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Topamax—also known as topiramate—is a prescription anticonvulsant medication originally designed to treat epilepsy and migraine headaches. In 2012, the drug was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat obesity and induce weight loss. Topamax is also prescribed for other off-label uses, including smoking cessation, cluster headaches, and alcoholism. Babies who are exposed to Topamax while in (more...)