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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.
How Does Topirmate for Weight Loss Work? Topiramate, also sold under the brand name Topamax, is a drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for epilepsy and migraines. It’s also ...