Topamax (topiramate) for obesity
December 2002
Patients are asking about Topamax (topiramate) for obesity.
It works...but side effects are a big problem.
Many antiepileptics cause weight GAIN, but Topamax actually causes weight LOSS. It reduces weight about 6% to 8%.
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