Any anyone used Topamax for weight loss?

P_RN, ADN, RN · Mar 29, 2003

Not topamax but tegretol made me lose weight. I took it for myelopathy.

Nurse Pepper · Mar 29, 2003

I have had patients switched to Topamax when trying to obtain seizure control and each one of them have lost weight.

sphinx, BSN, RN · Mar 29, 2003

I use Topamax for my mood swings. I have lost weight, but I've also improved my eating, too. However, when I was on other meds for my moods, like Depakote (ie: "depabloat") I still gained weight despite dieting. So I suppose it may have helped in that regard. In any case, I have not *gained* any weight on it, unlike depakote, neurontin, zyprexa, remeron or lithium (I know, they are all different class meds, but just examples of meds I have taken for my mood disorder that have caused weight gain).

fab4fan · Mar 29, 2003

There were several segments on GMA, Today, etc. that discussed this. Pts. were taking Topamax for migraine mgmt. in the cases mentioned.

NICURNtobe · Mar 30, 2003

Two nurses I work with are taking it, along with Phentermine, for weight loss.

ROCnurse · Mar 30, 2003

I take Topamax for mood swings since I'm diagnosed with cyclothymia. I was on depakote for over a year and had a slight increase in weight gain. Once I was switched to Topamax I lost the weight and I am able to stay at this weight, which is the weight I was in high school! I excercise and eat healthy, but I was doing that on depakote and was still having problems maintaning my weight.

Robin61970 · Mar 30, 2003

I took Topamax for migraine control and lost 10 pounds in a few months...mainly because it makes all carbonated beverages taste nasty and you can't drink sodas,LOL

fab4fan · Mar 30, 2003

Did it help your migraines?

ShelleyERgirl, LPN · Mar 30, 2003

Thanks for the replies. Man, you aren't kidding about the nasty tasting sodas either. The first time I drank a Diet Coke, I thought it went flat. I went through three stupid cans before I remembered that fun little side effect. Duh! :rolleyes:

emily_mom · Mar 30, 2003

Originally posted by NICURNtobe
Two nurses I work with are taking it, along with Phentermine, for weight loss.

I took Phentermine, and it worked wonders. No clue about Topamax though....

txnursingqt · Dec 2, 2008

I know this is an old thread but thought I would bump it up and see if anyone else has any weight loss experience with topamax. I am starting this drug today. My doctor prescribed it because I do have migraines but he mainly prescribed for weight loss. He said he has been using it as an off-lable weight loss drug for years and his patients have had very good success with it. Guess we will see how it goes.