I'm bipolar and am on 42 pills a week. I've gained so much weight and on top of that I had a baby 7 months ago. My doctor is putting me on topamax soon for weight loss. Any other's with bipolar disease and taking topamax?? I'd love to hear how it's been for you.
It's good to hear someone else out there had the same problem I am having. I feel disorganized, confused and foggy. I am forgetting words, talking slower, thinking slower.... I once forgot my own car, where I was, and why I was there. It lasted only seconds but it was scary. It feels like the beginning of Alzheimers and I am only in my 30's and it started when I started taking Topamax for Migraines. The instructions said to not stop abruptly or the symptons will be worse so I have to go see my Dr. to get me off. Yes it is a scary situation to be in, almost like Russian Roulette. You don't know when the brain will give up on you, and you know deep within yourself that it is going in that direction. I really hope I regain my faculties when I get off this medication.
I take topamax for my bipolar and i have lost 68 pounds in a year. I started out at 195 and now down to 127. i have had no side effects from the drug. Blood work has came back normal. My husband has lost 45 pounds so far. he is on it due to his weight.
I started Topamax 2 weeks ago. So far I haven't noticed any serious side effects and I have lost 14 pounds. I am thrilled. My back pain has decreased extensively, which is why I started the Topamax. I have several discs in my lower back that are protruding and smashed together. Anyway, I would recommend Topamax to anyone who wants to lose weight and minimize pain. It may not work for everyone the way it works for me but it is worth a shot. My Doctor is my new hero! Good luck to everyone out there.
It sounds to me like you have Fibromyalgia. (Just sayin) because you hurt all over and your muscles hurt . With the migranes and or headaches. Look into it and see if it matches your problems. Try doing some research on it, www.osteopathic.org/fibro...Don't stop ther though because there are a lot of websites you can learn from. Good luck and Hope this helps. don't let anyone tell you it's not a disease. IT IS...
I have been on 50mg of Topamax twice a day for about 3 weeks now. Definitely have nausea and constipation; however, absolutely no weight loss. If anything, weight gain. Coca Cola is horrible! I don't eat much at one sitting but get unbelievable hunger pains throughout the day and night. Have never in my life experienced such hunger pains. My mood swings are incredible. I cry at anything/nothing and then scream at the top of my lungs in my next breath. I have also noticed difficulty in attention, concentration and recall. The good news is my migraines are less frequent.