Posted by bgabes27 on January 25, 2009, at 5:18:02
Hi,
I started Topamax approx 2 mos ago, and while I am not experiencing any side effects, I am also not experiencing any wt loss!
When I first started at 50mg/day I lost 5 lbs over first 2 weeks (I was rather nauseus), however since then I have moved up to 100mg/day and have regained the weight plus some. Last week my PDOC moved me up to 200mg/day but I have not experienced any further appetite suppression.Has anyone experienced delayed appetite suppression at their therapeutic dose, ie did it take a few weeks to "kick in?"
Has anyone needed a dose higher than 200mg to experience ANY weight loss?
Does anyone have experience with Zonegran? Anyone try both topamax and zonegran? Anyone succeed on one but not the other?
Any advice in general??
A little about me: I had treatment-refractory depression until I started taking Abilify which has been a god-send for my depression (just not my weight). Since starting it a little over 6 mos ago I have gained 20+ lbs while exercising routinely.
Thanks in advance for all your replies, I greatly appreciate your time and support.
Brian
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