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Re: topomax

Posted by Lilith on November 13, 2004, at 13:00:53

In reply to topomax, posted by amie c. on November 12, 2004, at 23:24:30

I just began Topamax three weeks ago, but at a much lower, compounded dosage. I'm just up to ~50 mg. Typically, the lowest effective and maintenance dosage for migraine prophylaxis is anywhere from 50mg - 100mg/day.

I only became aware of the appetite supressing effect at about ~40mg. That was when I noticed an improvement in the migraines, too. (I'm very sensitive to meds so I might only require the lower dosage to prevent migraines--who knows.) I began a very small, gradual increase because it is VERY sedating; thus, the nickname "Dopamax"!

As for hunger, what other meds are you taking? Any SSRI's--serotonin enhancing meds, i.e. Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor, etc? They ALL make me RAVENOUS! Good, yet "evil".

Hang in there. The headache relief is WORTH it even if you don't lose weight. (My words are not meant to minimize your feelings because I DO understand the desperate "NEED" to lose weight--I hear you.)


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