Topamax and Weight Loss - Headaches & Migraines Message Board

mickih · 09-07-2005, 10:34 AM

How exactly does Topamax cause weight loss? Is it because it causes a decrease in appetite or is there some other way that it causes you to lose weight? I was just curious. I have been on a low dose for about 2 months, and I've lost about 5 pounds.

alleyoop49 · 09-07-2005, 03:32 PM

How exactly does Dopamax cause weight loss? Probably by killing brain cells. Be careful.

alley

mickih · 09-07-2005, 08:28 PM

I only take 50mg per day.

studey · 09-08-2005, 06:36 AM

I've been on it for 18 months, There are side effects that takes time for your body to get use to...I started out real slow and tirated up..Taking 200 mgs daily now. It helps me alot with nerve pain I have in my brain ( and with head pain also ) But it took me 6 months to get to 200 mgs, I took it slow. To get use to the side effects gradually. Another side effect that has been nice is the weight loss, 35 pounds and only 15 more pounds to go....I have no appetite and pepsi taste good now, Hugs, Cindy

Sowul · 09-10-2005, 05:31 PM

For me I just have no appetite. I have to force myself to eat 1000 calories a day and that is still hard for me to get down. (i usually had no problem chowing down 2 servings per meal 5-6 times a day =) )
I weight about 130 now (i'm 5"4) and really don't want to lose anymore weight...but i can't seem to stop losing it. I've lost about 15 pounds in the last month.