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Yes, epilepsy can be related to both appetite changes and weight loss, though it's more commonly associated with weight gain. There are a few reasons why weight loss or lack of appetite might occur. Some anti-seizure medications are linked to weight loss or reduced appetite, including:

- Felbamate (Felbatol)
- Topiramate Show Full Answer

Yes, epilepsy can be related to both appetite changes and weight loss, though it's more commonly associated with weight gain. There are a few reasons why weight loss or lack of appetite might occur. Some anti-seizure medications are linked to weight loss or reduced appetite, including:

- Felbamate (Felbatol)
- Topiramate (Topamax)
- Zonisamide (Zonegran)

Some medications, like levetiracetam (Keppra), can affect how food tastes. As one MyEpilepsyTeam member shared, "The Keppra made food taste like nothing, so I didn't crave food." Dietary approaches like the ketogenic or modified Atkins diet, sometimes used for seizure control, can also reduce appetite and lead to weight loss due to their high fat content.

It's always a good idea to flag any noticeable weight or appetite changes to a doctor, who can help figure out whether it's medication-related or something else worth addressing.

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