Qsymia and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Con...
• December 7, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Qsymia for two weeks and have lost 11 pounds. I started with the headaches and the fogginess. I also had dizzy spells, but I later figured out that many of the symptoms were because of the lack of food I was eating. I started eating healthier portions (smaller, but healthier) and the side effects were gone, and the pounds just started coming off. I don't want to up the dose because I am afraid the weight is coming off too fast."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 26, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking 7/15, I had terrible side effects, racing heart, dizziness, insomnia, speech and memory. When I told my doctor I was coming off it, she basically told me to suck it up and push through the side effects. She also recommended that I take one pill every other day. I am glad I listened to her, I am down 53 pounds. This was all done on the 7.5 dose."

• Kar...
• November 27, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• Pho...
• December 31, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Qsymia for a week. I'm 42, f, 5'0 @160 lbs. Tried trainers, diets, lipo, nutritionists, Weight Watchers, etc., and have only seen my weight steadily increase towards my family's inevitable diabetic history. I've had a mild headache the first 2 days, although I'm not sure how much of it was real and how much of it was me being overly sensitive to the long list of side effects. I drank more water and felt better. Definitely didn't sleep well but took a mild homeopathic remedy for that, and that's improved. Felt a little dizzy a few times, but nothing that would deter me. I'd rather lose this weight than fret over being dizzy. I'm down 3.2 lbs in 7 days. I'll update as I go. Good luck, everyone, and drink plenty of water!"

• tar...
• July 11, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 35 years old and have had a weight problem all of my life. I would think about food all day long. At my last doctor's appointment, I weighed 271 lbs. I decided to try Qsymia, and I am so glad that I did! It has been almost a month, and I am down 13 lbs. The side effects I have had are dizziness, tingling in my fingers and toes, and dry mouth. I can put up with those much better than all that extra weight. I do wish that the price was a little cheaper, but I am looking forward to each weigh-in to see what Qsymia has done for me!"

• Peb...
• August 4, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've lost 19 pounds in less than a month and had some of the side effects: tingling feet, dizziness, and headache. My doctor ordered some labs. I now take vitamin D and K. I no longer have high blood pressure. I'm happy."

• NYC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this medication a month ago. The first few days, the side effects were pretty bad, so I stayed in bed. It was mostly nausea, dizziness, extreme fatigue, and then insomnia. After a few days, almost all of those subsided except for the fatigue and insomnia. Now it's been about a month, and I mostly just suffer from some brain fog and some fatigue, not nearly as bad, but my appetite is basically gone. I really don't even enjoy food that much anymore and sometimes skip a meal or have to force myself to eat, whereas before I couldn't stop eating. I have a horrible food addiction, so this has really helped. I lost about 20 lbs my first month. Very happy with this medication, and I feel it has saved my life as I am pre-diabetic."

• ugo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Qsymia for 5 weeks now, and the only changes I have noticed in me and my body are that it caused dizziness and nausea initially. I have maybe lost 1 lb since I started taking this medicine but worried about the side effects, so I stopped."

• kek...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I honestly thought I had COVID or I was pregnant as I lost my sense of taste and smell. This was when my Qsymia dose got increased. I had never experienced anything like it. I cannot eat sweets anymore. I also can't go into restaurants without being grossed out by the smell. Both are obviously good for the weight loss, but freaked me out. The tingling and dizziness went away after a few weeks, it only happens if I don't take it on time now. Overall, I lost 25 pounds in 3 months with it. It helped me get full faster, which has helped me pretty much break my binge eating disorder, physically. However, you have to still build healthy habits and do the mental work. I went from having 190/79 to 110/55 blood pressure too, so it didn't raise mine."

• Jan...
• April 30, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Qsymia 4/26/2015, at my yearly checkup. I am a 55-yr-old female and am postmenopausal and have hit a roadblock when it comes to losing weight. My Dr. said I am in wonderful health and was not concerned with my 5'9'' 264 lb body. At my request, she told me about Qsymia and suggested that I try it for an added boost since I do exercise and eat healthy already but was not seeing results like I should be seeing. She prescribed the low 2-week starter dose. I have only been taking it for 5 days, but already have seen success. 5 lbs. lost, with no side effects. The only thing was 1 day when I did not eat enough, and I went for my 30 min walk. I about passed out: weak legs, dizzy, and fast heart rate due to not eating. Will make sure to eat."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Qsymia since late September 2016. So far, I have lost 26 lbs. This medication has helped cut my cravings. Nothing I have tried in the past has worked this well. It's not without side effects. Some dizziness upon first starting and increased heart rate. I may need to talk with my MD about increasing my dose. I continue to lose weight, but my appetite is a little heavier than it's been. By far, I recommend this to anyone who is serious about getting healthier and dropping some serious weight."

• McC...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 2, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This medication is dangerous. I started out on the normal dosage that the doctors left me on it for 2 years, and I only lost 10 lbs. I gained it back because I stayed constipated. I worked out and starved myself and still didn’t lose any weight. After two years on the normal dose, I was bumped up to 8.5 mg and had no weight loss, but did get stomach pain from constipation, forgetfulness, exhaustion, and weakness. I was bumped up to 11 mg despite my not wanting to. Still, no weight loss, still experienced stomach pain from constipation, forgetfulness, exhaustion, weakness, blurred vision, light sensitivity, light-headedness, dizziness, tremors, numbness and tingling in the back of my head, the bottom of my feet, weakness in hands, and my vision worsened. All symptoms went away within 3 weeks of discontinuing the medication."

• dgm...
• June 10, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was prescribed this to lose weight but also to help my diabetes (Type 2). In 9 weeks, I have lost 20 lbs on the 7.5 mg dosage. I have cut my nighttime Lantus usage from 28 units to 7 units and anticipate being able to stop the Lantus entirely within the next week or so. I have lost weight before on my own, but not to this extent, and not with these results with my diabetes medicines. The only side effects I have are an occasional tingling in my feet, which the doctor says will go away when I stop the medication, and some dizziness, but I also have that without the medication, so that could just be me. However, the dizziness gets better when I drink more water or eat, so it may be not eating or drinking enough."

• kok...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Qsymia, the starter dose, for 6 days now. The first 3 days I immediately experienced blurry vision, dizziness, headaches, dry mouth, and head fogginess like I was in outer space, but it wasn't horrible. It's worth it if you want to lose weight. I didn't lose my appetite completely, but I definitely don't crave junk and fast food like I used to, and I'm not hungry all the time. I feel full a lot. After the 3rd day, all those bad symptoms went away, I'm guessing my body adjusted to the meds. I haven't really been eating the healthiest since I started and only worked out twice, and I lost 2 pounds so far. I will return with another review when I finish with the starter dose."

• Pre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This medication really made me eat less! It's not a conscious feeling of a decreased appetite, but you just don't feel 'in the mood' to eat anything, and nothing looks appetizing to you. I didn't realize it until I went on the scale and lost 8 pounds in the first week (on the lowest dose!). Started at 232 lbs, 5'2'', female, 24 years old. No other health complications besides overweight. HOWEVER, had to stop this med after 1 week because of horrible side effects. Dizziness to the extent where I couldn't lift my head off the pillow in the morning (and through the day). Cognitive impairment-felt like I lost my brain. Can't think, can't come up with answers to any mathematical questions, can't concentrate. Will try plain Phentermine."

• CLE...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So far, so good! I have been on Qsymia for about a month, and I have lost 22 lbs. In the past, I have tried Vyvanse for binge eating. I lost weight, but then started gaining back because I was drinking a lot, and Vyvanse is basically speed, so if you're prone to drinking, it will make you want to drink more. Contrave, the Wellbutrin in this, gives me vertigo, so I cannot take it. Qsymia has worked very well. It takes away cravings and has helped me be mindful for portion control."

• Dis...
• August 13, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Do not waste your money or further your health. Side effects on this drug, it does not work. Makes you very exhausted and tired. I had numbness/tingling in the hands, arms, feet; twitching in my eyes; dizziness; trouble sleeping; dry mouth; confusion; cloudiness; and extensive heartburn."

• Syx...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 14, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Qsymia for about a year now and have mixed feelings about it. It definitely worked for me as I was able to lose 100 pounds so far, but the side effects are pretty bad. As others have mentioned, I experienced tingling hands and feet, insomnia, was VERY lightheaded, and it definitely made my depression worse. If you have depression and/or suicidal thoughts, I think this is a dangerous medication to take because, from my experience, it will make those thoughts 10X worse. Also, I experienced a lot of head rushes and dizziness when standing and chest pain. I looked past the side effects of the medication because of the results I was seeing and it is continuing to work."

• Syx...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 14, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Qsymia for about a year now and have mixed feelings about it. It definitely worked for me as I was able to lose 100 pounds so far, but the side effects are pretty bad. As others have mentioned, I experienced tingling hands and feet, insomnia, was VERY lightheaded, and it definitely made my depression worse. If you have depression and/or suicidal thoughts, I think this is a dangerous medication to take because, from my experience, it will make those thoughts 10X worse. Also, I experienced a lot of head rushes and dizziness when standing and chest pain. I looked past the side effects of the medication because of the results I was seeing and it is continuing to work."