What is Food Addiction Disorder?

One possible cause of obesity is a chemical imbalance in the brain that causes a food addiction disorder, or an eating disorder.  People who suffer from these disorders are obsessed with the thought of food and never really feel satiated. Some even wake up in the middle of the night with the compelling need to eat. If you think that you might suffer from an eating disorder, you may want to consider speaking with your doctor about medications that can help.

Treatments for Food Addiction Disorder

Some doctors are successfully using the combined medications of Topamax and Phentermine to help patients take control of their food obsession and lose weight. Topamax, while not manufactured specifically for weight loss, impacts the part of the brain that controls addictions. For people with eating disorders, Topamax is often considered a miracle drug. It can literally feel like a switch is turned off in your brain. People taking Topamax report that they still get hungry, still eat, and still have some cravings, but can do so in a more normal manner.

Clinical trials are currently under way to evaluate the combination of Zoloft and Topamax, Wellbutrin and Topamax, and Topamax and Phentermine.  Many patients have already been prescribed these medications "off-label" and have been able to successfully lose weight and maintain weight loss.