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I noticed it has been a little more difficult to spell when taking notes over the past two days, or maybe its a coincidence. I have struggled with my weight since adolescence, and am thrilled to say that Topamax has really given me no other problems except a few weird tingling sensations in my feet, but I can deal. I bought some Nioxin shampoo, used it first time today, and I am going to start taking prenatal vitamins or some other vitamins good for hair. My hunger pangs are more servere, though my taste buds are a bit affected, only some chocolates and soft drinks taste unusual. I am afraid of hair loss so will try to remember to take lots of biotin. I lost my appetite and lost weight every month when i started taking effexor and i also take levothyroxine for hypothyroidism which is a weight loss booster but it only works if you have a low thyroid, so the tomapax is really just for headaches but the weight loss ONLY works with doses of 100mg and over. I also had the taste change when drinking soda which also got better but more recently. I stopped taking the combination therapy because after getting much better, my depression symptoms got much worse while I was still on the medicine. I am also on Zoloft 100mg to help with the Bipolar depression. Other than that all my side effects have disappeared other than the numbness but that is from my b12 defficiency I was just diagnosed with. It has brought the biggest change to my life and I will never be the same. There must have been 40 rescuers on the scene within 10 minutes of the initial accident. Unfortunately Remeron has a side effect of extreme weight gain. Please let me know how it goes with your increased dosage. If you are using an operating system that does not support Flash, we are working to bring you alternative formats. Then i come here and see everyone talking about slowly working up to it, also the topamax websight said the same thing. I will admit that I am hoping for weight loss but I am not expecting it. If you make you own soup, or meals, you get to put whatever you want in it. The side effects were minimal but the shakiness was by far the most annoying and continues to be. The other was insistent that the pelvis needed to be stabilized. I am getting to the place where I will be released to working with a personal trainer and pool therapy so I have no plans for the weight to come back. They recently came back and I am back on Topamax. Once in the hospital, the doctors discovered that Allison had a large laceration in her head, two broken clavicles, two cracks in her pelvis, six broken ribs, cracks in her sacrum and every internal organ in her body was badly bruised. The worst side effect I had was being able to talk. My doc tells me it does change your taste buds and the only thing that really tasted good to me was milk. The tingling and burning in my feet and hands it has helped. I seem to get them first thing in the morning or late night if I stay up. Allison wants people to know that she did not break a single nail, thanks to the work she regularly has done at Glamour Nails in Holden. To all those reading may every day be a little better than the day before. I am only on 50mg a day but I will contact my doctor to find out whether I should increase my dosage or not. along with maxalt. Well, I totally lost my appetite almost and had to be reminded to eat by my caregiver. I forgot to mention, YES, I have noticed the hair loss side effect. In Jan. I lost about 10 pounds when I first started taking it, immediatly when you starting taking Topamax soda tastes weird, to the point where I had to stop drinking it all together. Highway heroine on mend after 12 broken bones. I demanded to be taken off Remeron but the damage was already done. The icing on the cake was the insurance for the insurance company went bankrupt - I never knew that was even possible), sorry I digress. ago at a party and then i saw her at Christmas and it was shocking. I have been suffering with migraines now for 2 years but things got worse in April this year when i was addmitted into hospital after being paralized for 6 hours - after many tests the doctors have finally diagnosed migraines - i have been reading through all the previous posts and find all the information really useful. My stomach pains were so unbearable and I was so depressed that I was out of school for over 6 months because the pain was unbearable. eeks. I was under many life changes during this time, so I have no idea what eventually stopped the stomach aches. On Topamax, it effortlessly dropped to 133, plateaued, then began dropping again (104) and after a couple of years crept up to156. The original accident victim, Vita, had minor injuries and was treated and released. It took a long time, maybe 7 months for me to start getting relief from using topomax, and it helped me to go from 158 to 132, but it took time and I also exercised. m. Now I have energy and the weight is dropping. My appetite is the a bit different, I never ate during the day but always ate dinner. Adobe Flash Player is required to view this feature. During that time I gained 55 pounds of very unwanted pounds, after each surgery I would lose the usual 10 to 16 pounds and then it would come right back on. Things have been extremely stressful lately and I have no idea whether or not the Topamax could have a relation to the stomach aches and diarrhea or if it is the stress or if its a combination. It wakes me up at night sometimes, but usually goes away after a few minutes. Well, I totally lost my appetite almost and had to be reminded to eat by my caregiver. That has never happend to me in my entire life. Never figured what it was think it might have been gull stones ot kidney stones cause by the meds according to dr. The icing on the cake was the insurance for the insurance company went bankrupt - I never knew that was even possible), sorry I digress. I did have a mild case of the forgetfulness and not able to get my words out, but it only lasted about a month. you know how desperiate you are to try ANTYHTING that might bring some sort of normalcy back. My doctor thought trying something that I had been on before would be a good idea because it had seemed to help stop the migraines. My dr called me in a script for topamax for my migraines. He told me it may help with weight loss as I had gained 60 pounds due to steroids and narcotics over a 5 yr period of time and not being able to exercise due to 2 back surgeries in less than a year. My doc just put me on Topamax for migraine prevention and Bipolar mood swings. I also have been on other drugs, and found that nothing works quite like topamax does. To all those reading may every day be a little better than the day before. I also suffer from bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety and take Prozac and Lamotrigine. Along with a combination of birth control(Seasonique) I quickly gained control over my constant(sometimes weekly)migraines and only got them during the time of my period when I was off my birth control. As George was driving up the hill, Allison went to the aid of the victim. m. Asked if she would continue to stop to aid victims, Allison had this to say. But I still lost 25 pounds in a little over a month. This time I will do better with my appetite and cravings because I know what happened last time. Along with a combination of birth control(Seasonique) I quickly gained control over my constant(sometimes weekly)migraines and only got them during the time of my period when I was off my birth control. m. Is the weight loss only a factor if you experience the loss of appetite. I did great at 25 only okay at 50 but by the time I got to 75 I was having trouble with confusion, I could complete thoughts or spell words. I am also on Zoloft 100mg to help with the Bipolar depression. I have pernicious anemia and am hoping once my levels go up, my migraines will be less frequent and severe. The icing on the cake was the insurance for the insurance company went bankrupt - I never knew that was even possible), sorry I digress. When Bill saw the car flip onto Allison, he immediately handed the cell phone to Caitlin and ran to the aid of Allison. What i do like about it is no migranes and i sleep through the entire night which never happens with me. It was his arrival at the hospital that sped up her recovery. Maxalt is brilliant and it has little to no side effects but it is not as effective as tomapax for preventing migraines, its more of a pain killer and if you have a very severe migraine they will not work but if you have a bad headache or mild migraine then you will find maxalt good. I only really went on it for the weight loss, i can handle my migrane episodes with medication but i would really like to enjoy the weightloss sideeffects. I easily drank about 2 liters of Coke a day and now I cannot stand the taste. Desperate for help, I went to a weight loss clinic as soon as school ended. Then i come here and see everyone talking about slowly working up to it, also the topamax websight said the same thing. I was just started on Topamax along with keppra, lacimtal, duragesic fentyl patch (for pain - have had over 12 abdominal surgeries in 15 years). Last time I had problems remembering and spelling things, numbness, carbonated things tasted weird, strange dreams and worst of all was a week period in the first month with HORRIBLE stabbing stomach pain. Celexa for example, usually any antidepressant that is not otherwise stated to cause weight loss or no change in weight WILL cause you to gain weight. s. I recently re-started on the Topamax because I am having frequent, horrible migraines. The main side effect of the medication, which I personally LOVE, is the fact that I have so far lost 15 lbs. Other than that all my side effects have disappeared other than the numbness but that is from my b12 defficiency I was just diagnosed with. tonight. I was unable to control my cravings and appetite during all this time and have gone from 135 to 162 in a very short period of time. I have recently re-started Topamax alongside Propanolol to manage my migraines. Hello, I used to take Topamax for migraines in high school because my migraines were taking away from my everyday life. how often do you feel your migraines control your life. Still taking Imitrex, two 100 mg tabs per migraine. to a year is common, if not universal. This is my second time taking Topamax at 100mg a day for sezuires I am supposed to be taking 200 a day. Upon arrival at Milford Hospital, Allison was immediately transferred to the trauma center in Danbury, Conn. I have started taking Topamax this week for migraines - starting on 25mg working up to 100mg. If you are using an operating system that does not support Flash, we are working to bring you alternative formats. It was his arrival at the hospital that sped up her recovery. The side effects were minimal but the shakiness was by far the most annoying and continues to be. But now the excessive diarrhea and the appetite loss have enlightened my life again. was very tired, but it did help lower my systolic bp lowest it has been in months. However, in speaking with other trauma victims, I have heard that weight loss, lack of appetite, etc. I was given Topomax by my Pain Management Specialist in late October for numbness and tingling in my foot, residue left over from a back surgery. I know some of the weight loss is due to the fact that I no longer take steroids or injections but either way, very happy with the results. Now that I am off Topamax I have gained those 10 lbs back, and I cannot stop eating. It wakes me up at night sometimes, but usually goes away after a few minutes. I actually got off topamax 2 years ago, because the migraines stopped. As most of you probably know, I was actually staying home. The dose on the topamax is listed as take one 100mg pill at bedtime. I forgot to mention, YES, I have noticed the hair loss side effect. Never figured what it was think it might have been gull stones ot kidney stones cause by the meds according to dr. If you are using an operating system that does not support Flash, we are working to bring you alternative formats. I am having some cramps that feel like diarrhea which is rare for me, but I did drink a lot of coffee today so it could be that. I have friends who have been on weight watchers and have had this also. Allison is a nurse and on the night of Jan. I feel great and my blood sugar and pressure are all back to normal, healthy ranges. Upon arrival at Milford Hospital, Allison was immediately transferred to the trauma center in Danbury, Conn. also could this drug alter my brain function since I know it is used for bi-polar and seizure disorder. Because I was on so many medications at the time, we were looking to eliminate as many as we could that were unnescessary. I recently started using Topamax and just wanted to find out if I should be following s specific diet to get the same kind of result that the ladies ubove have got out of this thing. Asked if she would continue to stop to aid victims, Allison had this to say. How long before the migraine cessation and weight loss. I had a hard time remembering anything while on it. I am so happy to hear that you actually did lose the weight a second time around. After a while (about three weeks) this started to subside. 24, she was doing what she has always done. If you are using an operating system that does not support Flash, we are working to bring you alternative formats. I have now lost 11lbs and I really feel good. I was have anxiety and nervousness so I reduced back to the 25mg and am doing great with it. Still taking Imitrex, two 100 mg tabs per migraine. 2010, weigh 111 lbs. 2010, weigh 111 lbs. I took my first pill yesterday, 25 mg for a week working up to 100 by week 4. It is often said that from every negative a positive arises, according to Allison. I was have anxiety and nervousness so I reduced back to the 25mg and am doing great with it. The combination of hormones and Topamax worked extremely well. was very tired, but it did help lower my systolic bp lowest it has been in months. Adobe Flash Player is required to view this feature. My daughter has been on Topamax for 2 months, she was on it to prevent migraines, and her mother in law had been taking it for the same reason and had incredibly lost a tremendous amount of weight (70 lbs) in about 4 months. She was a bit disoriented, but she was most concerned about the others in the car with her. Last time I had problems remembering and spelling things, numbness, carbonated things tasted weird, strange dreams and worst of all was a week period in the first month with HORRIBLE stabbing stomach pain. has me on it. I actually got off topamax 2 years ago, because the migraines stopped. I got weightloss but after I was up to 400mg. I just started taking Topamax, started at 25 mg, then going to 50 mg and staying at that until I go back to Dr on July 8. I have now lost 11lbs and I really feel good. I will post every week to update everyone on my experience with Topamax. I have lost a couple pounds already and my fave diet coke tastes gross. The first time I lost about 35 lbs with the effects but kept going and lost a total of 76lbs. So I said I want it. I was on Topamax for neuralgia in my leg and had the bonus of the side effect anorexia. I used to know my topamax blood level was high when the tip of my nose tingled. Having been married for several years, George knew he had to pull over so that I could assist. , for 6 mos. I think it must have something to do with the Carbon Oxide gas or something. in a. I was just recently put on topamax 25 mg for the weight loss benefits and have been reading the side effects. By the time George arrived at the scene, another man, by the name of Bill, had stopped. Some of my memory never came back. Come to find out they prevent the headache but it also helps with my fibromyalgia symptoms. The only side effect I have experienced is weight loss, which I am thrilled about. Is the weight loss only a factor if you experience the loss of appetite. I am having some cramps that feel like diarrhea which is rare for me, but I did drink a lot of coffee today so it could be that. What i do like about it is no migranes and i sleep through the entire night which never happens with me. I think it must have something to do with the Carbon Oxide gas or something. Please advise. How long did it take before people noticed a reduced appetite. I just started taking Topamax, started at 25 mg, then going to 50 mg and staying at that until I go back to Dr on July 8. She continues to live in pain, but remains hopeful that she will be able to return to the pit with George for the upcoming race season. I may go back on the Topamax as a combination therapy to shed these extra pounds. I have been on everything including the last Gabapentin. Lots of luck to you and I hope this helped you in some way. RUTLAND — One minute she was cruising down the highway excited about an evening out with her husband and granddaughter, and the next she was telling her husband to pull over so she could help the accident victim on the side of the road. This is what results in the side effect of loss of appetite, at least for me. MY doc is hoping this will work for my migraines and my nerve pain. Does anyone else get the numbness in their face. I had a hard time remembering anything while on it. It finally did stop, and now it is very thin, but I have a lot of new hair growing in. Today, Allison has still only had the one surgery and is resting at home. To all those reading may every day be a little better than the day before. I also take Wellbutrin and have taken Wellbutrin since I quit smoking in 2006. I was on 400mg and had to wean myself off of it before we could start trying. so I am extremely worried about losing my new hairs and the little that I do have. They recently came back and I am back on Topamax. I bought some Nioxin shampoo, used it first time today, and I am going to start taking prenatal vitamins or some other vitamins good for hair. I may go back on the Topamax as a combination therapy to shed these extra pounds. I have not noticed a reduction in my appetite nor have i noticed any additional sleepiness or trouble with words (I write so I would certainly notice this). I have very thick hair, Christa has thin hair. Took 50 mg. I used to have migraines at least 5 or 6 times a week, and now I only have like 2 a month. I feel great and my blood sugar and pressure are all back to normal, healthy ranges. They continued my Topamax, and I have continued it since coming home,and noe in early Aug. Hi, I just started taking TMax yesterday and am very hopeful for the benefits to begins. If I can lose 35 more lbs, I will be down to 130lbs after a lifetime of struggling with weight problems. They had been frantically calling 911, but kept getting the New York dispatch as they were so close to the border of the two states. MY doc is hoping this will work for my migraines and my nerve pain. When the van hit the Subaru, the force of the accident forced the car back onto its wheels, with Allison underneath it. I have fine hair as it is and already use hair extensions for length but would hate to lose top hair. Come to find out they prevent the headache but it also helps with my fibromyalgia symptoms. in a. I was taking 800 mgs of gabapentin for nerve pain but was taken off when it no longer worked. Now that I am off Topamax I have gained those 10 lbs back, and I cannot stop eating. Adobe Flash Player is required to view this feature. They recently came back and I am back on Topamax. I was given Topomax by my Pain Management Specialist in late October for numbness and tingling in my foot, residue left over from a back surgery. I seem to get them first thing in the morning or late night if I stay up. He told me it may help with weight loss as I had gained 60 pounds due to steroids and narcotics over a 5 yr period of time and not being able to exercise due to 2 back surgeries in less than a year. Below I will paste the article about my accident. Filling up on junk food or carbs is a bad idea. Because I was on so many medications at the time, we were looking to eliminate as many as we could that were unnescessary. If any of you see a neurologist and have to fill out that questionaire of 10 questions. I have been taking topamax for 4 months now and have experienced the change in taste with the soda. I may start taking it again if we are not pregnant this month, then wean myself off again when I reach my goal. To all those reading may every day be a little better than the day before. They continued my Topamax, and I have continued it since coming home,and noe in early Aug. I was so insistent that my daughter finally had an official-looking diploma made up for him to make me happy. I am to increase to two pills a day for a month, then three then four, etc until visiting the doctor again in may. I recently started using Topamax and just wanted to find out if I should be following s specific diet to get the same kind of result that the ladies ubove have got out of this thing. Adobe Flash Player is required to view this feature. I asked her what was she taking and she said Topamax. At age 19 during my spring semester of freshman year in college, I was put on Remeron for my depression and anxiety. My doctor thought trying something that I had been on before would be a good idea because it had seemed to help stop the migraines. I have been on Topamax for a little over 3 months now, and I love it. Anyway, Bill and I lifted the car off of Allison and the anonymous man slid her out. How long did it take before people noticed a reduced appetite. I also have fibromyalgia so I thought the forgetfulness was the fibro-fog, also noticing increased poor concentration, especially trying to study. Now I have energy and the weight is dropping. The other was insistent that the pelvis needed to be stabilized. Adobe Flash Player is required to view this feature. , for 6 mos. If you are using an operating system that does not support Flash, we are working to bring you alternative formats. Obviously she has gotten off of the pills, and we are trying vitamins, Biotin, and hair products. I had side effects for two weeks and they consisted of pain in the back of my head and neck. 2010 I had an accident (I will paste the details below) and when taken to the hospital was 156. I have been on Topamax for almost 2 months now and in the beginning, I had the tingling bad in my feet and hands. Now I have started this and I am not too concerned with the side effects if they are just in the beginning. Some of my memory never came back. It was decided during the fall semester of my freshman year of college that my birth control suppressed my migraines well enough that I no longer needed Topamax so I was taken off of it and kept the weight off easily. I got one and immediately mentioned to my husband that it tasted really horrible to me. I did great at 25 only okay at 50 but by the time I got to 75 I was having trouble with confusion, I could complete thoughts or spell words. I am wondering if prescribing topamax for ddd is common among neurologists. I got weightloss but after I was up to 400mg. But now the excessive diarrhea and the appetite loss have enlightened my life again. I was perscribed topamax for the daily headaches. I demanded to be taken off Remeron but the damage was already done. I have not experienced the hair loss but have read numerous complaints from people that have had that problem so I almost wonder if they are using another medication with it or have other symptoms that may be causing this reaction, I would definately consult a physician with this question right away. I took pregnancy tests and went to the dr, but it isnt that. I have been taking topamax for 4 months now and have experienced the change in taste with the soda. I have been on Topamax, 50 mg for a week, and I have already lost 5 lbs. I have had such a time trying to lose weight cause exercising caused my fibromyalgia to flare up and I hurt so bad for days I could not get the weight off. I also had the taste change when drinking soda which also got better but more recently. Pepper. I live in a different state and am considered to have thin hair. I was unable to control my cravings and appetite during all this time and have gone from 135 to 162 in a very short period of time. Things have been extremely stressful lately and I have no idea whether or not the Topamax could have a relation to the stomach aches and diarrhea or if it is the stress or if its a combination. However, I do get the tingling (my feet and hands) and numbness (my face), and the confusion and forgetfulness. I lost my appetite and lost weight every month when i started taking effexor and i also take levothyroxine for hypothyroidism which is a weight loss booster but it only works if you have a low thyroid, so the tomapax is really just for headaches but the weight loss ONLY works with doses of 100mg and over. in a. As most of you probably know, I was actually staying home. If I can lose 35 more lbs, I will be down to 130lbs after a lifetime of struggling with weight problems. I have been on 25mg of topamax for two weeks now and have found my appetite increase. The worst side effect I had was being able to talk. If you are using an operating system that does not support Flash, we are working to bring you alternative formats. Thanks. I easily drank about 2 liters of Coke a day and now I cannot stand the taste. She credits her survival to many things, Rowdy the healing cat being high on the list, along with the constant presence of her family, and their never-ending sense of humor. to a year is common, if not universal. I have leveled off and lost 30 pounds since late October. I know some of the weight loss is due to the fact that I no longer take steroids or injections but either way, very happy with the results. My hunger pangs are more servere, though my taste buds are a bit affected, only some chocolates and soft drinks taste unusual. ago at a party and then i saw her at Christmas and it was shocking. I have struggled with my weight since adolescence, and am thrilled to say that Topamax has really given me no other problems except a few weird tingling sensations in my feet, but I can deal. ie: do you feel a burden to others. I also went from 132lbs down to 110lbs in 3 months and have no appetite, so my DR told me to drink carnation instant breakfast as an extra meal. I was on 400mg and had to wean myself off of it before we could start trying.
As George was driving up the hill, Allison went to the aid of the victim. Maxalt is brilliant and it has little to no side effects but it is not as effective as tomapax for preventing migraines, its more of a pain killer and if you have a very severe migraine they will not work but if you have a bad headache or mild migraine then you will find maxalt good. She was a bit disoriented, but she was most concerned about the others in the car with her. Having been married for several years, George knew he had to pull over so that I could assist. I was on Topamax for neuralgia in my leg and had the bonus of the side effect anorexia. During that time I gained 55 pounds of very unwanted pounds, after each surgery I would lose the usual 10 to 16 pounds and then it would come right back on. Allison is a nurse and on the night of Jan. Does the weight come back when you get off of it. Does anyone else get the numbness in their face. Today I took 25 mg. I also asked my doctor if this is a normal side effect (changes in taste buds) but he said that its the first time that anyone ever mentioned it to him. I asked her what was she taking and she said Topamax. Celexa for example, usually any antidepressant that is not otherwise stated to cause weight loss or no change in weight WILL cause you to gain weight. I started at 25 mg once a day, then twice a day. When I started out, I got a lot of energy, lost 35lbs. I had seen her (Tina the M-in-L) about 4 mos. I previously found Topamax 25mg twice daily managed them well but was causing me to lose a lot of weight ( lost several stone) and have abdominal discomfort so came off. I was just started on Topamax along with keppra, lacimtal, duragesic fentyl patch (for pain - have had over 12 abdominal surgeries in 15 years). I am also taking other medications, I hope they dont interfere with the weight loss aspect of the medicine. Desperate for help, I went to a weight loss clinic as soon as school ended. That was the case with me, when I went back on it the second time, I lost the weight I had gained while off it. Self prescribed for weight loss and anxiety to lower my blood pressure as well. I also take Wellbutrin and have taken Wellbutrin since I quit smoking in 2006. Allison wants people to know that she did not break a single nail, thanks to the work she regularly has done at Glamour Nails in Holden. Rowdy is a stray cat that Allison found in the family barn and raised on a bottle. But I still lost 25 pounds in a little over a month. I have so far lost 15 pounds on the topamax and a total of 30 since the beginning of the summer. Topamax being one of them because it was just a preventative. It took a long time, maybe 7 months for me to start getting relief from using topomax, and it helped me to go from 158 to 132, but it took time and I also exercised. I first took Topamax at age 17 for migraines, which I suffered terribly from. The hair loss problem seems to affect all people who lose weight quickly and many times is a protein problem. George pulled over, let Allison out and then proceeded to drive up the hill to warn oncoming cars of the accident below. In 3 months I gained 50 pounds, weighing in at around 175. I have been on 25mg of topamax for two weeks now and have found my appetite increase. I was down from 160lbs to 109lbs but of course this was over some period of time more so a year or two. I recently re-started on the Topamax because I am having frequent, horrible migraines. in a. I also have been on other drugs, and found that nothing works quite like topamax does. I was under many life changes during this time, so I have no idea what eventually stopped the stomach aches. On Topamax, it effortlessly dropped to 133, plateaued, then began dropping again (104) and after a couple of years crept up to156. George pulled over, let Allison out and then proceeded to drive up the hill to warn oncoming cars of the accident below. Adobe Flash Player is required to view this feature. Within a minute of freeing her, the entire county showed up. Has anyone else found these sideffects, there has been no weightloss but it is only early days. Also, I know how tempting it is not to exercise while on Topamax since you tend to lose weight without needing the physical activity. along with maxalt. I tried lyrica and savella and those didnt work either. I did have a mild case of the forgetfulness and not able to get my words out, but it only lasted about a month. Before I took Topamax the migraines were quite bad, I was having them a couple times a week. witch only happens in 8% of people (so lucky me) does anyone know if this will go away. As most of you probably know, I was actually staying home. So I said I want it. I also went from 132lbs down to 110lbs in 3 months and have no appetite, so my DR told me to drink carnation instant breakfast as an extra meal. I also suffer from hypothyroidism, IBS, insomnia, lifelong depression, multiple anxiety and recent severe weight gain due to excessive cortisol levels from steroids (combination of injections and prednilisone). Does the weight come back when you get off of it. I have fine hair as it is and already use hair extensions for length but would hate to lose top hair. Has anyone else found these sideffects, there has been no weightloss but it is only early days. I lost about 10 pounds when I first started taking it, immediatly when you starting taking Topamax soda tastes weird, to the point where I had to stop drinking it all together. I took pregnancy tests and went to the dr, but it isnt that. When Bill saw the car flip onto Allison, he immediately handed the cell phone to Caitlin and ran to the aid of Allison. Finally, Allison was safely enclosed in the ambulance. That was the case with me, when I went back on it the second time, I lost the weight I had gained while off it. See what works best for you when it comes to food. I now weigh about 149 and am still dropping pounds. s. I have been on Topamax for almost 2 months now and in the beginning, I had the tingling bad in my feet and hands. If you are using an operating system that does not support Flash, we are working to bring you alternative formats. I have lost a couple pounds already and my fave diet coke tastes gross. I am only taking it again because it is the only meds that work at all for me and the weightloss was great and I have since gained back the weight. I previously found Topamax 25mg twice daily managed them well but was causing me to lose a lot of weight ( lost several stone) and have abdominal discomfort so came off. Thanks. It was decided during the fall semester of my freshman year of college that my birth control suppressed my migraines well enough that I no longer needed Topamax so I was taken off of it and kept the weight off easily. I am getting to the place where I will be released to working with a personal trainer and pool therapy so I have no plans for the weight to come back. There must have been 40 rescuers on the scene within 10 minutes of the initial accident. Now I have started this and I am not too concerned with the side effects if they are just in the beginning. After a while (about three weeks) this started to subside. If any of you see a neurologist and have to fill out that questionaire of 10 questions. witch only happens in 8% of people (so lucky me) does anyone know if this will go away. The only side effect I have experienced is weight loss, which I am thrilled about. It is often said that from every negative a positive arises, according to Allison. I have been on Topamax for a little over 3 months now, and I love it. Allison is expected to make a nearly full recovery. I am also taking other medications, I hope they dont interfere with the weight loss aspect of the medicine. I noticed it has been a little more difficult to spell when taking notes over the past two days, or maybe its a coincidence. If you are using an operating system that does not support Flash, we are working to bring you alternative formats. Adobe Flash Player is required to view this feature. The kicker here is that now my Dr. Pepper. how often do you feel your migraines control your life. I also went from weighing 150 to 125, an extreme accomplishment since I had always struggled with weight during high school after I could no longer be in sports due to an injury. I have just started topamax as a mood stabilizer (i have BPD) and I also hope to lose weight with it since I am very morbidly obese (bmi over 50). I was just started on Topamax along with keppra, lacimtal, duragesic fentyl patch (for pain - have had over 12 abdominal surgeries in 15 years). I am so happy to hear that you actually did lose the weight a second time around. On imitrex as well, it does not work either. Hello, I used to take Topamax for migraines in high school because my migraines were taking away from my everyday life. The first time I lost about 35 lbs with the effects but kept going and lost a total of 76lbs. Adobe Flash Player is required to view this feature. I started taking Topamax about a year ago paired with Zoloft and it had a few side effects. I was just recently put on topamax 25 mg for the weight loss benefits and have been reading the side effects. I only really went on it for the weight loss, i can handle my migrane episodes with medication but i would really like to enjoy the weightloss sideeffects. 2010 I had an accident (I will paste the details below) and when taken to the hospital was 156. I have been suffering with migraines now for 2 years but things got worse in April this year when i was addmitted into hospital after being paralized for 6 hours - after many tests the doctors have finally diagnosed migraines - i have been reading through all the previous posts and find all the information really useful. Unfortunately Remeron has a side effect of extreme weight gain. As most of you probably know, I was actually staying home. Update: I am now on 100 mgs of Topamax daily. The combination of hormones and Topamax worked extremely well. you know how desperiate you are to try ANTYHTING that might bring some sort of normalcy back. If you are using an operating system that does not support Flash, we are working to bring you alternative formats. Allison is expected to make a nearly full recovery. The icing on the cake was the insurance for the insurance company went bankrupt - I never knew that was even possible), sorry I digress. I took my first pill yesterday, 25 mg for a week working up to 100 by week 4. I first took Topamax at age 17 for migraines, which I suffered terribly from. Finally, Allison was safely enclosed in the ambulance. My doctors say they will increase my dose of the topamax soon. I decreased one pill every two weeks, then had to be off of it for a full month before we could start. I am afraid of hair loss so will try to remember to take lots of biotin. I will post every week to update everyone on my experience with Topamax. I have been on Topamax, 50 mg for a week, and I have already lost 5 lbs. On imitrex as well, it does not work either. I am only on 50mg a day but I will contact my doctor to find out whether I should increase my dosage or not. I am starting Topamax today for the first time ever, but I have a question, my dosage is 200mg TWICE. I have very thick hair, Christa has thin hair. I would be in the middle of a sentence and forget what I was saying. I was perscribed topamax for the daily headaches. Adobe Flash Player is required to view this feature. I tried lyrica and savella and those didnt work either. I would not advise people to take this drug unless its needed for the purpose of a migraine, epileptics, or other cases under a doctors suggestion. ie: do you feel a burden to others. I have friends who have been on weight watchers and have had this also. That has never happend to me in my entire life. I get the numbness in my face, and I notice it especially in the mornings, when I am putting on makeup. I decreased one pill every two weeks, then had to be off of it for a full month before we could start. Wellbutrin helped keep me from gaining weight during my battle with quitting smoking, which is amazing and made cigarettes taste horrible. tonight. I have so far lost 15 pounds on the topamax and a total of 30 since the beginning of the summer. When I used to go to the salon they would charge me double, complaing that my hair was so thick and there was so much of it. Took 50 mg. I get the numbness in my face, and I notice it especially in the mornings, when I am putting on makeup. I have had such a time trying to lose weight cause exercising caused my fibromyalgia to flare up and I hurt so bad for days I could not get the weight off. Oh, and I promise to keep this post up to date to let you know if I have lost any weight or had any unwanted side effects. I started when the drug was fairly unknown to most and a generic wasnt available at the time. I started when the drug was fairly unknown to most and a generic wasnt available at the time. The kicker here is that now my Dr. Adobe Flash Player is required to view this feature. I used to know my topamax blood level was high when the tip of my nose tingled. Below I will paste the article about my accident. Filling up on junk food or carbs is a bad idea. The tingling and burning in my feet and hands it has helped. When I used to go to the salon they would charge me double, complaing that my hair was so thick and there was so much of it. The dose on the topamax is listed as take one 100mg pill at bedtime. She credits her survival to many things, Rowdy the healing cat being high on the list, along with the constant presence of her family, and their never-ending sense of humor. I have pernicious anemia and am hoping once my levels go up, my migraines will be less frequent and severe. Today I took 25 mg. I would be in the middle of a sentence and forget what I was saying. If you are using an operating system that does not support Flash, we are working to bring you alternative formats. I had taken myself off most sodas a while back, but at the movie theater the other day I decided to get a Diet Dr. I now weigh about 149 and am still dropping pounds. Please let me know how it goes with your increased dosage. My dr called me in a script for topamax for my migraines. I have recently re-started Topamax alongside Propanolol to manage my migraines. It finally did stop, and now it is very thin, but I have a lot of new hair growing in. Within a minute of freeing her, the entire county showed up. Anyway, Bill and I lifted the car off of Allison and the anonymous man slid her out. Once in the hospital, the doctors discovered that Allison had a large laceration in her head, two broken clavicles, two cracks in her pelvis, six broken ribs, cracks in her sacrum and every internal organ in her body was badly bruised. This time I will do better with my appetite and cravings because I know what happened last time. They recently came back and I am back on Topamax. My stomach pains were so unbearable and I was so depressed that I was out of school for over 6 months because the pain was unbearable. I have leveled off and lost 30 pounds since late October. People who do not lose weight on tomapax are taking pills which counter act weight loss. I have been off Topamax for about 4 months and just started back on it today, hoping for the side effect and also hope this time it will help with the neuralgia. Obviously she has gotten off of the pills, and we are trying vitamins, Biotin, and hair products. I actually got off topamax 2 years ago, because the migraines stopped. I am on 25mg Topamax for extreme migraines and will be on 50mg after 7 days, then after a month or two up to 75mg then eventually 100mg. They had been frantically calling 911, but kept getting the New York dispatch as they were so close to the border of the two states. I was taking 800 mgs of gabapentin for nerve pain but was taken off when it no longer worked. Flash ice had just occurred and the car had slid and flipped up onto its side. should i increase my dose. I stopped taking it in August cuz me n hubby are trying to have a baby, but if I am not pregnant this month, we are gonna stop trying for a while til I get my weight under control. I have digenerative disc disease and my neirologist just prescribed topamax. and will take 25 mg. Flash ice had just occurred and the car had slid and flipped up onto its side. I stopped taking it in August cuz me n hubby are trying to have a baby, but if I am not pregnant this month, we are gonna stop trying for a while til I get my weight under control. When the van hit the Subaru, the force of the accident forced the car back onto its wheels, with Allison underneath it. I also suffer from bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety and take Prozac and Lamotrigine. Is the weight loss only a factor if you experience the loss of appetite. I started at 25 mg once a day, then twice a day. I agree that it does come with the tingling feeling, and losing some hair, but I have been able to get my life back it seems like. I also suffer from hypothyroidism, IBS, insomnia, lifelong depression, multiple anxiety and recent severe weight gain due to excessive cortisol levels from steroids (combination of injections and prednilisone). He and his daughter Caitlin had stopped to help the original accident victim along with Joneses. I am only taking it again because it is the only meds that work at all for me and the weightloss was great and I have since gained back the weight. Hello, I used to take Topamax for migraines in high school because my migraines were taking away from my everyday life. eeks. I stopped taking the combination therapy because after getting much better, my depression symptoms got much worse while I was still on the medicine. He and his daughter Caitlin had stopped to help the original accident victim along with Joneses. The only problem I had was the doc has me start out with 25 mg for seven days then up to 50 then 75 tillI reach 100mg. I have not experienced the hair loss but have read numerous complaints from people that have had that problem so I almost wonder if they are using another medication with it or have other symptoms that may be causing this reaction, I would definately consult a physician with this question right away. Before the night was over, she would have a total of 12 broken bones, a lacerated skull requiring blood transfusions. This is what results in the side effect of loss of appetite, at least for me. My doc tells me it does change your taste buds and the only thing that really tasted good to me was milk. Hello, I used to take Topamax for migraines in high school because my migraines were taking away from my everyday life. I have started taking Topamax this week for migraines - starting on 25mg working up to 100mg. so I am extremely worried about losing my new hairs and the little that I do have. At age 19 during my spring semester of freshman year in college, I was put on Remeron for my depression and anxiety. How long before the migraine cessation and weight loss. During that time I gained 55 pounds of very unwanted pounds, after each surgery I would lose the usual 10 to 16 pounds and then it would come right back on. She continues to live in pain, but remains hopeful that she will be able to return to the pit with George for the upcoming race season. I am starting Topamax today for the first time ever, but I have a question, my dosage is 200mg TWICE. 24, she was doing what she has always done. I have been off Topamax for about 4 months and just started back on it today, hoping for the side effect and also hope this time it will help with the neuralgia. Plus, I do not drink any carbonated beverages (ever). Even just a simple walk around the block is good for you. I used to have migraines at least 5 or 6 times a week, and now I only have like 2 a month. has me on it. Plus, I do not drink any carbonated beverages (ever). Please advise. The original accident victim, Vita, had minor injuries and was treated and released. In Jan. RUTLAND — One minute she was cruising down the highway excited about an evening out with her husband and granddaughter, and the next she was telling her husband to pull over so she could help the accident victim on the side of the road. Even just a simple walk around the block is good for you. However, I do get the tingling (my feet and hands) and numbness (my face), and the confusion and forgetfulness. People who do not lose weight on tomapax are taking pills which counter act weight loss. My doctors say they will increase my dose of the topamax soon. I was down from 160lbs to 109lbs but of course this was over some period of time more so a year or two. I would not advise people to take this drug unless its needed for the purpose of a migraine, epileptics, or other cases under a doctors suggestion. I also went from weighing 150 to 125, an extreme accomplishment since I had always struggled with weight during high school after I could no longer be in sports due to an injury. It has brought the biggest change to my life and I will never be the same. I have not noticed a reduction in my appetite nor have i noticed any additional sleepiness or trouble with words (I write so I would certainly notice this). I actually got off topamax 2 years ago, because the migraines stopped. Before I took Topamax the migraines were quite bad, I was having them a couple times a week. She was left trapped underneath the car, facedown, with nothing but her head and her right shoulder exposed. I may start taking it again if we are not pregnant this month, then wean myself off again when I reach my goal. By the time George arrived at the scene, another man, by the name of Bill, had stopped. The weight loss aspect is the only plus. Also, I know how tempting it is not to exercise while on Topamax since you tend to lose weight without needing the physical activity. My appetite is the a bit different, I never ate during the day but always ate dinner. Oh, and I promise to keep this post up to date to let you know if I have lost any weight or had any unwanted side effects. Before the night was over, she would have a total of 12 broken bones, a lacerated skull requiring blood transfusions. However, in speaking with other trauma victims, I have heard that weight loss, lack of appetite, etc. m. In 3 months I gained 50 pounds, weighing in at around 175. My daughter has been on Topamax for 2 months, she was on it to prevent migraines, and her mother in law had been taking it for the same reason and had incredibly lost a tremendous amount of weight (70 lbs) in about 4 months. Lots of luck to you and I hope this helped you in some way. The main side effect of the medication, which I personally LOVE, is the fact that I have so far lost 15 lbs. and will take 25 mg. But your body still needs exercise to remain healthy while you lose the weight. So far my migraines have not gotten a ton better, but they have subsided some. I have been on everything including the last Gabapentin. I live in a different state and am considered to have thin hair. The hair loss problem seems to affect all people who lose weight quickly and many times is a protein problem. I also have fibromyalgia so I thought the forgetfulness was the fibro-fog, also noticing increased poor concentration, especially trying to study. So far my migraines have not gotten a ton better, but they have subsided some. I started taking Topamax about a year ago paired with Zoloft and it had a few side effects. I have not noticed a reduction in my appetite nor have i noticed any additional sleepiness or trouble with words (I write so I would certainly notice this). See what works best for you when it comes to food. But your body still needs exercise to remain healthy while you lose the weight. My doc just put me on Topamax for migraine prevention and Bipolar mood swings. Topamax being one of them because it was just a preventative. I am to increase to two pills a day for a month, then three then four, etc until visiting the doctor again in may. should i increase my dose. Adobe Flash Player is required to view this feature. I had seen her (Tina the M-in-L) about 4 mos. If you make you own soup, or meals, you get to put whatever you want in it. Rowdy is a stray cat that Allison found in the family barn and raised on a bottle. I had taken myself off most sodas a while back, but at the movie theater the other day I decided to get a Diet Dr. Hi, I just started taking TMax yesterday and am very hopeful for the benefits to begins. I have not noticed a reduction in my appetite nor have i noticed any additional sleepiness or trouble with words (I write so I would certainly notice this). I also asked my doctor if this is a normal side effect (changes in taste buds) but he said that its the first time that anyone ever mentioned it to him. The only problem I had was the doc has me start out with 25 mg for seven days then up to 50 then 75 tillI reach 100mg. During that time I gained 55 pounds of very unwanted pounds, after each surgery I would lose the usual 10 to 16 pounds and then it would come right back on. I have just started topamax as a mood stabilizer (i have BPD) and I also hope to lose weight with it since I am very morbidly obese (bmi over 50). I had side effects for two weeks and they consisted of pain in the back of my head and neck. I was just started on Topamax along with keppra, lacimtal, duragesic fentyl patch (for pain - have had over 12 abdominal surgeries in 15 years). I will admit that I am hoping for weight loss but I am not expecting it. When I started out, I got a lot of energy, lost 35lbs. Wellbutrin helped keep me from gaining weight during my battle with quitting smoking, which is amazing and made cigarettes taste horrible. I was so insistent that my daughter finally had an official-looking diploma made up for him to make me happy. Update: I am now on 100 mgs of Topamax daily. I agree that it does come with the tingling feeling, and losing some hair, but I have been able to get my life back it seems like. Self prescribed for weight loss and anxiety to lower my blood pressure as well. I am on 25mg Topamax for extreme migraines and will be on 50mg after 7 days, then after a month or two up to 75mg then eventually 100mg. This is my second time taking Topamax at 100mg a day for sezuires I am supposed to be taking 200 a day. Highway heroine on mend after 12 broken bones. Is the weight loss only a factor if you experience the loss of appetite. Today, Allison has still only had the one surgery and is resting at home. She was left trapped underneath the car, facedown, with nothing but her head and her right shoulder exposed. I got one and immediately mentioned to my husband that it tasted really horrible to me.
