Posted by Sooshi on February 8, 2004, at 11:03:58
In reply to Topamax=weight loss?, posted by sarahsundae on February 8, 2004, at 8:14:11
I take 400mg Topa, began losing at around 100mg. Have lost 16lbs total, and not a pound more, although I haven't gained any either. Some people lose a whole lot, some just a little or none at all. Mostly I just get full sooner so I tend to not eat as much. My desire for sweets has NOT been eradicated! I'm sure if I would excercise and cut out the sugar I would lose even more.
I don't think Topamax is going to end up being the great weight loss wonder drug everyone is hoping it will be. Like all the hairy side effects of this medication, your body adjusts to them eventually, even the loss of appetite, and you go back to eating like you did before anyway. I know....bummer.
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