"i started topiramate on march 30 th also alone with phentermine 15 mg i was not convinced even though all the results i had read were good. i&#039;m 27 days into the diet an i&#039;ve lost 14 lbs. i weighed 169  anx now down to 155lb i need to lose at least 25 more. i have deteriorated disk and extra weight really makes a difference in your back. i use to weigh 125lb over the years i&#039;ve gotten to were i can&#039;t do very much walking or exercise i&#039;m so thankful my dr put me on this  i can&#039;t believe it the topiramate at nite what really made the difference i was up and down during the nite eating now i eat jello and a little whipping cream that&#039;s it. i don&#039;t get hungry during day but i do eat. i did have some side effects but after about 5 to 7 days they went away. it works thanks"