Deepa Kulkarni Deepa Kulkarni Asked 5 months ago

Does topiramate cause weight gain?

My cousin started taking Topiramate for migraines, and she mentioned she's actually gained some weight since. I thought it was supposed to help with weight loss sometimes? Does Topiramate cause weight gain generally?

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Neha Kulkarni Neha Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Actually ulta hota hai yaar, isse toh weight loss hota hai generic cases me. Dr. ne mujhe migraine ke liye diya tha tab mera appetite kafi kam ho gaya tha. Weight gain is very rare with topiramate, so chill karo.

Milind Deshmukh Milind Deshmukh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, topiramate se weight badhta nahi hai balki kam hota hai. Mere sister ko migraine ke liye diya tha toh uska weight thoda loss hi hua tha. Par har body alag hoti hai toh safe side ke liye doctor se ek baar pooch lo na.

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Ajit Singh Ajit Singh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

True, it usually causes weight loss rather than gain. Just keep a regular check on your eating patterns and let your doctor know if you feel any unusual changes.

Sajitha Nair Sajitha Nair Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Topiramate is actually known to suppress appetite, so it typically leads to weight loss. Very few people report weight gain, but if you notice it, check if it's due to water retention or other lifestyle factors. Best to clear this doubt with your physician.

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Varun Malhotra Varun Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about weight gain with this medicine! It is actually famous for doing the exact opposite and reducing appetite. Just eat healthy, stay active, and if you feel anything weird, your doctor is just a call away.

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