Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 5)

• Evilone
• February 4, 2019

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "Ive been on Qysmia now since July 2018 for about 7 months. I was prescribed the medication by my endocrinologist after a year of haywire thyroid problems. After being on Qysmia coupled with my daily thyroid meds I have lost 55 pounds!! The biggest side effects have been dry mouth, thirst, and constipation. Insurance pays for the Qsymia medication. If you can't get your insurance to do that, have your doctor prescribe it as the two separate meds phentamine and topmirate which separately are covered. Sugar does taste really bad like sand. I've had no heart or blood pressure issues. I also have a lot of energy. Also I read that they are doing research into this drug for use on other addictive behaviors other than just eating. One study said they were testing Qsymia on Alcoholics. It took away their desire to drink alcohol."

• Kargr
• November 27, 2015

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "Started taking Qsymia in July 2015 and in 4 months I have lost 65 pounds!!!! Mild side effects I have experienced include some tingling in hands and feet, dry mouth, and a little dizziness sometimes but nothing serious. Really helps curb appetite and cravings."

• WenBon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2016

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I started Qsymia weighing in at 265 in December. First 2 weeks I lost 9 lbs. The following two months I was losing 10 lbs a month. The next month, nothing. This month, did a lot of traveling but made an extra effort to exercise on the road. So was able to lose 4. My eating habits really haven't changed since I already eat pretty healthy, except the occasional splurge. I have added a little more exercise. I have noticed that when I'm out to dinner, I can actually just stop eating and box up my meal instead of shoving it all in. So I have more self-control. Side effects: dry mouth, insomnia. That's it. So far, I'm down 40 lbs, and before I was barely fitting in a size 20, and now I can fit in a 14. I'm very happy."

• Dee
• January 10, 2015

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I am losing quite a bit of weight, 65 pounds, but I do not want to lose my hair in the process of it. It is really falling out and I don't know what to do. I went to a dermatologist, and after a few treatments and a biopsy, she told me there was nothing she could do."

• Jezeb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2016

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I started this medication 4/20/16 at 5'1'' 237lbs after going over all options with my endocrinologist. This website had me really terrified, honestly, with some of the side effects, but I had to take the chance. Started at the lowest dose for the 2-week trial; Qsymia had a free 14-day trial. Rare side effects: headaches, tingly hands and feet, irritability outside my normal b*tchiness once, lol, blurred vision once when I was very tired. While I'm very overweight, I've never had much of an appetite so that did not change. The kind of food I've been eating while on Qsymia has definitely changed, though, all healthy, ONLY water, no food after 6 pm. I have not been exercising, upped dose 5/4, same minimal side effects, down 13 lbs in 20 days."

• Iketime
• June 24, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I am a Type 2 Diabetic who has lost 41 pounds in 3 months. Qsymia is extremely effective, having substantially lowered my desire for food. Side effects are dry mouth, heartburn, constipation, restless sleep, and metallic taste to food. I would readily recommend Qsymia to you for weight loss. It works!"

• Lucky...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I have Hashimoto's and had my thyroid removed in 2002. I have had problems ever since with weight. I also suffer from migraines with up to 12 a month. My weight before my thyroidectomy averaged 145-150. I have been up and down with every diet out there. Finally reaching 196 lbs on 5/1/2014. I researched Qsymia and marched into my doctor on 5/3/2014 and begged him to prescribe it. He reluctantly did. As of 5/29/2014, I have had only one migraine (Topamax, one of the ingredients, is used for migraines) and now weigh 180 lbs."

• Meme
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2019

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I took this medication for 4-1/2 weeks. Two weeks on the 3.75 dose and 2-1/2 weeks on the 7.5 dose. No weight loss at all. I was hungry all the time (even more than I was prior to taking this medication) and had no energy. Dry mouth, jitters, tingling in hands and face, bad taste in my mouth but after 2 weeks on the 7.5 dose the depression hit big time with really dark thoughts , crying jags and I could tell I wasn't myself. This, compounded with absolutely no weight loss, made me decide right then and there not to continue for the recommended 12 weeks. I started tapering this dose and will finish out my initial prescription and be done with it. Not worth my sanity at all. Please be careful if you take this and watch your mental state. If I had lost weight, I might have overlooked the side effects but it absolutely did not work at all!!!"

• Super...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I have been overweight for over twenty years. I have high blood pressure and tried many times to lose weight on my own with little or no success. I have been taking Qsymia now since January 23rd, and I have lost 40 pounds. I feel great, my blood pressure is down, and I have not experienced any side effects. Very happy ♥"

• Think...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "Started Qsymia in April 2013 due to my health conditions. I have diabetes, low thyroid, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. I weighed 205 lbs and couldn't lose weight no matter what I did. After 4 months, I had lost 35 lbs, stopped having night sweats, gained tons of energy, and felt like a 'normal' person in my eating. I could only eat small portions and then was full. The only side effect I had was occasional tingling of the fingers. 8 months later I haven't gained any of it back! I have to remember to eat small portions now, or my old habits could come back, but I learned how to manage my eating. My HbA1C is now 5.6, I only take 1/2 of my starting blood pressure dosage, my thyroid levels are great, and cholesterol is fine. Do it!"

• Tracy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2019

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I love Qsymia! I am down 14 pounds with zero side effects. The only thing that I have experienced is pop tasting flat and certain foods that I love taste different. Not a bad trade off. Would recommend to anyone who wants to shed pounds away."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2012

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I lost 13 pounds in 10 days. At first, I was very excited because the weight was coming off extremely fast, but my body caught on and the weight loss is slowing down. My appetite is suppressed, and I have no desire for chocolate over a healthy salad. Side effects: On the second day of Qsymia, I noticed my Diet Coke tastes like Diet Pepsi (I strongly prefer Diet Coke). In addition, I had numbness/tingling in the face, feet, and hands. After five or so days, the tingling in the feet remains, but it is very noticeable at times (especially when lying down). About day seven, I started dealing with constipation. That may be contributed to the fact that I choose to eat healthy foods without fats (to stimulate movement)."

• Sardo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 23, 2020

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I gave Qsymia multiple chances as it seemed to work on the outset. In January 2017, I started on the trial, gradually moved up to the maximum dosage. I then had to stop due to the expense. I lost 20 lbs in 8 weeks. I gained lost weight back. In April 2019, I started again on the drug, this time at full strength. I lost about 30 lbs in 8 weeks. However, being on antidepressants (citalopram/Celexa) for depression, I believe Qsymia caused me to have suicidal thoughts and actions. I discontinued the medicine in July 2019 because of these suicidal thoughts. I was prescribed a new antidepressant (fluoxetine/Prozac) which boosted my mood considerably for a few months afterward. I gained all weight lost back. In April 2020, I tried Qsymia one last time as my weight was back up. Still on fluoxetine, within 3 weeks, my depression worsened and the suicidal thoughts came back. After stopping the medicine for two days, the thoughts seemed to dissipate."

• mikepp
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I have absolutely got to give this a 10. I weighed in around 260 lbs. Male at 6 feet, even largest I've ever been; it was embarrassing considering I was 185 lbs and toned not 10 years ago. After only 6 weeks, I have shed 31 pounds and still see a change every few days."

• SGMBr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I have been taking Qsymia for 10 weeks and have lost 30 pounds. It has quieted the I am hungry voice I would so often hear not long after eating what I knew was a reasonable portion of food. I would suggest to the manufacturer that they get you through the 3.75 phase in a week rather than two weeks because it seemed to me that it was easier to adjust to the 3.75 mg than the 7.5 mg. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who has tried and failed at losing weight."

• Pumpkin
• October 4, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "Just started Qsymia 9/24/13, weighing in at 239 lbs. As of this morning 10/4/13, I weighed in at 232.6 lbs. Eating a little healthier, smaller meals more frequently, only drinking water or freshly brewed unsweetened tea, no carbonated beverages, nothing with high fructose corn syrup, and nothing with any artificial sweeteners. And I have to be honest, I am by no means a gym person. I haven't stepped foot in a gym in years. However, I do stay very active with housework inside and outside of the home, which after a while is exercise in itself. Also, I find I can go on very little sleep. I am full of energy and feel great. This is a miracle in my book. Good luck, everyone."

• Beach...
• April 2, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "52-year-old female. I have now been on 7.5 mg for 14 days, 28 days total. Hunger much reduced. Side effects: headaches; ringing in my ears lasted about a week. Still have slight numbness in cheeks. Have lost 13 lbs in 28 days, the most weight I have been able to lose in 12 years - I am thrilled. My morning blood sugar was 150 to 180, now 70 to 120. Oh...and I've stopped snoring!"

• Getting...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 7, 2015

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I started taking Qsymia in February of 2015. When my endocrinologist and I began my plan for this weight loss, I was at 350 lbs. I followed all his recommendations and guidelines. I even joined a gym and started working out 5 days a week for 2 hours a day. I cut out the sweets and sugary drinks. I admit it was hard, but as he told me, I could have them here and there as a reward for achieving goals I set and reached. He was right. I go back to see him this September 2015, and I can't wait to see his face when I weigh in. I got on my scale, and it said I'm now at 297.5 lbs. Not only am I proud of the work, but this medication does work. I was really skeptical at first and wanted the weight loss surgery. But now I'm so glad I didn't."

• sassy...
• January 15, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I have been on Qsymia for exactly one week. I have been counting calories (consuming between 1000-1200 calories per day) and have lost 12 pounds. I have no real desire to eat. I have noticed that Diet Coke with Splenda tastes odd to me (not a diet soda drinker otherwise). I do not feel jittery & have not experienced any other side effects. I am very pleased."

• RTR
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2019

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "While taking the first fourteen days of the smaller dose of qsymia I did not have any weight loss what so ever, even with excercise. I am now in my 15th day of the 7.5 and still no weight loss even with excercise. I've seen absolutely no success with qsymia so far. I will continue my course of medication with daily excercise I'm still prayerful it will work."

• Woman...
• June 9, 2015

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I'm 5'9. I started taking this medication on 11/14. I weighed 315 lbs. I wanted something to help guide me in the right direction. When I started, I made a commitment to myself that I would go paleo, which I did. I also exercise 2-3 times a day. Now, 7 months later, I've lost 190 lbs. I can't tell you how much this medication has helped me save my life. Not once during these 7 months have I had anything sweet. I drink nothing but water. Not to mention, I stopped taking a pill every day and take one every few days. My doctor never put me on anything higher than the 7.5 mg because I lost weight so rapidly. I have no desire for anything bad to eat with or without the medication. The only bad thing I can say is that I have a ton of excess skin!"

• Patty...
• February 16, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I have been on Qsymia for 5 weeks now and have lost a total of 17 lbs. I am 5'2'' and on January 7, 2014, I weighed 196 lbs. Today is 2/16/14 and I am down to 179 lbs. The only side effects I experienced are dry mouth and tingling in my toes once in a while. I have not had time to exercise, and I still eat fast food once in a while, but I skip the fries and soda as I do not have a desire for them or sweets anymore."

• sjsul
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I am a 29-year-old male. 6'2''. I started the trial dose of Qsymia on 1/16/13 weighing 315 lbs. I moved on to the 7.5/46 dose. Today (6/10/13) I weighed in at 221. A month ago I asked the doctor to increase my dose to the 11.25/69 mg as I was starting to eat more. That is when I was not able to sleep, and then halfway through taking that dose, I noticed I started having numbness in my right foot/calf (which I guess is normal). I already went back to the doctor and asked to be put back on the lower dose, even though it will slow my progress. I still have 25 lbs to go. I hope going back to the lower dose solves this problem. This is not a miracle pill; you HAVE to eat healthy and exercise while taking it. You must make a lifestyle change on it."

• leelee
• May 14, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I have hypothyroidism and it's very hard for me to lose weight. I have been trying everything, spent so much money, and no results, NOTHING helped. I started this May 3rd, I weighed 327lbs, and it's now May 14th, and I weigh 313lbs. It has helped me so much, I exercise a lot and eat healthy now. I have no cravings for any of those bad foods I used to love. I strongly suggest this to anyone who is overweight. I absolutely love it, and I have had not one side effect at all."

• getti...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 20, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "Update: Went to the doctor on 08/02/2014, down 32 pounds. I really love these pills. Really no side effects. A little numbness in the fingers but goes away quickly. Will continue to take until I reach my weight loss goal of 50 pounds."