Posted by lymom3 on March 15, 2007, at 17:33:42
In reply to Re: Weight gain again..., posted by TheMeanReds on March 15, 2007, at 17:07:48
Topamax is not something to take lightly just so you don't gain a few pounds. It can pack some major whoop *ss side effects. I totally can relate to not wanting to gain any more weight but just be careful. I spent a solid 2 months with visits to my internal medicine doc, an endocrinologist, a cardiologist, ultrasounds, xrays, every blood test known to mankind and 2 trips to the ER only to find that there wasn't anything wrong with me. I stopped the Topamax (only on 100mg) and all my physical problems went away.
I realize that mileage varies for everyone and some do well on Topamax but to look at it as a "diet" drug is a serious underestimation. This is my opinion only and just from my personal experience.
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