Topamax and weight loss

[bobbiek]

I have digenerative disc disease and my neirologist just prescribed topamax,
he said it would help with the pain and tingling but could result in weight loss.
  I am wondering if prescribing topamax for ddd is common among neurologists? I can't seem to find any other information related to topamax as a pain med, only information I have is that it's a powerful drug with lots of side effects, most not so good.
The weight loss aspect is the only plus...also could this drug alter my brain function since I know it is used for bi-polar and seizure disorder... I'd like to know more about this med both from a neurologists view and from a weight loss specialists view. before I make a decision to take this medication
Thanks in advance for any/all responses

[JEB86]

how long did it take you to lose all that weight?

[dee971]

take biotin supplements and b12 good vitamins good protien and low sugar good luck

[dee971]

take biotin replacement fromthe healthnfood store to stop hair loss

[dee971]

get biotin from the health food store it will stop the hair thinnning and get a good vitain replacement good b12 replacement too. eat protien with each eal and no sweets good uck

[dee971]

get biotin from health food store to offst the weight loss. also i tale a greaat vitamin supplement for b12 and i tale omega3  hope this helps

[dee971]

keep your eye open about the drug qnexa, combo of phentermine and topamax, hopefully july 17 it will be fda approved for weight loss for bi of 30 or more or other weight causing problems too, You need a prescription for topamax but it is also given for mood disorders which most of us have when we are overweight. try not to have any other meds or ssri antidepressants , we all know gain weight is a huge issue with these. go to your dr and get a psych referral to get the drug, hopefully it will work, good luck