Just prescribed Topiramate

First time posting to Reddit.

Was just diagnosed with BED and my doctor prescribed 25mg of Topiramate since it won’t have any interactions with my anxiety meds.

The directions have me tapering up the dosage each week for 28 days and when I go back for a check up my doctor said she’ll give me a stronger milligram so I won’t have to take so many pills in a day.

I’m also going to be seeing a therapist and a nutritionist. To help with my binge eating and have an overall healthier relationship with food.

I take my first dose tomorrow. I’m curious to know of any side effects to look for and also if there were any success stories on losing weight while on this medication. My doctor made me hopeful but I’m still having a hard time believing that this medication can kill my appetite since I have never felt that before.