Friday, October, 23, 2009
Does Topamax Cause Weight Loss
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.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Teri Robert
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Health Expert
...journalists have seen fit to report that she was taking Topamax, which is of interest to some...
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Health Guide
...weather. Other side effects include dizziness, forgetfulness, headache, and nausea.Topirimate. Topirimate (
Topamax) is another anti-seizure medication being investigated for weight reduction....
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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,...
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...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...
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...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 ...
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...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....
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Medications
...hands/feet, loss of appetite, diarrhea, impotence, and weight loss may occur. If any of these... Read more »
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