METHODS OF PRODUCING WEIGHT LOSS AND TREATMENT OF OBESITY
Methods are disclosed for the acute and chronic treatment of obesity using drugs whose mechanism includes the interaction and antagonism of the kainate/AMPA receptor. Methods are disclosed for employing the drug topiramate (topomax) as monotherapy or in combination therapy eith lamotrigene, valproic acid, valproic acid and carbamezepine combination, or felbamate (felbatol).