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can using metformin and topamax (topiramate) together for pre diabetes help with weight loss?
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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered
17 years experience Pain Management
Metabolic acidosis: Both can cause metabolic acidosis which can be dangerous. Diet, exercise and metformin are safer. If a personal choice is made to use both topamax (topiramate) and metformin together, your doctor will monitor you and check your labs to make sure no harm is being done.
Answered on Jul 14, 2018
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