.  Is there anyone anyone out there that has had success with it for this?

[annab2112]

I was put on topamax last august and the weight loss was negligable but nice.  I really wasn't all that overweight to begin with.

Since March I have been experiencing premature fullness that I suspect may be a result from this medication.   If it affects nerves, I wonder if it is not affecting the nerve that sends impulses to my stomach telling it that I am full.

Literally, I can take a few bites and feel abnormally full.  Might be coincidence, but on the nights when I accidentally skip doses, the following day, I can almost eat normally-only to have symptoms return the next morning and subsequent weeks with a vengence.  

Anybody else have anything like this at all!?

My neurologist doesn't seem to think this drug is to blame.  

[littlewaffle]

I do not have insurance now myself.  you can now get topamax at walmart  in a generic. it is a low price

[joaboveH2O]

Hi.  I suffered from MAV (migraine associated vertigo).  I had been taking topomax for 3 years and it was working great for me, maybe too great.  I was feeling great.  I was in great shape, eating whatever I wanted, working out on a regular basis.  It really changed my life.  I thought I was "better" so I went cold turkey.  I felt fine but started to notice my weight coming on really fast.  They my migraines came back and the vertigo.  Not immediate but after about 6 months.  After a year I have gained 30 pounds.  I have lost all my self esteem and deal with the migraines again.  I just started back on topomax again.  My doctor was right and I will never question him again.  I WILL take this for thr rest of my life.