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I have just been prescribed topimax to combat the significant weight gain from taking risperidone and geodone. any harmful side effects?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Topamax: It is always good to find out about potential side effects & drug- drug interactions. Here is a comprehensive list of possible side effects for Drugs.Com: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/topamax-side-effects.html

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/18/2017

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