Any luck with Topamax?

[NashvilleChick]

My dr. put me on Topamax... for migranes, but also for weightloss... He says it will really kick in and start helping me shed weight once I get up to the 150-200mg mark. I am currently on 100mg's/day and will increase to 150mgs by the weeks end...then 200mg's by the following week...
Anyone else use this drug and what are your experiances at the different dosage levels? I have no headaches at all which I love... no side effects except for an occasional slight tingly feeling in my heels of my foot... but its very very mild and very unnoticable.(may not even be related...who knows)
But anyway, if anyone has any input to offer, that would be awesome.
Anyone lose any good amount of weight? If so, how much and in what time frame?
I notice a big decrese in my appetite already... pretty much have to force myself to eat cause i am never hungry which is nice.... wonder what will happen as the dosage goes up even more?

Thanks!

[molina79]

hello everyone, I am a severe migraine sufferer have been since the age of 15, my attacks are very intense usually end up in the hospital on an ivy, my days consist of worrying about my next attack and wondering when the next one will come, my boyfriend seems to think that they arent as bad as they truely are. I have been prescribed many medications to help reduce or prevent my migraines but so far nothing has helped.  My Dr. decided to see how I would do on topamax (topiramate) generic name, but I am so nervous that I  may have an adverse reaction, does any one have any good advice the mg is 50mgs at bedtime, today i am trying my first dose hoping to shed some weight & not concentrate on my migraines as much.

[Kellybean2001]

I have recognized that I am depressed, over weight suffer stupidly with irritability and anxiety and wanted to take topamax (Im also over weight) I have been to the GP who prescribed me a medication, I haven't taken as I don't want to gain weight (plus it states I cant drive!) I would love to take a medication that enhances my mood & makes me lose weight, I have never taken any medication at all before for depression,  I wanted to take 15mg and just stay at that dose I don't want to increase it? whats ur advice on me taking these topamax?

[Lariap99]

My Dr. put my on Topamax last summer to prevent my migraines, which it has done wonderfully! In a little under a year I lost 145 pounds! I am no longer pre-diabetic and feeling alot better about myself! There are some side effects that I have noticed like tingeling sensation running up and down my arms (this doesn't happen often and it last a short period) every once in a while, and I sometimes have trouble recalling words I know as well as my own name. However, in my book, these side effects are worth dealing with for all the benefits that I have received from taking Topamax! THANK YOU TOPAMAX...YOU SAVED MY LIFE!

[seeker1230]

I recently started taking Topomax for Migraines.  It has been one month. I started with 25mg once daily. No headaches..only pressure and throbbing in my head 3 times this month but NO pain.. So doc and I decided to increase dose to 25 mg 3 times daily.  I have lost 5 pounds on the low  dosage and hope to lose more (could stand to lose 30 more actually).  I have cut out all carbonated beverages do to the change of taste side effect. All carbonated drinks taste like flat metal.

[bullen03]

so ive started topamax recently...only 1 week ago...i am taking 25mg 3X per day for a few different reasons...1:bipolar disorder 2:migrains 3:Anxiety 4:Depression 5:obeseity.... i have not noticed any symptoms like loss of appetite or numbness or tingling...i know it works wonders for my migrains and im definitely less "snappy"...but im aa little concerned with the confusion, weather it ever goes away or gets better after body gets adjusted to the meds...i dont know how i feel one minute to the next or what i want...
and its funny that i have found everyone posting about the pop tastes, i had fountain pop today, something i usually enjoy and it was awful. my mother said it was actually better then normal....something is wrong there, lol...im not complaining though, i do need to back away from sweets...
ive struggled with my weight fom all my life and when i found out this drug will also help me lose weight i couldnt wait to get started...now i cant wait to see some results, most my depression comes from lack of self love, i despise my body view and cant wait for a new mirror....im just wondering, does this work for everyone???

[lioness38]

I'm relieved I found this forum!  I started 25 mg. 1x day( working up to 100 mg 1x day) Topomax last Sun.(5 days ago) and feel soooo tired, but no migraines.  My appetite has about vanished, which is a great side effect, but my family is freaked out about my having to force myself to eat and not enjoying much of anything. They think it's odd because I'm 265 lbs/  5'7'' and normally love to cook & eat and not crazy about exercising.  I have tingly feet and hands, but sounds like a common side effect, that I hope disappears along with the diarrhea all day long.  Did I read avoiding dairy helps?  I will try that.  It would be a double blessing to have the migraines that have plaugued most of my life go away and well as lose about 100 lbs, but I hope to combat the awful tiredness and lack of concentration.  Maybe coffee instead of diet colas? (which I was addicted to and taste kinda crappy now).  Best wishes to all topomax buddies!