Posted by mouththatroared on April 7, 2003, at 23:48:48
In reply to topamax, posted by zavario on April 15, 2002, at 10:23:47
> i just started taking topamax 2 weeks ago for epilepsy and weight loss. i started 50mg and have horrible nausea. as soon as that started to subside i was instructed to increase my dose another 50mg. the nausea is back full force. does this go away? or is this why it's being used as a weight loss drug? i also have hot flashes. is this normal?
I have been on this drug for almost two years, for my seizure disorder. I am on 200mg daily and yes I do experience hot flashes. Also, I dont sweat as much as I use to before taking topamax. When I get hot I just get hot, not sweaty, as if I am having a heat stroke or something. I have to watch myself out in the sun. I can't sleep at night because of the hot flashes, keep in mind the doctor has perscribed hormones for me to keep this under control. I am 33 years old and I think this may be the topamax and not my hormones.
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