Posted by helenag on February 9, 2004, at 22:12:11
In reply to Re: Topamax=weight loss?, posted by Zena on February 8, 2004, at 15:27:36
I've been on Topamax for nine months and titrated up to a dose of 300mg, where I have been since December. Prior to that, was at 200mg. I have lost 20 pounds, mostly from loss of appetite. I eat once a day, at dinner time. Maybe a couple times a week I will eat a little something for lunch. Just not hungry.
Side effects include sometimes tingling in hands and feet (mainly in morning and hardly bothers me anymore). The worst side effect is the cognitive difficulties which continue to plague me, especially when I am stressed or tired. I forget names of people, places, and things.
The drug has been excellent in controlling mood swings where others have failed.
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