title: Long-term effects of topiramate on bipolar mood instability, weight change and glycemic control: a case-series.
abstract: Topiramate is an antiepileptic agent, which is being investigated as a mood-stabilizer. Three obese individuals with DSM-IV bipolar I disorder and type II diabetes mellitus received topiramate treatment in combination with antipsychotics and valproate or carbamazepine. In addition to improved mood stability, these individuals lost between 16 to 20.5% of their pre-topiramate body weight and also achieved significant glycemic control.
authors.affiliation: Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 3811 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2593, USA. chengappakn@msx.upmc.edu
authors.forename: K N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Roy Chengappa
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Levine
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rathore
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Parepally
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Atzert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D005632:Fructose / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D013995:Time; D000077236:Topiramate; D015431:Weight Loss
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D000077236:Topiramate; D005632:Fructose