Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Damage Is Caused By Side Effects Of Toplep On Body?

I was prescribed Toplep 50mg for weight loss. Have only been on it for 2 weeks but have lost no weight yet. Only feeling progressively worse ie bouts of nausea, dizziness, weakness, disorientation, headaches, eye fatigue, mood swings, lack of energy, etc. I cannot see myself doing this for 6 months for the hope of losing a few kg's! Plus not knowing what damage it is causing my body, if these are the known effects?
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Toplep is not a weight loss medicine per se. It is primarily for seizures. The symptoms you are having can be side-effects. The use of it as a weight loss medicine is called off-label, which means the FDA has not approved it and adequate studies on its use for losing weight have not been done. All the symptoms your are describing are likely due to side effects. I would recommend you stop this medicine and talk to your doctor about alternatives. The risks due to its use are not worth the hope of losing a few kgs, as you say. Hope this helps.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Damage Is Caused By Side Effects Of Toplep On Body?

Toplep is not a weight loss medicine per se. It is primarily for seizures. The symptoms you are having can be side-effects. The use of it as a weight loss medicine is called off-label, which means the FDA has not approved it and adequate studies on its use for losing weight have not been done. All the symptoms your are describing are likely due to side effects. I would recommend you stop this medicine and talk to your doctor about alternatives. The risks due to its use are not worth the hope of losing a few kgs, as you say. Hope this helps.