Posted by iris2 on October 8, 2004, at 13:14:42
In reply to I don't know if it will work, posted by stressed on October 8, 2004, at 11:44:30
> Hey everyone, I am not intending to sound obsessive, but M is at 100 mg of topamax and she is still hungry. I'm not sure about the binging, I try not to pry, don't want to make matters worse. She's not experiencing many symptoms other than the tingling feet, dry mouth, and occasional light-headedness. She will not go back to Dr. unti next week. What do you think? You know how much I value oppions on here. Have a good day. -L
How long has she been on the Topimax? It takes a while for some of these meds to kick in and remember it is different for everyone. 100mg is not a large dose so she probably is still titrating up?
I think it is much more important to get the mood and binge eating problems under control and if the weight comes off at the same time great. But if she gets these under control she should have little problem loosing the extra pounds she has gained due to medication. I find it easier to loose pounds I gained from a medication than just from me eating!
Her emotional and mental well being is much more important than a few extra pounds.
Here are a few links I found that you might be intereted in reading about Topimax and binge eating.
http://remedyfind.com/rem.asp?ID=5536
http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/eating_disorders/site/story_edtreatment_2.htm
http://psychcentral.com/library/bingeeat_tx.htm
Hope they help.irene
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