Posted by Shadowplayers721 on April 7, 2009, at 23:05:38
In reply to Why isn't Topamax working for weight loss?, posted by Enigma on April 7, 2009, at 16:35:12
When I first started on Topamax for tremors, I lost some weight. It was due to everything tasted awful - sort of metallic like. As the years passed, the dosages were increased to control the tremors. In turn, my antidepressants were increased too. Well, I got off the stuff, because I became cognitively slowed. I couldn't remember simple words. Here comes the kicker. I got my first kidney stone. Let me tell you that I don't eat trash and I exercise. I watch my intake of fluids. I currently have a stent in place. This drug absolutely should not be used for weight loss. It is a seizure medication and should be prescribed ONLY by those familiar with the drug. This drug has some powerful side effects. If I knew that I would get this kidney stone, I would have NEVER gotten on this medication. I refuse to take it now. It's simply not worth the risk.
My kidney stone had so much pus around it that it couldn't be removed. If it were, the infection might go systemic and I would be in ICU right now.
My hope is that pdocs will rethink ever giving this drug for weight loss. My neurologist started me off on less than 50 mg and worked up to 200 mg per day. I never could tolerate the effects of dizziness and that numb tingling sensation in my limbs after exercise.
Lastly, there is pdoc on youtube that states no physician other than a neurologist should EVER prescribe this medication. He has seen people being put on ventilators and die from this drug being prescribed for weight loss purposes. I believe him.
While someone may not readily see the effects right now from it, this drug will turn on you. It can effect other organs. I cannot stress how serious this drug should be taken. It's NOT a weight loss med. It does have that as a side effect, but it is doing other things in the process of making you loose weight.
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