Rohan Kumar Rohan Kumar Asked 8 months ago

Does topiramate cause weight loss?

On topiramate for my epilepsy for about six months now. I've actually lost a bit of weight, which was unexpected for me. Is weight loss a common side effect of this medicine?

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Sneha Sen Sneha Sen Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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I was researching this yesterday because my cousin was prescribed this medicine! Apparently, yes, it often reduces appetite and alters how food tastes, which leads to weight loss. It is a very common side effect from what I read online.

Anjali Gokhale Anjali Gokhale Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Haan na, isse weight loss toh hota hai kyuki bhookh lagna kam ho jata hai. Mere jethani ko migraine ke liye diya tha toh unka weight kaafi kam ho gaya tha bina gym gaye. Par bina doctor ke salah ke isko weight loss ke liye mat lena, thoda heavy medicine hai.

Deepak Sharma Deepak Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan bhai, topiramate se weight loss hota toh hai par ye iska side effect hai na ki main purpose. Log ise migraine ya fits ke liye lete hain aur weight apne aap girne lagta hai. Isko bina prescription ke bilkul mat touch karna, doctor se consult karo.

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Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much if you are losing some weight on topiramate, it is super common. Just make sure you are still eating small, nutritious meals throughout the day so your energy levels don't drop. Keep your doctor updated on how much weight you lose.

John D'Souza John D'Souza Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, topiramate is known to cause weight loss because it acts on the brain to decrease appetite and increase satiety. However, it is a prescription drug with other neurological effects, so it should never be used solely as a weight-loss pill without a doctor's guidance.

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Manpreet Kaur Manpreet Kaur Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Oh god, yes! When I was on this medicine, my favorite butter chicken also started tasting weird and my daily cravings just vanished. I lost quite a bit of weight because I simply forgot to eat. It really changes how you look at food during the course.

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