Can Topiramate be Used for Weight Loss?

Topiramate

Topiramate is an antiepileptic medication. It was approved by the FDA to treat seizures in 1996 and migraines in 2004. It is used off-label to treat several medical conditions, including mood, eating, and substance use disorders. In clinical trials, topiramate induced weight loss and improved blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity. Some users report that topiramate altered their sense of taste, which may help with appetite control. In one study, participants taking topiramate lost an average of 9.1% of their body weight compared to those in the control group who lost 1.7% of their body weight.

Patients can buy Topiramate for appetite reduction with an included prescription consultation with a doctor.

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Can I Buy Topiramate?

If you would like to purchase Topiramate for appetite reduction, learn about Bella+. This capsule supplements a reduced-calorie diet and exercise plan for a powerful weight management plan.

Do we offer Topiramate as part of a treatment plan?

Yes

Lose Weight	Support weight loss efforts
Reduce Migraines	Reduce the incidence of migraines and seizures

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How Does Topiramate Work?

Helps with Weight Loss

Topiramate’s exact mechanism of action is not known. It blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in the brain and enhances GABA receptor activity. Both effects exert an inhibitory effect on nerves, which slows the brain’s ability to send electrical signals and explains its efficacy in treating seizure disorders. It also seems to block calcium channels, which may also explain its antiepileptic properties. In animal studies, topiramate was found to cause weight loss and improve insulin sensitivity.

Benefits of Topiramate

Topiramate may have the following potential benefits:

Reduce the incidence of migraines and seizures
Support weight loss efforts

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Drug Details

Indications

What is Topiramate used for?

Alcohol dependency
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Tourette syndrome
Bipolar disorder
Eating disorders

Contraindications

You should avoid Topiramate if you are/have:

Have glaucoma or eye problems
Have metabolic acidosis
Have kidney disease
Have lung disease
Have mood disorders, depression, suicidal thoughts or actions
Have liver disease
Have a growth disorder
Have osteoporosis or osteomalacia
Are pregnant or breastfeeding

Topiramate Side Effects

What are the side effects of Topiramate?

Topiramate may cause:

Common Topiramate Side Effects

Cold symptoms
Fever
Appetite loss
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Nausea
Nervousness
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Changes in the sense of taste
Numbness and tingling in arms or legs
Abnormal vision

Rare Topiramate Side Effects

Vision problems that may be permanent if not rapidly treated
Birth defects
Life-threatening dehydration due to increased body temperature and decreased sweating
Increased blood lactic acid levels
Suicidal ideation
Potentially serious skin rashes
Confusion and problems thinking
Kidney stones
Problems with speech or memory

Topiramate Dosage Information

Topiramate Dosage & Frequency

Typical Topiramate Dosage & Frequency

Individualized Dosage
As Needed

References

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