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How does Topamax help weight loss?

Topiramate (Topamax) is an anti-seizure medication. However, doctors sometimes prescribe it off-label to help people lose weight.
Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate) is a prescription drug approved for weight loss in adults and certain children. It comes as an extended-release oral capsule and is ...
The combination of phentermine and topiramate (Qsymia) is one of several drugs approved for weight loss in the United States, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney ...