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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Does Topamax Cause Weight Loss

Prescription drugs that cause weight loss are no diet quick-fix

October 02, 2008
Weight management expert Madelyn Fernstrom discusses the dangers of using prescription medications not intended for weight loss as part of a diet program. Drugs like Topamax, Wellbutrin, Glucophage, and Ritalin have been found to cause unintentional weight loss in patients using them for their approved conditions. But the so-called off-label use of these drugs solely for weight loss can put patients at risk for damaging side effects. Read more »

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Anna Nicole Smith, Topamax, Methadone, Elvis, & Karma
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...journalists have seen fit to report that she was taking Topamax, which is of interest to some... Read more »

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Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products
...weather. Other side effects include dizziness, forgetfulness, headache, and nausea.Topirimate. Topirimate (Topamax) is another anti-seizure medication being investigated for weight reduction.... Read more »
Topamax Dosage, Titration, and Tapering
How to best taper up to therapeutic dosage Topamax (topiramate) is a medication originally developed for seizure control. It is also FDA approved for Migraine prevention. Dr. Stephen Silberstein,... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Treatment for Bulimia
...that it may also have benefits for bulimic patients.Topiramate. The antiepileptic drug topiramate (Topamax) has been shown in studies to reduce bingeing and purging episodes in bulimics, as well... Read more »
Topamax: topiramate
...body weight." In an interview with Teri Robert, Dr. Silberstein elaborated: "The key to success with Topamax is a very slow titration up to the therapeutic dose. Patients should begin ... Read more »
Alcoholism: Medications
...and should be used with caution by people with alcohol dependence.Other DrugsTopiramate. Topiramate (Topamax) is an anti-seizure drug used to treat epilepsy. It also helps control impulsivity.... Read more »

Medications

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...hands/feet, loss of appetite, diarrhea, impotence, and weight loss may occur. If any of these... Read more »

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