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Posted by essstie on June 30, 2003, at 9:09:36
Started taking topamax to help with binge eating. Began with 25 mg per day and now up to 25 mg twice daily. Think it does help with bing cravings, but I am utterly exhausted - been sleeping 16 hours or more per day. Has anyone experienced anything similar, and if so, will it wear off as I get used to medication? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Posted by galkeepinon on June 30, 2003, at 13:58:23
In reply to topamax and fatigue, posted by essstie on June 30, 2003, at 9:09:36
I started taking Topamax about 2 months ago and yes I have been very fatigued and today is one of those days. I just want to sleep. I had a binge eating episode last night compared to what I have been eating since starting the Topamax-close to nothing I've lost about 20-25. For me, the fatigue has worn off a little as I have been on the med though. I take 200mg a day now and some days are good and some days, I'm more exhausted. This weekend I was out and busy, in fact for the last few days, I slept less, but today I see it as a sleepy day. I hope it gets better for you, if that's what you need, I know it's not quite that fun being exhausted all the time. In my case, it has helped me calm way down.
Hope this helped.> Started taking topamax to help with binge eating. Began with 25 mg per day and now up to 25 mg twice daily. Think it does help with bing cravings, but I am utterly exhausted - been sleeping 16 hours or more per day. Has anyone experienced anything similar, and if so, will it wear off as I get used to medication? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Posted by essstie on June 30, 2003, at 16:45:40
In reply to Re: topamax and fatigue » essstie, posted by galkeepinon on June 30, 2003, at 13:58:23
thanks for reply. at approximately what dose did you notice a significant improvement in binge episodes and decrease in hunger? I think my dose is still too low to reap the real benefits of the medicine. also, about how long did it take for you to get used to med and be less exhausted? thanks in advance for your feedback. i am desp;erately trying to give thhis medicine a chance!
Posted by galkeepinon on June 30, 2003, at 19:50:34
In reply to Re: topamax and fatigue, posted by essstie on June 30, 2003, at 16:45:40
your very welcome, I noticed quite early on at 25mg 3x a day my appetite was decreasing. It decreased even faster as my dosage went higher. I noticed a big difference in the way my appetite changed. I didn't crave sweet things, sodas, ice cream, overeating at all. It all began just tasting different to me. I'm at 200mg a day right now after 2 months on Topamax and am now just getting used to not being so exhausted. I still am mellow-but not as nearly exhausted like I was in the beginning-not too long ago.
Hang in there and I hope it gives you some benefit. I really like Topamax. There are some side effects that I could do without but there are sided effects to every medication we take for our illnesses. If we are able to work with them and tolerate them to where we are comfortable, it's possible. What dose did you say you were on now? How long?
Good luck I hope you do well.
> thanks for reply. at approximately what dose did you notice a significant improvement in binge episodes and decrease in hunger? I think my dose is still too low to reap the real benefits of the medicine. also, about how long did it take for you to get used to med and be less exhausted? thanks in advance for your feedback. i am desp;erately trying to give thhis medicine a chance!
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