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Q: Topamax

asked by: Rubycat on July 1st, 2004

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I have been on topamax for a few years now. It seemed to really help my bulimia but I would like to stop taking medications now. I am wondering if I get off of it, will my bulimia come back? If anyone knows, please let me know. My doctor doesn't seem to know...

Thanks!

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Julie25

replied on July 1st, 2004

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Hi,
i've heard of that drug, I was wondering, is it used to treat obesity? Or is it an antidepressant?

Edited to add: sorry, I looked it up myself, and read that it is used for epilepsy.

limeridge

replied on July 8th, 2004

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I take topamax for epilepsy and yes it does make you loose weight. I am eating anything to gain. I just can't it is a kind of med where I can't cut off of. I can eat and eat all day still nothing looks like I have never ate a thing. The topamax does that to you.

limeridge

replied on July 10th, 2004

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Ruby no it will not if you get off of the topamax you will than put the weight back on. The topamax makes you take it off. So many people have gone threw it because they lost so much weight

Julie25

replied on July 13th, 2004

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Rubycat and limeridge,
did you experience any side-effects from topamax? (apart from the weightloss) I am just curious.

limeridge

replied on July 13th, 2004

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Hi there no mone was just weight loss the only other problem is I can go without eating for a day no problem. I do drink thoose instank breakfasts now and ensure plus if I don't eat right so I can put the weight on. Limeridge

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