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The antiepileptic drug which causes weight loss:

A
Valproate
B
Vigabatrin
C
Topiramate
D
Felbamate
High-Yield Explanation
(Ref: Katzung 14th ed. pg. 427-28)* The only antiepileptic drug which causes weight loss: Topiramate, Zonisamide* MOA of topiramate:# VG-Na+ channel blocker# Activate GABA receptor# Inhibit AMPA receptor (receptor of Glutamate)* Use:# GTCS, Partial seizure# Maintenance therapy of alcohol withdrawal# LGS# Decreases alcohol craving* Side effects: Urolithiasis, Somnolence

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