Posted by Elizabeth on June 3, 2001, at 20:47:41
In reply to Re: Topamax and Obesity, posted by Made-up Name on June 2, 2001, at 17:58:49
> Elizabeth, I mean that I started having carbohydrate cravings again and being hungry. What sets me off is the time of day--I know that it is 3 PM without even looking at a clock because that is when I get the overwhelming desire to binge.
OK. I gather that a lot of people have carb cravings at a particular time of day. Had you been eating breakfast?
I'm glad you stopped purging; that does no good (as you discovered) and can be dangerous.
> My old cat developed diabetes and renal failure at the time the diet quit working on my appetite. I am sure the stress of having to deal with the daily shots and knowing he will die within a year is what set me off.
You mean diabetic cats can't get effective treatment? That is sad. I hope that both of you will be able to give each other comfort.
> I have never tried Wellbutrin. Maybe that would help. Probably Topamax is being hyped for binge eating disorder by Johnson & Johnson when it is really not that effective.
Topamax really does cause weight loss for a lot of people. Wellbutrin is another option (although I don't know if either of these would continue working over time, any more than the stimulants do).
One other thing occurred to me. This is just a hunch...have you ever tried melatonin?
best wishes,
-elizabeth
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