Topamax for Binge Eating Disorder users! - Please help! :)
ShowGirl84
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Hello! I have been reading all of the discussions regarding Topamax for Binge Eating Disorder on the community boards and was curious how you went about getting your initial prescription? Is this something you can get through your GP? I'm sure it can be tricky getting something like this as many would recommend therapy, etc (which i've tried for 3 yrs for BED to no avail). Could someone point me in the right direction or tell me which type of doctor can prescribe Topamax?
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
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can someone please help? I am going to try and get it online if I can't find a doc, but would really love some help from you guys!0
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Give your doctor's office a call and ask that question. The GP can prescribe it but it will be up to your doctor to decide if he/she wants to treat you himself/herself or refer you to a specalist. Good luck!!0
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I'm not sure about binge eating prevention as an attribute of Topamax. I was prescribed this drug about 3 1/2 years ago. While I did gain weight, not a substantial amount granted, I noticed a lot of my taste receptors were very augmented. I completely lost the taste for certain foods and drinks. (Coca-Cola and I had a break up during this period of time.) My prescription was based upon severe migraines due to a low thyroid. My dosage was pretty high, something I had to work up to. It is certainly not something I would recommend. There are NUMEROUS side effects. While I was on it I named it Stupid-Max. I could not think, speak, or function. This would be a last line of defense. It is like opening Pandora's box. If you do proceed, follow the prescription to the letter and above all else DO NOT stop taking it cold turkey.0
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My sister has taken this drug prescribed as a preventative med for migraines. There was no desire to eat - made everything taste bland. I suppose that would be beneficial to someone having a binge eating disorder.0
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Please do all your research and talk to your Dr about side effects before considering taking topamax. I took it and suffered TONS of nasty side effects that my doc didn't tell me about (and I didn't do enough due diligence), so I didn't understand what was wrong for months until I realized it was the topamax. Coming off of that stuff is not fun either...and it didn't even do what it was supposed to do for me! I know these medications affect each person differently so maybe it will work for you and you won't have side effects, but IMO there is no quick fix to binge eating and taking a medication may cause additional issues for you in the long run like it did for me.0
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Do your homework--most people have problems with the generic form. It's really hard to get off of. It can affect your sleep. I wouldn't recommend it unless all other conventional means have been exhausted.0
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can someone please help? I am going to try and get it online if I can't find a doc, but would really love some help from you guys!
Probably not a good idea for numerous reasons.0 -
it has curbed my binge eating for sure. My doctor had no problem prescribing it, I did not even ask. The generic is only about $3 or $4. It does have some weird side effects and be sure to drink plenty of water. A lot people complain about headahces with it, but I noticed the headaches I developed were not from the meds, but because it curbed my appetite so much I had forgotten to eat and just needed to eat. Once I ate the headache was gone. He prescribed it for me to give me a jump start and other diet pills elevate blood pressure. I will come off of it at the end of the month. I know the cravings will come back, but I am hoping that the weight I have lost will give me the motivation to keep up the self discipline I need. I was having a hard time getting the scale to move again so this was just a temporary fix, not a perm one. I am on the lowest dose.0
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I was on very high levels of Topamax for my migraines and it didn't effect my appetite at all.0
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I'm not familiar with Topamax for BED, but I was prescribed Prozac for my eating disorder and it really helped with controlling my binging urges. You might want to seek out a eating disorder clinic, they can help you determine the best medication when coupled with therapy.0
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I believe this subject was spawned by Dr. Oz and The Most Interesting 'Fro in Medicine.0 -
I take it to regulate my migraines... hasn't reduced my appetite any - bummer... :sad:0
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I used to take Topomax for my migraines and it didn't help with my binge eating at all.0
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It's interesting that a drug used to treat seizures can reduce binge eating and ketosis which was used to treat seizures before there were seizure medications also can reduce binge eating.0
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I have never heard about using Topomax for either migraines or BED but what I do know from personal experience is that it is often prescribed for seizure disorders. I take it myself where I have epilepsy. Taking it for these two reasons mentioned is new news to me!!! :noway: :huh:0
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I was on Topamax for a short while as a migraine preventative. I did lose some weight from it but I believe it was because the medication made me not want to eat at all. As others have mentioned, certain foods (carbonated beverages in particular) tasted horrendous. However, I also suffered from some of the nastier side effects including heart palpitations, aphasia, loss of concentration, loss of feeling in my hands and feet, and significant memory problems. It took several months for the aphasia and memory loss to dissipate after stopping the drug. While it did help with the migraines and the weight loss was a nice bonus, the side effects were not worth continuing with this medication.0
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Totally agree with Margo! I forgot about the tingly sensation with loss of feeling. Just say no!0
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I forgot to mention that my husband was on the generic version, and it literally made him retarded while he was on it--hence the nickname "Stupimax." It slows a lot of processes down like basic thinking and response to questions.0
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