Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 83860

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SSRI+Topamax to stop weight gain?

Posted by Kathleen6674 on November 11, 2001, at 3:24:04

I just read in my Mood Disorders Support Group newsletter a little blurb about how 50% of people who add Topamax to an SSRI reverse or stop the weight gain caused by the SSRI.

Has anyone here had any success with this?

I am on 20mg Celexa, 250mgs Wellbutrin SR, + 5mg Ambien to sleep

 

Re: SSRI+Topamax to stop weight gain? » Kathleen6674

Posted by Cam W. on November 11, 2001, at 3:59:23

In reply to SSRI+Topamax to stop weight gain?, posted by Kathleen6674 on November 11, 2001, at 3:24:04

Kathleen - I think that 50% is a rather high number for weight loss responders with Topamax™ (topiramate). I believe that the actual figure is closer to 20%. Topamax is mainly being tried in people who are gaining weight with the new atypical antipsychotics like Clozaril™ (clozapine) and Zyprexa™ (olanzapine).

I believe that Topamax is to powerful a mood stabilizer, with too much chance of cognitive side effects, to be used as a drug just to lose weight, but that is just my opinion. Also, the has recently been reported an increased risk of developing glaucoma with the drug. It would be wise to have a serious talk with your doctor before Topamax is considered to be added to your regimen.

I hope that this is of some help. - Cam


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