Posted by headachequeen on March 12, 2005, at 22:38:32
In reply to Re: topomax and weight loss » challenged, posted by rainy on March 12, 2005, at 7:11:52
> Hi, challanged. I've been taking Topamax as a mood stabilizer for a couple of years. I may have have lost some weight on it after I reached about 250--300 mgs. Well, I know I did, but there were so many other things going on in my life, that it's a little hard to say if it was the medication or the other stuff that caused me to lose my appetite and about 30 pounds. 20 of those pounds I can attribute to moving, heat, depression and a broken rib. The other ten might be the Topamax.
> If you are careful about what you eat and drink (and Topamax has been very helpful in keeping me away from too much wine) and in moderate exercise, you know, a daily walk, that kind of [boring?] thing, you'll probably be OK. A lot of people on this board have lost more on Topamax, but it isn't a weight loss drug per se.
> Unfortunately, it's a bone loss drug. I hate the thought of gaining weight, so I'm willing to put up with the potential risks for the potential benefits--not gaining weight.
> Since going off Wellbutrin a couple of months ago and sitting on my butt instead of walking, I've gained about six pounds on nefazodone Hcl--generic for serzone. I've been hungry and sedentary. Duh. So it isn't magic for me but I think it will help me lose and keep me from gaining more. Fingers crossed, here.
> Keep us posted, don't give up on it and remember to increase your dose slowly to avoid the stupids which you might experience anyway. But going up slowly will soften them. This is the voice of stupid experience writing here.
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> rainy
Here I am, breaking all the rules again...
in fact tomorrow I shall post my new manifesto, my declaration of war and living but that is for tomorrow...
right now, noticing the mention of Welbutrin and having sneaked a peak at my mail when I am supposed to be in bed
I had to post...
There are all sorts of warnings attached to the ads for it up here.
Actually I believe it is illegal to advertise meds on tv up here, but I have been seeing quite a few so they must be slipping through.
One that is frequently aired is for Welbutrin.
The ads state that it is not to be used be people with seizure disorders as it can cause sezures or make them worse, so those of you who are taking Topomax for seizure activity and didn't know that, take heed, please.They also warn that people with eating disorders should not take Welbutrin...
then they go on to say that people who are suicidal especially teen-agers should not use Welbutrin as anti-depressants tend to increase such feelings...
that one was a real shock
I knew that it was a seizure producer but the other two were awakenings!!!!
kat
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