Effects and safety of use off label of the topiramate on weight loss
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2021v11i68p7545-7554Keywords:
Topiramate, Treatment, Obesity, Effects and safety, Weight Loss DrugsAbstract
Objective: to conduct a survey in the national and international literature on the efficacy and safety of Topiramate in off-label use in weight loss. Method: This is an integrative review, in which the search for data was carried out in PUBMED, Embase and Cochrane, between the years 2016 to 2021, 10 researches were selected. Results: Topiramate can be a safe and effective therapeutic tool in the treatment of obesity, providing a reduction in body mass index, favoring glycemic control and blood pressure, both in adults and adolescents. Adverse effects associated with treatment mainly included dysgeusia, paresthesia and dry mouth. Conclusion: Topiramate used alone or in combination with metformin, phentermine, bupropion-naltrexone and Ispagula showed beneficial effects on weight loss.