Qsymia for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 4)

• Yello...
• October 10, 2013

"I've been on this for close to 30 days. I've lost 13 lbs, started at 225 lbs. I haven't had many of the side effects that others have experienced. I see a common theme that no one mentions whether or not they take vitamins/multivitamins to help curb the side effects. That was the very first thing my doctor told me, and to drink plenty of water."

• No Mo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2013

"I started Qsymia on 02/08/2013. 237 lbs. No self-control. No motivation. Insulin-dependent diabetic, cholesterol, high blood pressure. Felt hopeless. Started Qsymia as a last resort. Dropped 14 pounds the first month. Slowly started feeling better, getting motivation, taking control. Started cardio, eating right. To date, 55 pounds gone. I FOUND ME again. It is slow, but this medicine saved my life. Side effects: dry mouth, all sweets taste horrible - which is a bonus, no appetite, can't sleep. Nothing I can't handle."

• Cafab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2014

"Update: I have been on Qsymia for about six weeks and have lost twenty pounds. I feel pretty good and am getting into some really good eating habits while taking this medication. The only side effect I have had is constipation and it is pretty much under control. Feel great!"

• Nycchik
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2014

"Over the years I have gained a good amount of weight and it seems no matter what diet I tried after 2 weeks I found myself cheating and felt like a failure. I was always in good physical shape but in my 30's that changed. My dr suggested Qsymia to me and put me on it in June. Since then I have successfully lost 29 pounds. I exercise, I eat what I want but the portions are controlled and I only treat myself to a sliver of cake or sweets once a week. I exercise 3 times a week. I have had no side effects except once in awhile a dry mouth. I give Qsymia a thumbs up-- it has given me back my confidence and has allowed me to learn to control my eating."

• evilelf
• July 17, 2019

"I have been on Qsymia now since last May of last year, it is now July. I have now lost a total of 62 pounds. I have always been a bit heavy hovering around 185/190lb but ballooned to about 252lb due to my Thyroid issues getting out of control. The biggest side effects for me have been brain fog, and sleeplessness. I read an article that said they are testing the drug for use on other addictive behaviors as well. I have a lot of energy. Some people have reported mood swings, but I have always been moody so I cannot comment on this. Some days I forget to take my meds and I've been on the drug so long I do not find myself hungry or even thinking about food. The drug made food with sugar taste bad which means I rarely reach for anything sweet now or that is carb heavy. I find myself interested mostly in protein or salty foods when I do decide to finally eat."

• Kobes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2015

"I started at 199lbs. (Barely at the 30 BMI required to take this medication) After 3 months, I'm down to 175 and still going strong. For my height, I should weigh around 160. I've had problems with weight loss since I hit my 40s plus it's hard for me to workout at times due to arthritis. This medication isn't a cure all but it does help when you are ready for a life change. My insurance does not pay for this yet even with a prior authorization but I'm willing to pay the monthly price."

• Jessica...
• August 8, 2013

"I began taking Qsymia in January of this year and have lost 82 pounds. The first 2 months were plagued by very intense side effects; almost every single one that the medication lists. I experienced irrational mood swings, irritability, anger, depression, tingling/numbness in my hands and feet, issues with vision (very mild), back pain (which improved with an increase of water intake), intense insomnia (which my endocrinologist ended up putting me on Ambien to aid with), cotton mouth/change of taste, and constipation (in the later months of taking it). The cost of Qsymia is a negative, and so are the multiple side effects, but after leveling off after a month or so of experiencing them and following a low-carb diet, it has been worth it!"

• Boricua
• March 11, 2014

"I was in November 250 pounds and I beg my MD to prescribed me this medication he told me he does not do it, but he will make a pack with me that within a month I have to loose weight the amount he did not mentioned, so he did gave me the prescription for the first 14 days @ first honestly for the first couples of days it did not do anything, but then start it to kick in, when I went back to see him he did not want to weigh me so he fax the prescription to he pharmacy 7.5 mg 1 every morning in 3 months from 250lbs, I went down to 206lbs and from waist 40, I am 34 and XXL-shirts now. I am large everybody tells me how amazing I look and I feel and look great and more confident about myself now. My goal is not to become a Model nor muscular."

• Texas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 1, 2014

"I started on Qsymia 6 months ago, and I have had plenty of side effects. I started with tingling in my fingers and toes, even my lips occasionally. I get terrible cotton mouth, brain fog, mild headaches, extreme fatigue and have a hard time concentrating. I even run the gamut of emotions at time from irritation to outright hostility, but it usually passes quickly and I have learned to control it. Having said that, I started out at 216 pounds, I am now at 175 and most of the side effects have began to subside. I can live with the cotton mouth by increasing my water intake and have found a work around for all the other inconveniences I experienced in the beginning, but if you stick with it, you'll find that it is worth it. 40 lbs to go!"

• Lesly...
• October 2, 2014

"The MIRACLE pill! I can't thank my doctor enough. I've tried every diet you can think of. Could never lose weight, I've always been obese. I started taking Qsymia on September 30/14 and lost 5lbs already. I feel with lots and lots of energy and my weakness (bread, sweets) gone! I'm not following any diet. Just exercising at least 30 minutes a day. Only side effect dry mouth and tingling in my fingers but I completely love it."

• blondee
• January 27, 2014

"I have been taking Qsymia now since 6/13 I started at 211 lbs and I am 5' 1". Today is 1/27/14 and I weigh 176.4lbs. I do not eat the healthy foods and I do not exercise regularly as I have issues with my knees and shoulders that my tendons flare up when I workout so I only do so occasionally and my main activity is housework and yard work. I still eat fast-food occasionally and pizza just not like I used to. Now here is the thing I had high blood pressure when I started and now its perfect! I am my doctors guinea pig and I am being monitored I had an EKG before starting it and I have to still go in for follow ups and he did a blood panel last month to make sure I wasn't having any hidden side effects! Came back negative and I've lost 35lb."

• Thank...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2013

"Qsymia has changed my life in a way I never thought it would. Not only am I losing weight - 9 lbs and I never lose - but I am missing the one craving that I have struggled with for years - alcohol. Wine doesn't even sound or taste good to me, so I am saving those calories and have more energy and the money I am saving on food and alcohol more than covers the cost of Qsymia. I'm thirsty and was a bit tired mid-afternoon in the beginning, but now I feel great. So glad I can lose weight without food that tastes like cardboard!"

• Corny
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 29, 2014

"Qsymia makes me think like a thin person. I no longer have any compulsion to think about food. I have been obese for 98% of my adult life (I am 64) and tried everything. With Qsymia, I can make all the right decisions (and a few wrong ones) that I have known all along I needed to make. Now, just like a thin person, I am not driven to every fast food door, seconds or thirds of meals, eating a whole container or bag of anything. With minimal effort and smart decisions, I have gone from obese to within 5 pounds of normal weight for my height. No notable side effects - a little constipation when I don't eat much and a dry mouth. If I forget to take Qsymia for a day or two I know right away - my old eating habits come right back."

• south...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2013

"I've been taking Qsymia for 6 days now, and I feel the random tingling feeling and numbness, with that being said, I've lost about 4 pounds so far without changes to my lifestyle. Foods do taste different. Sodas taste like metal, rice and bread taste like cardboard, and anything other than a salad, lean grilled, broiled or steamed meats or fruits taste rather nasty. One thing is for sure, AVOID ANY DRINK WITH ASPARTAME IN IT, it will give you a monster headache and really make the tingling numb feeling really noticeable. I thought I was going to die...my head and my eyes hurt so bad. Dropped the sparkling flavored water, and diet sodas, and feeling awesome. Will update in a few weeks with progress!"

• Not...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 2, 2017

"I took this back in 2012. I was 270 pounds when I started and lost 120 pounds in 9 months with diet and exercise In 2015 I got pregnant and gained 30 back. My doctor prescribed it again and I lost it again. It may not be for everyone but it worked for me. I was also able to maintain a healthy weight after again with diet and exercise. If your prob to being over weight you will always have to try. Don't look at it as getting thin.. look at it as a lifestyle change for your health. Diets fail but lifestyle changes last if you want them too."

• Barbie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2022

"Qysmia has changed my life. I have been taking for 1 month and have lost 34lbs. 52 more lbs to loose. I power walk on my treadmill for 45 minutes everyday and I only eat vegetables and cheerios with milk for breakfast. I changed my eating habits completely. I am making this a life long change."

• Feath...
• September 19, 2013

"Two months and 22 pounds lighter. I can't believe how easy it's been. And I'm still losing! I'm diabetic and overweight but not obese. I have to lose 10 more pounds to reach a medically "normal" weight. I'll get there. And the only drawback is dry mouth. So I carry a water bottle and pee more often. It's an easy trade off for a tinier waist and a (hopefully) longer and healthier life."

• Works...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2016

"This medication has worked great. You must drink plenty of water!!! Also start taking it on a Friday or better yet, start Thursday and take Friday and Monday off of work if possible to give your body time to adapt. My body took a few days to adapt when I first started taking Qsymia as well as between dosage changes. Though it was much less noticeable between dosage changes. For me the side effects of blurred vision, not being able to think sharply, feeling jittery, etc. only lasted a few days. If you can take the time to get over the hump, it is totally worth it. Also I have cut out sugar drinks, snacking, eating after dinner. I drink 8-12 16oz bottle of water per day. I have been on Qsymia for 1 month and lost 13lbs."

• Jeff...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2012

"I am a 6ft guy weighed in at 214 lbs with hypertension. If I didn't lose weight, I was in need of a new blood pressure medicine and possibly cholesterol meds. I have taken Qsymia for 1 month and lost 14 lbs with no side effects. Thumbs up to Qsymia!"

• Sweet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2014

"I have been taking Qsymia for almost a month now and have lost 11lbs in 22 days. I am on a low calorie diet. I have had several side effects like constipation, insomnia, numbness in face and legs. Any carbonated drink taste like its been sitting out open for a day just flat no fizz at all. I do feel irritable at times but most side effects I can manage except the constipation that just plain hurts. I have an appointment on March 28th and I'll see how it goes with my progress and labs. I was at 290 lbs starting weight and I am down to 279 lbs. Seeing my belly shrink motivates me more to exercise and continue to eat healthier. It is quite expensive but I look at it like this, I waste money on other things that don't do me any better and this will."

• Laura
• December 22, 2016

"I'm a 20 year old girl who was on this medicine. I was on it for about a year until my doctor said to take a break for about a month or two and then I could consider going back on it (she said to take a break from the phentermine essentially, and my pocket needed a break too) Starting in June of 2015 I was 212 pounds, now in December 2016 I am 160 pounds. Now, I can't say I got the full benefit of it because with being busy in school I don't have that much time to exercise as much as I'd like, or eat what is best. But, it curbed my appetite SIGNIFICANTLY. And that was definitely my problem, the snacking. This medicine changed my life for the best, it helped me get that boost I needed to start losing weight, and to keep the weight off."

• Becky...
• May 25, 2015

"I started taking Qsymia in the end of November. It's now nearing the end of May and I've lost just shy of 40 lbs. I've been watching my diet and also incorporating moderate amounts of exercise. I have hypothyroidism and was unable to lose weight using any other method alone. This medication has been a life saver! I no longer have to take blood pressure meds and will likely be stepping down the dosage of my thyroid meds soon due to lower body weight. I still want to lose another 30-40 lbs. to be at a healthy weight. My rate of weight loss has been steady...not too slow but not too rapid, either. I can't say enough about it."

• Evilone
• February 4, 2019

"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

"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

"I started Qsymia weighing in at 265 in December. First 2 weeks I lost 9lbs. The following two months I was losing 10bs 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 40lbs and before I was barely fitting in a size 20 and now I can fit in a 14. I'm very happy."