Posted by helenag on July 10, 2004, at 12:57:10
In reply to Topamax, posted by Momof4 on July 10, 2004, at 9:47:31
Topamax has evened out my moods as well, though I am on a higher dose. Just have decreased from 300mg to 200mg. I believe weight loss, as a side effect, does not occur for all patients. Just a caveat, so that you are not disappointed when pounds don't come magically off.
Topamax does have an appetite suppressing side effect that is responsible for the weight loss. This is what happened to me. Don't know for sure how many pounds I lost directly attributed to the drug, as I was very sick and in and out of the hospital many times during the start up of the drug. If I had to guess, maybe a good 20 pounds.
Seems if you are feeling better, weight watchers and walking/exercise would fit in your life now. Glad to hear that the med is working for you.
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