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Topiramate 50 Mg and Phentermine 15 Mg for weight loss

Posted by riana1 @riana1, Oct 26 11:54am

I had gastric bypass surgery in 2016.
Over time I regained the weight. Went to a gastric bypass doctor on referral by primary doctor.

He prescribed me Topiramate 50 Mg and Phentermine 15 Mg for weight loss management.

I am on the fence about taking these drugs even though he assured me it’s safe. Topiramate is a drug used to treat epilepsy and Phentermine is used to lessen appetite.

Has anyone in this group tried weight loss pills, if so which ones, were useful, and did you experience side effects.

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turberg | @turberg | Oct 27 6:17pm

I started using Topiramate and found it really helped with my appetite. I did have to stop taking it because I have a history of kidney stones, and my nephrologist insisted.

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riana1 | @riana1 | Oct 28 4:51pm
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@turberg

I started using Topiramate and found it really helped with my appetite. I did have to stop taking it because I have a history of kidney stones, and my nephrologist insisted.

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Thank you so much for sharing. So, the doctor didn’t see a way that a bout with kidney stones could be prevented? Or drinking lots of water while taking could prevent kidney stones?

You got me thinking. I have the medications but still have not started using them.

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turberg | @turberg | Oct 28 8:23pm
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@riana1

Thank you so much for sharing. So, the doctor didn’t see a way that a bout with kidney stones could be prevented? Or drinking lots of water while taking could prevent kidney stones?

You got me thinking. I have the medications but still have not started using them.

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No way around being able to use Topiramate. He explained that my gastric sleeve surgery in 2012 and upcoming bypass surgery strongly increases my risk for kidney stones (I've had them since 2015.)

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riana1 | @riana1 | Oct 28 8:51pm

Thank you for responding. I had the Roux-en-y gastric bypass. My weight gain happened out of stress of being a caregiver for my mother and mother n law of which both recently past.

My plan is to first jump start with a 14 day waterfast to address inflammation. Then start on the meds.

Keep me lifted up and I will keep you in my prayers for your upcoming bypass surgery.

Appreciate you!

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turberg | @turberg | Oct 29 12:27pm
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@riana1

Thank you for responding. I had the Roux-en-y gastric bypass. My weight gain happened out of stress of being a caregiver for my mother and mother n law of which both recently past.

My plan is to first jump start with a 14 day waterfast to address inflammation. Then start on the meds.

Keep me lifted up and I will keep you in my prayers for your upcoming bypass surgery.

Appreciate you!

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Thank you for your prayers! I will definitely add you to my prayer list 🙏

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riana1 | @riana1 | Oct 29 7:37pm
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@turberg

Thank you for your prayers! I will definitely add you to my prayer list 🙏

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Thank you dear ❤️

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