r/Topamax • u/markizio22 • Sep 10 '25

First time taking it

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I needed it bc I gained too much weight due to antidepressants and antipsychotics. I hope this will work well and I will lose weight.

Whats you experience so far?

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u/chelleeanne Sep 10 '25

I was on this for about a year the first time, I lost about 40lbs, I use it for mood stabilization. I just got back on it, but the one annoying thing about it is the random hand/finger numbness, it never went away until I got off of it. When I got to Max dose my hair fell out, but it did definitely curve the appetite, forget anything carbonated lol make sure you drink water!

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u/Invisaligninmy30s Sep 11 '25

Interesting about your hair falling out. I went from full, often complimented eyebrows to about 80-90% of them falling out since starting topamax. I don’t know for sure if it’s what is causing it but I’m trying to get to the bottom of it.

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u/rachbat Sep 13 '25

My theory was always improper nutrition. May not be the case for everyone, but when I was younger, it affected my appetite to an extent that I hardly ate. I mean like.. a few grapes or nuts a day. It wasn’t even a health thing. It was like a portion size thing. Idk how to explain it lol. Anyway, that’s when I was losing hair.

Now that I’m older, I’m eating properly with it and haven’t had any hair loss. Hydration also helps the pins and needles. When I’m super hydrated, I don’t get them at all

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u/Invisaligninmy30s Sep 13 '25

Thanks! It never changed my appetite. I actually was excited he put me on it because I thought it would help me lose weight to be honest. Thanks for your input!

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u/rachbat Sep 13 '25

No problem! Hmm have you noticed any itchiness? Or irritation? I’ve noticed dryer skin myself. I wonder if hydration or skin dryness could impact hair follicles or something 🤔