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What Is The Dosage Of Topamax For Weight Control?

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Posted on Thu, 12 May 2016
Question: Hi I am a diabetic 2 my doctor prescribed Topamax 15mg to control my weight not making much difference should I ask him to prescribe a higher dose
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Dose can be increased under supervision.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for choosing HCM.
Noted your concern.

Dose of Topiramet (content of Topamax) can be increased depending upon desired beneficial effect balancing with its side effects.

Important side effects which need to be considered in your case are abnormal sleepiness, dizziness, slow thinking, diarrhea.

It requires frequent follow ups with your treating doctor.

Along with medicines dietary restrictions and regular exercise are important in controlling weight. Importance of both can not be replaced by medicines alone.

Hope this helps you.

Regards,
Dr. Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
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What Is The Dosage Of Topamax For Weight Control?

Brief Answer: Dose can be increased under supervision. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for choosing HCM. Noted your concern. Dose of Topiramet (content of Topamax) can be increased depending upon desired beneficial effect balancing with its side effects. Important side effects which need to be considered in your case are abnormal sleepiness, dizziness, slow thinking, diarrhea. It requires frequent follow ups with your treating doctor. Along with medicines dietary restrictions and regular exercise are important in controlling weight. Importance of both can not be replaced by medicines alone. Hope this helps you. Regards, Dr. Abhay Mali. Diabetologist.