Topiramate for Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Author Information
Author(s): Khazaal Yasser, Zullino Daniele Fabio
Primary Institution: Department of Psychiatry, Mood and Anxiety Disorders Unit, Echallens, Switzerland
Hypothesis
Can topiramate effectively reduce compulsive sexual behaviors triggered by environmental cues?
Conclusion
Topiramate may help reduce both compulsive eating and sexual behaviors associated with environmental cues.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient reduced snacking from daily to twice a week after starting topiramate.
- He experienced a significant reduction in urges related to sexual cues during treatment.
- After stopping topiramate, the patient relapsed in both eating and sexual behaviors.
Takeaway
A man took a medicine called topiramate to help with his eating and sexual behaviors, and it worked well for him.
Methodology
The patient was treated with topiramate and monitored for changes in eating and sexual behaviors.
Potential Biases
Potential for bias due to the subjective nature of self-reported behaviors.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, so results may not be generalizable.
Participant Demographics
33-year-old Caucasian male, non-smoker, married, no history of substance abuse.
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