phentermine/topomax

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  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    My thinking is this.

    If the only thing standing between you and losing those 25 pounds is a need to supress your appetite, then the meds will probably work.

    But what's going to happen when you inevitably quit taking them and your appetite returns? I know it's really hard to stay "on the wagon" as you adjust to a new lifestyle, but I worry about relying on a medication you're only going to take during weight loss to be effective at helping you SUSTAIN your weight loss. It doesn't teach you how to move past those "craving" moments and reroute your thinking to a healthier way of life once you're no longer taking the medication.

    If you must take them, maybe commit to only taking it for 30 days while you "jump start" your weight loss. But be careful about quitting this class of drugs "cold turkey". Do it under doctor's recommended methods.
  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
    If you were very overweight and it was causing major health problems... MAYBE.

    Not for 25 pounds. :noway:

    I agree with this - my ticker shows 16 lbs, however, overall I have lost 43 pounds with NO PILLS. Just hard work and good food.

    With only 25 to lose, I don't think this drug is worth it. I think the side effects are worse than what the drug is made to do, the bad outweigh the good from what I'm reading.
  • DefyGravity810
    DefyGravity810 Posts: 34 Member
    I tried Topamax for headaches and it was awful. Probably THE WORST medication I've ever tried. Everyone will be different of course but it gave me anxiety, hot flashes followed by feeling like I was freezing, joint pain, chest pain, dizziness, and absolutely no appetite. Weight loss is probably a side effect because you just don't eat anything. It basically made me anorexic - I was having trouble even finishing a single piece of toast without feeling disgusted and nauseous. I had absolutely no energy, I actually didn't think it was possible to feel that bad. I stayed on it for a several days to see if the side effects would subside but I just couldn't take it any more.

    I've lost 67 pounds though and if I can do that I know you can lose those 25 and you'll feel far better doing it by eating better and exercise than you will taking Topamax.

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