Guest guest Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hi , Yes, I am on Topamax, I was taking 4 a day, but now 3 a day. It has definitely helped with weight loss but have it mainly for migraines. Watch for side effects of numbness and " tinglys " in feet and hands. Good Luck! Heidi in Mass. _ In a message dated 3/28/2009 3:12:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, l8deblu@... writes: Hi all, Has anyone been prescribed Tompamax? My GP has put me on Topamax as of last week in an effort to help me hopefully lose some weight. I'me carrying about 80 extra pounds, which we all know is so not good for the old joints. I'm wondering if anyone out there in cyberland is also on this, either specifically off label for weight loss or for it's intended purpose of migraine treatment or seizure prevention. Thanks, jamie **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hi Heidi, I haven't had any of the side effects yet - knock on wood. Well, I am a little spacier than usual which is driving my GF nuts LOL. Tomorrow will be 1 week. I am on the 50 mg dose, twice a day so far. I do suffer from the occasional migraine but I won't claim that my Dr did it for that purpose. He off label rx'd it for the weight loss to try and help me with the weight on my joints. I appreciate any input from anyone who has had any experience with it and RA and the other drugs we take. > > Hi , > > Yes, I am on Topamax, I was taking 4 a day, but now 3 a day. It has > definitely helped with weight loss but have it mainly for migraines. Watch for side > effects of numbness and " tinglys " in feet and hands. Good Luck! > > Heidi in Mass. > > > _ > > > In a message dated 3/28/2009 3:12:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > l8deblu@... writes: > > > > > Hi all, > > Has anyone been prescribed Tompamax? My GP has put me on Topamax as of last > week in an effort to help me hopefully lose some weight. I'me carrying about > 80 extra pounds, which we all know is so not good for the old joints. I'm > wondering if anyone out there in cyberland is also on this, either specifically > off label for weight loss or for it's intended purpose of migraine treatment > or seizure prevention. > > Thanks, > > jamie > > > > **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under > $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000002) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Ok, please!! no one laugh or yell at me for posting the side effect I had with it a few years ago. When I started it, my breasts started to itch, alot! Then they seemed to be getting bigger (hey, I am not complaining!) but I always seem to get the weird side effects of medications. But apparently it can cause lil'tumors in your breasts. ONLY in some women I guess. He really had to look into it but he took me off of it. The itching quit! Just putting my 2 cents in on this one. Like I said, it was just a side effect " I " had. ~Cole~ > > > > Hi , > > > > Yes, I am on Topamax, I was taking 4 a day, but now 3 a day. It has > > definitely helped with weight loss but have it mainly for migraines. Watch for side > > effects of numbness and " tinglys " in feet and hands. Good Luck! > > > > Heidi in Mass. > > > > > > _ > > > > > > In a message dated 3/28/2009 3:12:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > > l8deblu@ writes: > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > Has anyone been prescribed Tompamax? My GP has put me on Topamax as of last > > week in an effort to help me hopefully lose some weight. I'me carrying about > > 80 extra pounds, which we all know is so not good for the old joints. I'm > > wondering if anyone out there in cyberland is also on this, either specifically > > off label for weight loss or for it's intended purpose of migraine treatment > > or seizure prevention. > > > > Thanks, > > > > jamie > > > > > > > > **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under > > $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000002) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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