Qsymia Questions

How Does Qsymia work for weight loss?

Qsymia - Anyone else experience hair loss?

I started taking Qsymia in November 2012 and had to stop in June 2013 due to hair loss. I lost 55 lbs and was very happy with the way it helped me control my eating but losing my hair was not a side effect I was aware of until it happened to me and I began researching. I found that hair loss is a... read more

Qsymia - Is anyone taking phentermine and topiramate as two separate pills?

My dr prescribed me 37.5 phentermine and 25mg of topiramate, instead of the combo pill. Is anybody else on this or was before it became a combo pill? Today was my first day I didn't feel the phentermine at all I guess I just felt different all day.

Qsymia - How can I find a List of doctors who prescribe Qysmia?

I am trying to decrease in my over all weight. I have not had any luck in obtaining a physician that prescribe the weight loss medication Qysmia. I have HealthFirst insurance.

What options are there for weight loss medications?

Has the weight stayed off after coming off Qsymia?

I was taking PHENTERMINE 37.5MG TABLETS and I lost around 60 lbs but after being off of it for 10 months I have put it back on + a few extra pounds. Any idea of the after effects of taking Qsymia?

Went from taking Phentermine to Qsymia- hardly any weight loss on Qsymia starter dose?

I am a 32 yo, 5'6" female, weighing 255 lbs (sometimes 253 depending on the day!). I was on Phentermine for 4 months, beginning in February 2015. I have lost almost 20 lbs since then (starting weight was 273- my heaviest ever). Since Phen alone is only approved for short-term use, my... read more

Qsymia - not losing weight, what am I doing wrong?

I changed my lifestyle seven years ago and lost 114 pounds. Then I hit a plateu for about 9 months, then the weight started creeping up (25 lbs so far). I am hungry ALL the time so i asked my doc to put me on qsymia. I have not lost any weight, and its been 5 months. As a matter of fact, i keep... read more

Qsymia - How do you get your doctor to perscribe qysima?

I asked about it but she quickly shot it down it down. I think because of the fen fen thinAnyway I have been struggleing to lose weight all I have been able to do is gain. I want to try this.

Qsymia - How long does it take for Qsymia to work and how. Can you tell it is working?

Does Qysmia give you energy at all and does it have the same effect as the Phentermine 37.5???

How long does one stay on Qsymia?

I read an article that said once you start this regiment that it is life long, but in other articles it says once you stop losing weight your doctor should start to take you off the medicine. I'm kind of in a weird spot because yes I was clinically obese, it didn't help that I have... read more

I am currently taking Phentermine but I am not losing any weight, will Qsymia work for me??

Qsymia - Is Qysmia effective after phentermine stops working?

Has anyone had success with phentermine (adipex) in the past and then also had success with this drug after? I lost 25pd on phentermine a few years ago but have since gained it back. I tried going back on it a year ago but it didn't work. I am reluctant to get on Qysmia since the phentermine... read more

When does Qsymia start working?

I am on my 4th day taking the pills (but on the lowest dosage/3.75) and my appetite is not changed AT ALL i.e. I am as hungry as I ever was (darn!) These pills were NOT cheap (as we all know) AND I have a lot to lose so when the heck does this stuff start working???