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Can weight loss be a sign of a seizure?
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Not really: True seizures involve alteration of consciousness, and rare to have weight loss due to epilepsy. However, if you are taking topamax, (topiramate) and are also thin, weight loss is a side effect. Most other anti-epileptic drugs cause weight gain.
Answered 11/12/2013
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