Zonisamide SR Plus Bupropion SR Combination Therapy in Subjects With Obesity

Inclusion criteria

• Female or male subjects, 18 to 65 years of age
• Have body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2 and ≤ 45 kg/m2 for subjects with uncomplicated obesity, and BMI of ≥ 27 kg/m2 and ≤ 45 kg/m2 for subjects with obesity and dyslipidemia and/or controlled hypertension
• Non-smoker and no use of tobacco or nicotine products for at least 6 months prior to screening
• Normotensive (systolic ≤140 mm Hg; diastolic ≤90 mm Hg). Anti-hypertensive medications are allowed with the exception of adrenergic blockers and clonidine. Medical regimen must be stable for at least 6 weeks prior to randomization
• Triglycerides <400 mg/dL. Medications for treatment of dyslipidemia are allowed with the exception of cholestyramine and cholestypol as long as medical regimen has been stable for at least 6 weeks prior to randomization
• No clinically significant laboratory abnormalities
• Negative urine drug screen
• Negative serum pregnancy test in women of child-bearing potential
• Women of child-bearing potential must be non-lactating, and agree to use acceptable contraception throughout the study period and for 30 days after discontinuation of study drug
• Able to comply with all required study procedures and schedule
• Able to speak and read English
• Willing and able to give written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Obesity of known endocrine or genetic origin (e.g., untreated hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome)
• Serious medical condition
• History of malignancy within the previous 5 years, with exception of non-melanoma skin cancer or surgically cured cervical cancer.
• History of suicide attempt or serious psychiatric illness
• History of Major Depressive Disorder within the past 2 years
• In need of medications for the treatment of a psychiatric disorder (with the exception of short-term insomnia) within the previous 6 months prior to randomization
• Type I or Type II diabetes
• History of alcohol or drug abuse or dependence as determined by the Investigator within 1 year prior to randomization
• History of surgical or device (e.g. gastric banding) intervention for obesity
• History of seizures or predisposition to seizures
• History of hypersensitivity to sulfonamides ("sulfa"), bupropion, or zonisamide
• History of treatment with bupropion SR (Wellbutrin, Zyban) or zonisamide (Zonegran) within previous 12 months
• History of nephrolithiasis (renal calculi)
• Loss or gain of more than 4.0 kg within 3 months prior to randomization
• Women of child bearing potential not adhering to a medically acceptable form of contraception
• Pregnant or breast-feeding women or planning to become pregnant during the study period or within 30 days of discontinuing study drug