Posted by Nitro on September 29, 2003, at 13:15:36
In reply to Re: new to topamax, need some advice » platinumbride, posted by Jenni H on September 29, 2003, at 9:46:01
Just an FYI, my dr said that starting slowly on the topamax is the key to not having the bad side effects, so you may want to follow the slow start plan. my dr. was going to increase my dose every 4 days, but then we stopped it at such a low dose because the migraines stopped so I didn't get to see how the higher dosages worked. This may not be an appropriate forum but I thought I would share weight loss info on a program that worked well for me that I personally felt was healthy - I only had 30 lbs to lose and did it in 3 months and have kept it pretty well off for 2 years now, and have followed the program. It is the suzanne somers program. I know that with topamax you need to be careful not to do adkins or high protein diets, and with the SS diet you can have carb meals, you just combine carbs with carbs, you eat lots of veggies, you can eat fruits, and you drink lots of water which is important with topamax. I discussed the program with my dr. when I thought I would be taking a much higher dose of the topamax, and he thought it was fine with the topamax. I really like the program, have changed my way of eating permanently. My cholesterol dropped from high to the normal range and when I go off it and gain a few pounds I go back on and drop them. I personally know other people that have also been on it 2 years or more that have dropped over 100 lbs. I hope that isn't too much info, just wanted to share since the question about weight lsos came up. Nitro.
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