Gee, really?

 But then again..I could be  wrong ... I never asked a neurologist for weight loss drugs?   My WLS  has done it's job.  I have a  Lap band, almost 5 yrs post op , at goal and main tain.  Who knows... I'm out of the  loop On the what People   search out to loose weight or what they opt for via RX medical intervention wise?  Isn't that why we Got WLS to  ...  stop that kinda insanity??  Topamax i at times called  Dopamax...  Not because it renders the  patiet HIGH , but FORGETFUL!!!  Menory issues , Cognitive issues abound.  One of the  sad sise effects , if needed to treat  other serious medical conditions...  and No other meds work.. sadly thats the  trade off.  I WILL Not GO INTO MY Medical Issues On this BOARD any more, lack of privacy etc... the FB  Fiasco, etc.   how ever .. Topamax has many uses..  and used for serious Medical conditions .

I've actually been on Topomax before for migraine prophylaxis so I may be a little too familiar with it.

I was actually speaking in jest (although I really do have to get back in my comfort zone weight-wise) and I shouldn't have spoken so lightly without making that clear.

Topomax is a heavy duty drug, not previously used for weight loss but of course  since one of it's side effects *was* weight loss for many, they are obviously not hesitating to get the most bang for their buck.

And Cat Lover is correct - that is why we have the surgery.  We don't "diet" anymore, we just follow our surgeon's eating plans.  I seriously hadn't even heard of this combination because "dieting" isn't even on my radar anymore.

Sorry for the poor attempt at sarcasm.

(((Amy ))) Hugz Gal ! No worries  Miss Amy! 

 I had never heard  it was a new "drug"  mixed  for weight loss and approved by the FDA ? I sure try not to Judge  , I truly believe  what  some one needs medically and  what the Doctor says is needed , it is there   business not mine.  I know , when I hit a ruff strecth , was super stressed and started gaining  I was scared as could be!!!    I think, when tha happens..  scared is a normal feeling.  ((( MM))) Hun, my heart is with you and YOU can  whip his!  :) You are Precious and Capable.  :)

My posts were  based on my personal experiances  with the the  Horrid side effects of Topamax, it may not effect others that way ... I sure  hope not :(   How ever ,If it medically helps what its supposed to do  , when prescribed ,  and sadly when No other drug in it's class will work , No other choice exists ... You deal with the Topamax side effects.  I was  ay My Highest  weight after  everal years on  Topamax... I  still gained ?  LOL ...only ME ??  But could it  been from all the other medications truly  needed  when pre op, I was  in a medical  down ward spiral ? WLS , was basically ... to add  health and better quality to my life..anything above that was GRAVY!  Basically a G I F T !  I'll never know, if it was the topamax that cuased gain... and don't care. I do know i was just relaying the wside effedts I   don't like  dealing with !

But waht I DO know is I am not GOD and I don't  want to judge!  I don't want to sound Like I am ... deep in my heart I desire  folks to feel they can bring what ever issues they have  , things they want to speak about  , to feel they can come to the Boards or char  and feel SAFE .  

Lord above, I misunderstood..I ask forgiveness.   I'm sorry. This place was created for education and support,  humor, not to feel alone , feel safe  and  "bounce" things off each other. I  sure never want to be a hindrance in any way .

  Hugggz ((( MM )))) and Hugggz  Miss  Amy ... I just have been stressed my self of late ..  life happens .. we all get  our share of stress. I   maybe Not  been  reading  closly :(  I may noy have been focusing or paying  close   enough attention and plain old misunderstood. I will, until I feel .. more focused . less stressed... just lurk ... more .  Huggz to every One. Yall  Inspire me are Gifts to  me. 

May God's Peace and Richest Blessings ,  be  with all of you. May feel  and share Joy.   I'm here .. Just maybe a little more  "quiet". I love all of y'alls  In put and humor, advice and inspiration!  Thanks to all of you   

 It's not that kind of spaced out ... its more meory issues spacd out, can't remeber yur burger alarm  code , PITA isues .  There is NO joy in the side effects of topamax  folks.  Trust me..  I live it.   Cognitive issues and "SPACED  OUT "  I think, we all may have a  WAY differant definition,  Like  remebering numbers, ages  dates , times appointments ,  every day things..  Not  the Kinda  "spaced Out" I think .... some may have misunderstood. It may not efect all this way , but is a side effect to many. .sadly. But when needed..  no other choices exist when other  meds in it's class aren't effective.  :(   Facing those issue, do VERY little for ones self esteem ...  Can def lead to a bit of  situational anziety ... scared to death you won't remeber CRAP ...  Ya NO fun.  so.. people want to use this..If it's the new weight loss fad ...  never heardf of it as a weight Loss drug ... Thee  NUTS!!!!  I'd love to NOT have to NEED it!  Try haveing 2 degres and a MBA   and... feeling lke the viliage idiot ..  Stop taking he  meds..  and welp .. the Medical need for it is OVER whelming. SO back On topamax.  If folks  use this for weight loss..  I wonder how they will be able to work and  function??? Thats Just Plain NUTS!   

 Heh.

I got the spaced out and gaining going for me right now.  Topamax rocks.  I want it back.  PS.  I do not endorse this.  LOL.

 (((MM))) Sorry about the weight gain :( 

Only we know what is best for us ( in any way) I am sorry... I  truly misunderstood , I had no idea you were looking for  this as a possible use in helping stop the  weight gain and aid loss. I am never one to judge, if you think this is right for you, MM it's your body and your choice. I wish you well In every aspect of life , from the bottom of my heart.  I have  no say in what people  chose  to do with there  bodies or lifes and always felt that way ..  and if it came of that  i felt I did  .. I really didn't understand, what  you ment . I just was voicing my personal opions of the side effects of Topamax in my life .  
I want to  tell you something I have been meaning to express for along time, I enjoy your posts, your wonderful!  You are full of wit  and humor . You DO so much for our Community . Thank You for your Contributions , that are endless.  Please forgive me for misunderstanding , I have been smack dab in the middle of a lot of stress  of late  and just not  been focusing  as I should ..  please accept My humble apology.  Stress  affects  us all so differently,  sounds  you have been  wading  some stressful waters of late  ... perhaps   the weight gain is a   manifestation :(
ENJOY that cruise!  Let the cares GO!  Relax ,  my thoughts  are with you . May every day   from today be better , brighter  and  bring  more joy for us all. May our stresses be fewer and  personal life's  be blessed and abundant  in every way. .. Amen.   

Since .. I been Stressed and  felt like crap of late , I think I may Just read all yall's wondrful posts ! Yall are the BEST!  

 No worries at all.

I took it for seizure control, but it is known to have weight loss benefits -- and it helped me maintain... at least I think so.

"Qnexa is a combination of appetite suppressant phentermine and anti-seizure drug topiramate."

I took them both, separately, as weight loss drugs.  My heart thought it might explode on phentermine and I had terrible tingling in my face from the Topamax.  I lost a little weight on both.

At the end of the day, though, I was willing to take the associated risks to lose the weight and would probably do it again.

No worries about birth effects in this camp.

I am already lost in space.

I tried Topamax for neuropathy in my feet, it didn't help much, and I found myself thinking crazy, and unable to make decisions.
The pain in my feet ans toes start around dark, and sometimes wake me up with sharp pain like someone stabbed me with a knife. Then it's a miserable wait for daylight.
LYrica makes me depressed, and I'm not usually depressed.
IN my case, the side effects outweighed any benefit. Now I just take old amyltritoline, and pain pills. Not perfect, but so far no side effects for several years.