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On topamax (topiramate) for migraines dr wants to adjust meds 4 concentration issues i've had 1 migraines since oct & lost 50lbs i like this! is there similar med?

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Migraine: There are several medication to prevent migraine but only topamax (topiramate) helps people to lose weight.

Answered 3/15/2013

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Dr. Robert Olsen answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sort of: There are several meds that can help migraine, but none with the same appetite suppressant effects. But the good news is that the line/dose between cognitive effects and not is often as little as 25 mgs. Therefore careful downward titration in 25 mg increments every month to 6 weeks might find the golden dose of headache control with clear thinking.

Answered 5/10/2016

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