A patient will begin taking phentermine and topiramate [Osymia] to help with weight loss and asks the nurse why the second ingredient is necessary. Which is the correct response by the nurse?
A) "Topiramate helps reduce the risk of seizures that can occur with phentermine."
B) "Topiramate helps produce feelings of satiety to augment the drug effects."
C) "Topiramate increases the appetite suppression caused by phentermine."
D) "Topiramate increases the rate of weight loss by acting as a stimulant."
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