Posted by helenag on February 24, 2004, at 14:29:24
In reply to Re: topomax » sjb, posted by headachequeen on February 23, 2004, at 16:47:56
Topamax has been an excellent mood stabilizer for me. I have been at 300mg since December and because OF the appetite suppression, I am going to have to ask my doctor to decrease my dose. Not that I mind losing the weight, which I continue to do so at 2-3 pounds a week, but because I think it is getting unhealthy to eat once a day. I have literally no appetite all day till the end of the day. Just what nutrition my body is missing is bothering me. At christmas time, I was in a size 10. I am now in a size 6. Yes, yes, as a woman it is so nice to be thin thin...but this is NOT healthy.
Anyone who would go on this drug for weight loss only is taking a foolish chance. I may be one of the few people for whom this side effect took by storm, but I stress, SIDE EFFECT. I have also dealt with dry mouth, cognitive problems, and tingling hands and feet.
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