Posted by mair on March 22, 2003, at 8:49:24
In reply to Re: increasing Topamax script, posted by Podwoman on March 21, 2003, at 6:41:28
I started taking amitriptyline last summer and over the course of 4 or 5 months gained around 18 pounds which I have been unable to lose. I haven't been happy about it and it's been a real disincentive to increasing that AD when maybe an increase was called for.
During one session this fall my pdoc told me about topomax and after getting particularly disgusted with myself one day I asked her to put me on it. Now I'm really wondering whether it's indicated for me at all and whether she's really just humoring me. I'm pretty tall and the 18 lb gain isn't overwelmingly noticeable to alot of people because I was too light to begin with in the estimation of some. I feel weighted down now and most of my clothes (even new ones bought this fall to accommodate some extra weight) are uncomfortable. Binge eating has never been a problem, although during the period when I was gaining weight my apetite was definitely greater and I was eating more and eating more heavy calorie stuff (sweets which I didn't used to really care about). On the other hand the prescription she gave me is only for 50 mgs, which, from what I've read in this thread, maybe couldn't possibly do anything.
So what do you think is up? I've been at this dose for at least 2 weeks and while I haven't gained weight I certainly haven't lost any either. Mostly the topomax has just given me heartburn and constipation and made me feel pretty washed up. Should I just keep trying to increase this or is this drug really not indicated for me anyway since I'm not a binge eater? Is it possible that this dosage could be effective for me but I just haven't been taking it long enough?
Mair
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