Posted by shesupsidedown on December 11, 2003, at 12:21:05
In reply to Re: neuroleptic weight gain and response., posted by jtevers on December 10, 2003, at 16:41:55
I am most definately considering switching from Topamax to Lamactil....
I was concerned about the weight gain factor and the rash...?
As far as I know it is not supposed to make you gain large amounts of weight...any experiences?
What about this nasty rash?
Does it cause vitamin deficiencies like the Topamax?As for Topamax in my experience losing weight is a side effect of the medication...I dropped down to a unhealthy 95 lbs last summer and for someone with body image problems like previous issues with anorexia NOT GOOD! I warn against this med. if you have self image issues....even if you do need to lose weight...
First and foremost because the weight loss as I said is a side effect that will eventually (atleast in my case) taper off and you will return to your normal body weight...Sorry to rant...
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