Phentermine & Topamax Combination

I was on that same combination a couple of years ago and lost 40lbs in 4 months. I think it's a great combo but I'm not sure how it will affect you being diabetic

I took Phentermine and had to watch my blood pressure closely. It didn't make me hungary and I had no energy (I think a combo of not feeling hungary, not eating, I just felt blah) but that was me. I did lose weight, 20 pounds in just a couple months (if that) but gained it back (snuck up fast, I swear) plus 10 more because when I was off of it, I wanted to finally eat, even the healthy stuff I couldnt get enough of. I havent tried Topamax so I have no comment on that one. I have learned the hard way that a proper diet and exercise is better. Good luck but I wouldnt go this route, there is no quick fix for those are generally temporarily.

Edit to add: My son is a juvenile diabetic since 4 years of age and the specialist refused to put him on Topamax for his migrains due to the diabeties and possible liver issues, but this could just be his age as well.

Hi,
I take 100mg of topamax everyday to help prevent migraines. I started about 2 months ago. I was told lack of appetite could be a side effect, but since I've actively been trying to lose weight the past month, not sure that's worked in my favor. I did have other weird side effects that just recently dissipated; forgetting a word, or stumbling over words, wanting to write one letter and jotting something else. I think however, those effects are fairly normal, and like I said, in my case have already gone away.

I can't believe it's being given out as a diet aid! It was originally prescribed as an anti-seizure med I believe.
Caro

I am currently on Phentermine. I have just started my 3rd month. I was at a point where i just didnt care...felt it was just easier to be fat and enjoy the food that tasted good. I also had no desire whatsover to be bothered with exercise at all.

My doctor put me on Phentermine as a jump start ( i want to lose 60lbs). to get my mind where it needed to be. Well, i have to say she has given me my life back. It takes a good bit of my appetite away , took ALL of my cravings away and i was able to get myself off the junk sugary treats. It has given me the motivation and energy to exercise and WANT to exercise. It does have a few side effects i found tolerable ( dry mouth, constipation, insomnia) .

Month 1 i lost 17lbs
Month 2 i lost 11lbs.

Now going into month 3 i feel i have a good handle on the proper foods and portions and the exercise to start weaning off the meds after this month. My weight loss is slowing down and i need to learn how to eat/exercise under normal circumstances without the aid of the meds. I have 30 lbs left to go and i know it will take me a while to lose that but i am determined to have the best food/fitness lifestyle that i can going forward the rest of my life.

So id say give it a try and watch closely how it affects you . I want to start feeling like ME again thu....not someone on a pill.

I started Monday on 37.5 of Phentermine and 50 mgs of Topamax along with a high protein diet and have lost 10 lbs in 5 days!

I have been on Topamax for 2 years now for migraines. I took phentermine several years ago with good results so my doctor agreed to put me back on it recently. I took it one month, off one, on one, off one (my doc is big on not becomming addicted to these types of meds). I just started my 3rd round and I've lost 9 lbs in the last 4 days. It will make you not hungry and if you don't force yourself to eat SOMEthing you will feel sluggish and have no energy. I always eat earlier in the day. I don't always eat healthy. When I do I get even better results. If I have to eat later into the evening I make sure it's a calorie count specific meal. I had trouble sleeping at first. Either I couldn't fall asleep or I would wake up in the middle of the night and couldn't go back to sleep. Melatonin helps a LOT. I take 10mg melatonin every night about an hour before bed. My phentermine dosage is 30mg, Topamax is 50mg (supposed to be 2x a day but I have trouble remembering to take it the second time). Side effects, dry mouth, constipation (but nothing regular or out of control). My blood pressure has been great, maybe even more normal than before, No heart problems. I actually have a condition where my heart can start beating like crazy and I feel weak but I have even had an episode since I started losing weight. And so far I've lost 45 lbs.

I went to to my doctor on January 3 asking for Qysmia. She stated it was quite expensive but went the route of prescribing Phentermine 1X day then I take 1/2 Topamax in AM then another 1/2 in PM to get the extended release like in Qysmia. I did get some side effects from the Topamax. Including dry mouth, lack of concentration or feeling foggy, the tingle around my lips and fingers and the loss of appetite I do have to check my blood pressure 3 times a week just to be sure everything is ok. Because It had run high years before but hadn't been in a while. But better be safe than sorry.
Now for me it's hard to gauge as I had a lot of things go on in January I had 2 root canals 2 weeks apart so I did a liquid diet for . 2 days. I also have a highly stressful job so the mental fogginess was a concern for me BUT I work 14 hour shifts so the added energy was a plus. After the first week my mind did get better, I'm not 100% as I do have to think extra hard on simple things some times. I ended up having to set alarms on my phone to make myself eat because I am never ever hungry. I drink at least a gallon of water a day and I eat 3 apples a day. My co-workers nick named me Eve. My work does not have elevators and I am required to go up and down at least 16 times a shift. In 32 days I went from 298 to 261. Size 28 jeans to a 20. 4XL top to a 2XL. I just started my 2nd month and I hope it goes as well as the first. BTW I'm using slim fast I drink it when I wake up since I don't have time to cook- then I have a salad at work with Romaine lettuce, Spinach, carrots, snow peas, cucumbers, and about 2oz of diced chicken breasts and a little bit of cottage cheese then another slim fast when I get home. I eat that or a variation of that 5 times a week. I really can't eat anything else it makes me feel sick to smell or see food. Maybe that/s just in my head.
Hope this helps anyone and I know it may sound funny and people may think I'm making a joke but I'm being serious when I say my results may not be typical so just because I lost so much in a month doesn't mean you will. I think it depends on a variety of things. Your body, your mind set, your support system, and what's going on in your life.

I tried taking topamax about a year ago. I had horrible side effects (like suicidal thoughts). I honestly thought I was going crazy. My doctor told me to stop taking the topamax. The relief was almost immediate.

I think my side effect is rare, but it's one, nonetheless. Track your moods and behaviors while on this drug.

Glynn, how did you get the Qysmia? Where did you order it, I see that Express Scripts has it now? I am doing phen and topamax but wish I could have qysmia!

I have been on Phentermine and Topamax since May of 2012 (every 3 months I take a 1 month break from the phentermine) I have lost 60lbs and my blood pressure has gone from 140/90 (on two different meds) to usually about 120/70 (still on the meds). My Dr said as long as I continue to take a one month break from the phentermine I can continue this forever. I go to see my Dr every 3 month for check ups and he is amazed at how it has worked for me. I take 37.5 of phentemine in the am and 50 of topamax in the evening.
I LOVE this!!! I have energy and last summer would actually exercise everyday ( I am a teacher and admit I have done a very poor job of keeping up the exercise during the school year).
I am rarely overly hungry. When I do eat I find myself eating about 1/4 of the meal ( my teenage son love this as he gets to finish my plate lol). and I am full and satisfied for the rest of the day or until the next meal.

I have 20 pounds to lose and just statrted Phentermine , never tried topamax. I originally had 35pounds to lose, I lost 15 and am now trying to lose the last 20. I vlog about all these things and what I've tried if you want you can check it out http://www.youtube.com/user/adrian0616?feature=mhee


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Huh. They give Topamax as a weight loss tool?

I am relieved to hear the side effects wore off for most people, because I am taking it for chronic migraines and need it to work!

The fact I have lost a few pounds is great, but I need it to take away the migraines.

Thanks for the idea of setting an alarm as a reminder to eat. I truly have forgotten a few times and this is a trigger.

I just got put on it yesterday. I have about 60+lbs to lose and I have always worked out and tried to eat healthy but I just keep gaining. I'm hoping that this will help me not feel like I'm starving as I try to stick to the 1000 calories diet he put me on. I'm also worried that once I stop taking it any weight I'd lost will come right back on... Keep me posted on how it's working out for you. I'm glad to hear you haven't really had any side effects and have been able to lost some weight. Good luck!

I took phentermine about a year ago and lost 40 pounds. I kept the weight off and really learned a lot from it. Then November hit and I told myself that I was going to take a break from dieting and enjoy the holidays. I enjoyed them allright lol! I am up about 15 pounds, but I am going to be very honest. I ate what I wanted, drank a lot of soda and cut the water out, and hardly worked out. I pretty much hibernate in the winter haha!

I am not going to blame the weight gain on the lack of pills. I kept the weight off for a long time without them, so all of the blame goes to me. The weather is warming up again and I feel like my motivation is coming back. Not to mention summer is almost here! I have been thinking about doing a month of the phentermine again to help lose what I gained. In fact, there is a new clinic here that does a two month program, that also involves nutrition classes. I don't know if I will stay on them for two months, but I will be at my goal weight if I lose 40 more pounds...so I will see. It would be great to be there by summer.