An Overweight Patient Recently Started Taking Topiramate for Seizures and at Her

question 38

Multiple Choice

An overweight patient recently started taking topiramate for seizures and at her follow-up visit you note she has lost 3 kg. The appropriate action would be:

• A)Tell her to increase her caloric intake to counter the effects of the topiramate.
• B)Consult with a neurologist, as this is not a common adverse effect of topiramate.
• C)Decrease her dose of topiramate.
• D)Reassure her that this is a normal side effect of topiramate and continue to monitor her weight.

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