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Does Topiramate Assist With Weight Loss And Anxiety?

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Posted on Thu, 26 Mar 2015
Question: Does Topamax assist with weight loss and anxiety? Is it processed through the liver and cause liver damage?Thank you. I need to be suue that this is compatable with my body in those two respects.
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Answered by Dr. Ravi Soni (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can be used for losing weight

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing through HCM.

Answering accordingly:
Topiramate is used for reducing weight but it is not approved by FDA. There are good reports from the users abour its efficacy. It is used for migraine and epilepsy. There are no reports on its effect on anxiety.

It is not extensively metabolized by liver and 70% is excreted unchanged in urine. So it does not cause liver disease but a person with liver disease has to be cautious while using it.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have further query then I shall be happy to help.
Wish you good health.
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Does Topiramate Assist With Weight Loss And Anxiety?

Brief Answer: It can be used for losing weight Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for writing through HCM. Answering accordingly: Topiramate is used for reducing weight but it is not approved by FDA. There are good reports from the users abour its efficacy. It is used for migraine and epilepsy. There are no reports on its effect on anxiety. It is not extensively metabolized by liver and 70% is excreted unchanged in urine. So it does not cause liver disease but a person with liver disease has to be cautious while using it. Hope I have answered your query. If you have further query then I shall be happy to help. Wish you good health.