Phentermine / topiramate and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 2)

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

Phentermine / topiramate 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

Phentermine / topiramate 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."

• Fea...
• September 19, 2013

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• Kar...
• November 27, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate 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."

• Wen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• Ike...
• June 24, 2013

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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!"

• Evi...
• February 4, 2019

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Qsymia 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 Qsymia, 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, phentermine and topiramate, 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."

• Pat...
• February 16, 2014

Phentermine / topiramate 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."

• Rol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2013

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was 214 lbs with high blood pressure and a BMI of 28. Qsymia took away my appetite and allowed me to easily drop my daily calorie intake to about 1000 to 1200 per day. Qsymia made food neutral. I could smell it, see it as always but I had conscious choice over what and how much to eat. I had occasional dry mouth and constipation but I believe most of that was caused by my significant drop in food intake. I also got cold easily in the third month as my body slowed down my metabolism. Those were the only side effects. No exercise. I lost 29 lbs in 3 months. It's been almost 4 months and I've kept the weight off without Qsymia with a focus on eating smaller portions and making healthy food choices. I highly recommend Qsymia."

• Lib...
• October 15, 2014

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was prescribed Qsymia back in January but did not start taking it until 3/23/14. Starting weight 292, I am now down to 228. I have never felt better, my A1C was 6.6 in January, and in July, it was 5.6. Hoping when I go in November to be completely rid of this diabetes nonsense. I feel fantastic. I had minor side effects: tingly toes and dry mouth, but that went away after the first week. Hoping my doctor will keep me on it until my goal weight of 180/190, since she said I could be on it for a year. I only pay $10 for 30 pills, which is great, but with my old insurance, it was $80, that is why I took so long to start it."

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

Phentermine / topiramate 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!"

• Pho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Checking back in after 12 weeks on Qsymia 7.5 mg, and I've lost a total of 14 lbs! Not bad (5'1 - starting at 160 lbs, now 146 lbs). This is with a very hectic travel schedule and hit-or-miss gym workouts. The biggest thing I notice is water intake! I'm rarely hungry, but I've always got a dry mouth. If I drink plenty of water, I definitely see results on the scale. If I don't eat enough, and especially don't drink enough, the weight loss slows down and the side effects are worse (for me, it's hands and feet paresthesia, dry mouth, and some racing thoughts). Overall, this is making a HUGE difference in my life, in how I feel, my joints, my energy, confidence, blood pressure, etc. For me, it's well worth the minor discomfort!"

• Mem...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2019

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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!!!"

• Liz...
• June 26, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Qsymia one week ago on the low dose weighing in at 181. I am a 24-year-old mother of 2, and I am 5'2". As of today, I am 173.2 :D. I am drinking a gallon or more of water a day with a low-calorie diet, and I have been going to Zumba for the past 5 days. My only side effect has been having a dry mouth, but I do not mind as I maintain hydration. I started my higher dosage today and will keep you guys posted. I am happy I can share my experience with people who understand where I am coming from."

• Ras...
• February 9, 2014

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Qsymia for 2 weeks now, started at 305 and 295 as of last night. I haven't experienced any side effects to this date. I have used the app 'Lose It' to keep up with my food intake and also bought the Lose It scale. I found drinking water in large amounts helps with the dry mouth. Looking to lose 91 lbs, will update soon."

• Cak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking 100 mg of Topiramate and 37.5 mg of Phentermine on September 13th. I take 50 mg of Topiramate around 7 a.m. and ½ of the Phentermine around 8 a.m. I then take the other ½ of the Phentermine around noon and another 50 mg of the Topiramate around 7 p.m. The first two days, I had headaches, but they went away. I have taken Phentermine before, so I know it keeps me up at night, so I take ½ a sleeping pill before going to bed, or I will be staring at the ceiling all night! I have dry mouth, but the positive with this is that I drink more water. I have crazy energy, and my carbs and sweet cravings are gone. My starting weight was 195, and now on day 4, I’m at 188. I lost 7 pounds. My goal is 170. I meal prepped yesterday for the week to keep me focused on what I eat. I’ll keep you guys posted on my progress!"

• wei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2019

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began Qsymia on June 23 and have lost 11 lbs in 3 weeks. I have experienced side effects such as pins/needles in my hands and insomnia at night if I take it too late in the day, along with dry mouth. However, the medication has allowed me to reduce my appetite, not crave food, and make most foods taste bland. I have found myself on several occasions spitting food out because the taste is not there. I started at 180 and am currently at 169. I believe I could have actually done better, but I do force myself to eat some days. It is a relief to not have a bottomless pit for a stomach. I go through the website and pay approximately $98 monthly."

• Fat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2013

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today is the first day of week two of the starter dosage. I lost 4.6 lbs last week. I have noticed some dry mouth, which has caused me to be more conscious of water intake. I also have noticed some constipation and a little sleeplessness. Still no tingling in the hands or feet. I did try a sip of a Pepsi yesterday and a lot of people on here are right... this medication completely changes how it tastes. I am not a soda drinker anyway, but just had to see if that was a side effect, and it is. It has a really strong, unbearable metallic taste. My sugar cravings have surprisingly decreased dramatically as I am a sugar addict. I no longer have M&Ms on my mind 24/7. My appetite has decreased, but does still exist."

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

Phentermine / topiramate 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!"

• Pen...
• March 21, 2014

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 47-year-old mother of 4. I've been on Qsymia 3.75 for 3 weeks, then 7.5 for one week now. I've lost 10 pounds. I also have mitral valve heart disorder. The only side effects I've had are dry mouth, heartburn from time to time, and that funny feeling I get when I take an antihistamine. It gives me a ton of energy to get things done. I'm a Coke addict and can't stand to drink it now (love that!). I don't feel the need to eat near as much as I used to. I'm looking to lose 50 total pounds. I want to get from a size 12 to a size 4 again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Qsymia for 3 months now. My starting weight was 324. For the first month, I hardly worked out and lost 10 pounds in that one month. During month 2, I decided to change my eating habits and exercise. I joined a women's Bootcamp and worked out 3 to 5 days a week. As of today, I'm down to 283. Still trying to drop another 50 before the year is over. I continue to take it because it helps with my appetite, however, I'm on the 11.25 dosage. I'm going to start to decrease until I can come off. After the first month, I didn't experience any more side effects. I had dry mouth and irritability bad, I was also forgetting a lot of things, but that seemed to get better over time. Now I just drink lots of water, eat healthier, and work out."

• She...
• March 17, 2017

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started this medication in November of 2016. So far, I have lost almost 30 lbs. It works. It completely takes your mind off food. You still want to eat, but not the constant obsessive thinking about eating and what you're going to eat next. I like to think this is what normal weight people must eat like. The weight has just slowly and steadily come off for me with minimal effort on my part, other than reducing what I'm consuming. My side effects have been minimal: slight tingling in fingers and toes occasionally, loss of concentration periodically, dry mouth sometimes, but all of these things have been minor inconveniences and worth the weight loss and how I feel. Overall, given the pros and (serious) cons of this drug, I would recommend."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 18, 2014

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 48-year-old woman who has struggled with a lower thyroid and metabolism. I started at 199 lbs and weigh 179 lbs now (started 12/7 and last weighed in on 3/14). I consider 20 lbs a success, especially considering there was a vacation and two holidays involved. I had some side effects, mostly dry mouth and a mild headache. My biggest issue was not having any appetite - I don't think it's healthy to not eat enough food, so I had to remind myself to eat. I track my food intake on MyFitnessPal, which helps me eat enough calories during the day. The cost is getting expensive, but I still have 40 lbs to lose, so I think I will stay on it for a few more months. I go back to the doctor after one more month for a re-check, and we will see what he says."

• Hap...
• January 28, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate 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."

• Des...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First two weeks in the lowest dose, great! Four pounds in a week, no side effects. Ten days in the 7.5 dosage and have lost 12 pounds, no interest in food. Very dry mouth (use Biotene or something similar). I hope to continue losing weight until reaching my goal! Side effects are tolerable."