Qsymia and Tingling: What Users Say

• Ala...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 8, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Qsymia for 13 months now. I am 5'7'', and was 50 when I started. I weighed 304 pounds. I have lost 105 pounds so far. I cannot praise it enough. I intend to lose another 40lb or so. It has been a lifesaver for me. My energy is through the roof, and the benefits to my self-confidence are immeasurable. My cholesterol went from 225 down to 185. So, as for side effects, I do experience bouts of constipation. I try to keep myself fully hydrated, which definitely helps, and occasionally use fiber supplements as needed. In the beginning, there was some dry mouth, but that passed. Also, I had some occasional tingling in my fingers early on, but that has subsided as well. I know it's not for everyone, but for me, it has worked wonders. The cost has been an issue, but I think of how much I used to spend on snack foods, takeout, and the like, and it doesn't even compare. I am still way ahead of the game."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was on Qsymia two years ago and successfully lost 55 lbs. I gained it all back again and I recently went back on it. Here's my story. I'm a 43-year-old male, initial weight is 203 lbs at 5'8" tall. My doctor, because I tolerated the drug well, put me on 11.25 mg immediately and within 2 weeks, I lost 14 lbs. Following 2 weeks, I've just started 15 mg and I've tolerated that well and lost 4 more pounds in 2 days, so things are looking up. From experience, my past side effects were: dry mouth, tingling in my hands and feet and that's about it. Every month, my doctor will ask for a weigh-in, in addition to my blood pressure measurement. As long as those two elements are good, he will continue prescribing. My insurance thankfully covers this (be sure your doctor marks down for insurance purposes that you are OBESE so it's covered!) so I pay only $20.00 out of pocket. My goal is to get back to 150 lbs, which I don't believe I'll have a problem doing. It's just keeping it off!"

• Dow...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 54 y.o. female nurse who over the last five years gained 10 pounds a year with stress and menopause. I had a physical in July and weighed in at 215 lbs and 5' 6''. Started first month at 15 mg. Dosage strong, but I needed a good jump start--I had really bad snacking habits and barely exercised. I started walking 2 miles every evening and cut my calories down to around 1,000--eating clean proteins (chicken, fish, Oikos Triple Zero Greek yogurt) and tons of veggies, and fresh fruit daily. Increased my water intake, which took away side effect of tingling and constipation. That is key--start day with big glass of water. 2nd month on, 7.5 mg dose. I feel so healthy! It's mid-Sept and I'm down over 32 pounds. Shopping in the back of my closet:)"

• Lak...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Lost 20 lbs in three months. Side effects were tingling feet, insomnia, irritability, and metallic taste of soda. Side effects were worth the weight loss that I was unable to lose otherwise. I am mid-sixties and thirty lbs overweight. My doctor gave me another three-month prescription, and I hope to reach my goal. I have more energy and am exercising for the first time in 15 years. It is expensive, but worth it."

• squ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I read so many reviews that almost scared me away from taking it, but I really have not had any issues. It is true that carbonated drinks taste different now, and I get a tiny amount of tingling in my fingers every now and then. Weight loss has been consistent at a couple of lbs a week. I ate terribly during the holidays and put 2 lbs back on in a month with eating badly and no gym, but that would have been way more without the drug, so I'm okay with it. I was eating what I want but just small amounts and feeling full. Not deprived at all. Just listen to yourself when you eat."

• LBH...
• November 20, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My wife and I both started Qsymia 11 months ago and have both lost 65 lbs each. We have had no side effects other than minor tingling. We both support each other and eat normal foods, just less of them. I am a diabetic and was using insulin and pills, I no longer use insulin and may be able to get off the pills soon. Our doctor sees us every 3 months to check on us. This medicine has been good for us. But you have to work at it, it's not magic."

• Bag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Update to my weight loss experience. I'm 51, 5'5'' female, 3 kids, started Qsymia on 9/9/13 at 198 lbs. This morning, Nov. 7, I weighed in at 173 lbs. Lost 25 lbs in 2 months! Eating 1200 calories a day, drinking lots of diet tea. Still have occasional tingling in toes, but that's it. Weight loss is about a pound a week but that's probably the healthiest way to go and I'm not feeling hungry or deprived. I eat what I want, just less, BUT drink a BIG glass of tea before eating! Cost - yes expensive - but you're cutting back calories so it is the cost of one Big Mac Meal or its equal. I'm VERY happy with my results!"

• Bag...
• October 13, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 51-year-old female with 3 kids. I started Qsymia on September 9 at 198 lbs and have lost 19 lbs as of today, October 12. I know initially you lose more because it is mostly water, but now I have leveled off and I am losing a healthy 2 lbs per week. I have tried so many diets, nothing has worked like this. The only side effect I have felt is very occasionally the tingling in my feet. Not only am I not 'wound up' from this med, I have never been so calm. I'm finally seeing results for all the effort and I am not frustrated. Appetite is way down, I eat about 1200 calories or less a day, have plenty of energy, and drink LOTS of fluid. 30 lbs to go! Can't wait! Definitely would recommend Qsymia to the extremely overweight or obese."

• Lex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On month three of Qsymia. Pop tastes flat so that sucks but honestly it’s a good habit to kick anyway. I’m 5 ft 2, 27 years old, started at 205 lbs and after month 1 weighed in at 188 lbs! I eat enough (1200 cal), am vegetarian. I just cut out sugary foods and stopped eating after 8 pm. I have so much more energy. I’m currently at 166 lbs. Goal weight by end of the year is 127 lbs. I do get the tingly feet and hands if I’m not drinking enough. BUBBLY sparkling water still tastes good to me if it is ice-cold, so that makes me happy :). No other side effects."

• CA1...
• May 9, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Qsymia for 6 months now, on the highest dose at this point. I have been taking it exactly how it is supposed to be taken per my doctor. I have physical limitations (bad knees) that keep me from being able to exercise much. Walking is about all I am able to do. I did not change my diet radically, the Qsymia changed it for me, making me want to eat healthier because the junk food had negative effects on me and/or tasted bad. Becoming soda-free was the best thing that ever happened to me. To date, I have lost 83 pounds and have 57 more to go and know I will lose it with the help of this. Would I recommend this to people? Absolutely!! Is it worth the tingling in the feet? The dry mouth? YES!"

• Bag...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 10, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Qsymia in Sept. 2013 weighing 198 lbs. I'm 52 yo, 5'5'' female with 3 kids, have lost 45 lbs to date. Only side effects were tingling in toes occasionally, but not anymore. I'm very active around the house and yard but do not exercise, keeping daily calorie count below 1200 with healthy foods and plenty of fluids. This was my last attempt at losing weight - AND IT WORKED!! And it does NOT make me crazy and wound up like other meds did in the past. Have been spreading the word to friends and family since first seeing the results!"

• Jes...
• August 8, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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!"

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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 times 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 begun to subside. I can live with the cotton mouth by increasing my water intake and have found a workaround 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!"

• Les...
• October 2, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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, 2014, and lost 5 lbs 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."

• 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."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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!"

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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)."

• Pat...
• February 16, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 29, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started on 11/14/14, at 227.8 lbs at 5'6' tall - 8 months later I have lost 51 lbs, am now 176.8 lbs. I have gone from a size 16 to a 10-12 depending on the brand. Side effects are dry mouth (solved by drinking a ton of water) and tingling in feet, which I notice more as it becomes time to take the next dose in the morning. Qsymia definitely curbed the snacking, the overeating, etc. Changed the way I eat, increased fresh vegetables, cut carbs (no bread, limited starch, etc.) and stopped eating processed foods. Began to cook dinner more, to control the butter, oil, cooking method rather than relying on the quick fix of takeout. This has made a HUGE difference. Increased activity as well. I can see my curves again. 20 lbs. to go!"

• Gin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Qsymia is not a miracle; however, it does help with weight loss. With the proper lifestyle changes in eating habits and physical activities (while taking Qsymia), pounds and inches begin to shed away. It may not be for everyone, but this is what has worked for me. The 72-pound loss in 5 months makes me a believer. Some of the side effects took me some time to get used to. The first week or two on the medication I had insomnia and tingling in the hands and feet, but it did fade as my body adapted to the medication. The only long-lasting side effect that I notice is the metallic taste in my mouth, and lacking the ability to feel carbonation on my tongue. I do not see it as a bad thing since soda is not healthy to begin with."

• Mar...
• September 23, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Qsymia is working for me! I've been on it for 3 months and did a trial for 2 weeks. My insurance covered it because my BMI was over the range, so the cost per month for me was $30. I'm almost done with my months, and I will go back to my doctor for a check-up. As of now, I have lost 18 lbs. I feel so much better. It really does boost your metabolism. You do get tingling in your hands and feet sometimes. You get a little moody, and sometimes you can't sleep. Most of all, it's helping me lose weight I haven't been able to lose in years! That's very important to me. Also, drink lots of water, no soda or alcohol. I also watched my bread and junk food. Try to cut carbs as much as you can. Try to walk around the block every night. Exercising with this really helps a lot! Good luck! ☺"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 25, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 44 years old. Felt tired, looked tired, and ached in my back, knees, and feet a lot. I was obese and had been for many years. I'm 5'5. Started taking Qsymia May 6th. Weighed 212. By June 2, my weight was 200. Felt good. Drank lots of water, ate more protein, and walked a couple miles daily. Side effects I had only in June were tingling fingers. Another short-lived side effect is constipation, but adding fresh veggies and fiber does the trick, people. I also felt annoyed a bit more, but again, life and people can get very annoying, so find something to de-stress; i.e., exercise. Now it is nearing the end of September, and I am still employed, married, and sane, and I'm at 175 and feel great!"

• Get...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Had a thyroidectomy about 6 years ago, gained lots of weight almost every day since. Then my endo put me on Qsymia for a little more than 3 weeks now, down 14 lbs. Other than a minor amount of dry mouth and minor tingling in my feet, no side effects. Really helps with hunger and cravings for sweets. So far, good stuff!"

• Hap...
• January 28, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Qsymia since it has been on the market in 2013. This pill is not a miracle pill, but if you eat right and exercise on a regular basis, you will see results. I was 5'4" and 177 pounds, I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and who knew what was coming next. My thyroid had to be removed, and I thought I was doomed. Then I tried Qsymia, and where I could never lose anything, I finally started to lose my weight. Yay! Side effects: yes, tingling in hands and feet, but that went away, dry mouth - there is a mouthwash to help with that. Can't sleep? Work out more, and believe me, you will fall asleep. So I dropped 35 pounds, and I have no more high blood pressure, no more high cholesterol. I recommend this for anyone who really can't lose."