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Do you think weight loss can help someone with uncontrolled pseudotumour cerebri after 5 years? female 170cm 83kg.
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Yes: It would not be a bad idea.We also use medications such as Acetazolamide (Diamox®). topiramate (Topamax®), zonisamide (Zonegran®), and furosemide (Lasix®). To help control the headache.
Answered 2/21/2019
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