Posted by RES on June 8, 2002, at 13:34:35
In reply to Re: Topamax: weight loss/mild depression, posted by normc on April 5, 2002, at 16:22:17
I went to an endocrinologist who ruled out any metabolic disorders with my high weight (225 at 5'4"), but prescribed Topamax to help with weight loss. I have been on Weight Watchers for almost 2 years and been following it religiously and lost (only) 30 lbs. She started me on 25mg Topamax at night to add 25 mg after one week. I am also taking Zoloft for mild depression and she felt some weight gain could be attributed to SSRIs.
The only side effect she mentioned was the possibility of tingling of the extremities. I do not know if it makes sense to take this only for weight loss, although I really want and need to be thinner. I am one of those people who also tried phen-fen and had some valve damage (which has repaired itself).I feel a bit like a guinea pig, but this doctor is affiliated with a medical school and has a good reputation. After 2 days on 25 mg, I feel no real difference. Is it suppposed to cut your appetitie for all food? Thanks for any feedback.
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