ORLISTAT vs TOPIRAMATE

I'm 20F, 5' 9" (175cm). SW255, CW140, GW140. So a couple of years ago my doctor suggested that I do a low-fat diet with 6-7 small 250cal meals per day, basing them on whole grains and some very lean protein with a fruit, and taking orlistat with meals that had more fat than usual. I tried that and f

I wanted to share my experience in case it helps anyone fighting with their insurance or pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to get coverage for **Mounjaro or Zepbound**. I’m a **Massachusetts resident (47F, 5’6”) with a BMI of 37.1 in 9/2022**. I have **hypertension and moderate sleep apnea (AHI=15)**,

This sub has been a huge source of info. and comfort to me and I wanted to share my story in case it may help those considering Sema for weight loss: I started on Sema for "vanity" reasons. I have struggled with a borderline ED and body dysmorphia all my life, having grown up a as a dancer without

I read so much negative stuff about orlistat on this forum and elsewhere, and thought I should take time to share my experience. A lot people describe an uneasy feeling in their stomach when eating fat on orlistat. I do have *a *feeling too, but I don't think it's uncomfortable. I just feel... satia

Greetings, Long time lurker, v. rare poster. Came here because I was prescribed Orlistat, got the dreaded oily diarrhea, scoured the internet for answers to no avail and eventually found a solution myself. I reckon reddit is the best possible place to put this info for any other poor souls scourin

Hi everyone. I am mainly writing this for cathartic reasons. I have struggled with weight my entire life and I never feel like talking to my friends or tweeting about it quite captures my life. I welcome any comments, criticisms, or words of support. ​ TLDR: I'm a smart guy and have had s

Another struggling to lose weight with pcos post! I exercise regularly - bike to the gym in the morning, yoga or dance in my lunch break and some kind of activity at night like swimming or walking. My eating habits are pretty good - healthy home prepared meals. I try to be mindful of carbs and sug

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Hi all, I know this is a common question/topic of discussion here but I’m so frustrated and I’m looking for any help. I’m currently on 1200 lithium and 150 lamictal. Started 50 topiramate once a night 3 1/2 weeks ago, have seen no results, no change in appetite, nothing. I was diagnosed a year ago

So my husband turned 28 today. It's his first birthday since we got married, his first birthday in years when all our friends can hang out, he has the day off, we have our own place, and generally everything is good. Only problem is that this morning I woke up with my mania coming to a screeching ha

Hi everyone, if you’re reading this, thank you. From the deepest I can, I appreciate you. I ***finally*** got my diagnosis on the 30th of September after many years of confusion, seeing multiple counselors, therapists, doctors and psychiatrists. Earlier in the month I voluntarily spent a week in th

Hey all! I started noticing significant shedding of my hair about six months after upping my dose of topiramate to 75 mg/day. It seemed to get worse when I switched generic brands to Teva and right now about 2/3 of my hair is gone. Literally clumps were falling out on my floors and I was cleaning

It’s a mixture of bad choices influenced by a depression episode and reasons out of my control. I was fit last summer during a hypomanic episode then I went through a following depression episode last fall/winter and gained 30lb through binge eating. Hovered there. Then got meds adjusted to change t

As of late I have found it very hard to get out of the house. I can get up, shower, eat but when it finally comes time to leave; I just can’t. Going to the store is no problem, but getting out to go do something is seemingly impossible. I’ve recently went under some pretty drastic medication changes