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Phentermine / topiramate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Qsymia

Phentermine / topiramate has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 689 reviews on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 14% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Phentermine / topiramate

  • Becky...
  • May 25, 2015

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

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  • Kargr
  • November 27, 2015

Qsymia (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."

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  • WenBon
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 13, 2016

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

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  • Dee
  • January 10, 2015

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am losing quite a bit of weight 65 pounds, but I do not want to lose my hair in the process of it. It is really falling out and I don't know what to do. I went to a dermatologist and after a few treatments and a biopsy she told me there was nothing she could do."

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

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) 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 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 6pm. I have not been exercising, upped dose 5/4 same minimal side effects, down 13lbs in 20 days."

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  • Meme
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 4, 2019

Qsymia (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!!!"

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  • Lucky...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 1, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have Hashimotos and had my thyroid removed in 2002. I have had problems ever since with weight. I also suffer from Migraines with up to 12 a month. My weight before my thyroidectomy averaged 145-150. I have been up and down with every diet out there. Finally reaching 196 lbs on 5/1/2014. I researched Qsymia. And marched into my Doctor on 5/3/2014 and begged him to prescribe it. He reluctantly did. As of 5/29/2014 I have had only one migraine (Topamax one of the ingredients is used for migraines) and now weigh 180 lbs."

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  • Iketime
  • June 24, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a Type 2 Diabetic who has lost 41 pounds in 3 months. Qysmia 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!"

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  • Flint...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 7, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "To make a long story short. I was exalted with this weight loss journey on my own. After being fed up and knowing that I was in the season of Fall with Thanksgiving 3 weeks away, I needed a solution. Therefore, I took it upon myself on 11/04/14 at my appointment with my Endocrinologist to request a pharmaceutical pill that would aide my weight loss and BMI of 40. He gave me two options and I went with Qsymia. Thank God it was a free two week trial! Four days later, I can say I am 10 lbs lighter. Ladies and gentlemen, please do understand results may vary."

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  • Super...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 21, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been over weight for over twenty years. I have high blood pressure and tried many times to lose weight on my own with little or no success. I have been talking Qsymia now since January 23rd and I have lost 40 pounds. I feel great my blood pressure is down and I have not experienced any side effects. Very happy %u2665"

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  • Think...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 17, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Qsymia in April, 2013, due to my health conditions. I have diabetes, low thyroid, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I weighed 205 lbs and couldn't lose weight no matter what I did. After 4 months, I had lost 35 lbs, stopped having night sweats, gained tons of energy, and felt like a "normal" person in my eating. I could only eat small portions and then was full. The only side effect I had was occasional tingling of the fingers. 8 months later I haven't gained any of it back! I have to remember to eat small portions now, or my old habits could come back, but I learned how to manage my eating. My HbA1C is now 5.6, I only take 1/2 of my starting blood pressure dosage, my thyroid levels are great, and cholesterol is fine. Do it!"

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

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) 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 taste like Diet Pepsi (I strongly prefer Diet Coke). In addition, I had the 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 and foods without fats (to simulate movement)."

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  • Sardo...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 23, 2020

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I gave Qsymia multiple chances as it seemed to work on the outset. In January 2017, I started on the trial, gradually moved up to the maximum dosage. I then had to stop due to the expense. I lost 20 lbs in 8 weeks. I gained lost weight back. In April 2019, I started again on the drug, this time at full strength. I lost about 30 lbs in 8 weeks. However, being on antidepressants (citalopram/Celexa) for depression, I believe Qsymia caused me to have suicidal thoughts and actions. I discontinued the medicine in July 2019 because of these suicidal thoughts. I was prescribed a new antidepressant (fluoxetine/Prozac) which boosted my mood considerably for a few months afterward. I gained all weight lost back. In April 2020, I tried Qsymia one last time as my weight was back up. Still on fluoxetine, within 3 weeks, my depression worsened and the suicidal thoughts came back. After stopping the medicine for two days, the thoughts seemed to dissipate."

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  • Tracy
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 11, 2019

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I love Qsymia! I am down 14 pounds with zero side effects. The only thing that I have experienced is pop tasting flat and certain foods that I love taste different. Not a bad trade off. Would recommend to anyone who wants to shed pounds away."

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  • mikepp
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 19, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have absolutely got to give this a 10. I weighed in around 260lbs. Male at 6 foot, even largest I've ever been it's was embarrassing considering I was 185lbs and toned not 10 years ago and after only 6 weeks I have shed 31 pounds and still see a change every few days."

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  • SGMBr...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 28, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Qsymia for 10 weeks and have lost 30 pounds. It has quietened the I am hungry voice I would so often hear not long after eating what I knew was a reasonable portion of food. I would suggest to the manufacturer that they get you through the 3.75 phase in a week rather than two weeks because it seemed to me that it was easier to adjust to the 3.7g mg than the 7.5 mg. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who has tried and failed at losing weight."

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  • Beach...
  • April 2, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "52 year old Female. I have now been on 7.5 mg for 14 days, 28 days total. Hunger much reduced. Side effects: headaches; ringing in my ears lasted about a week. Still have slight numbness in cheeks. Have lost 13 lbs in 28 days, the most weight I have been able to lose in 12 years - I am thrilled. My morning blood sugar was 150 to 180, now 70 to 120. Oh...and I've stopped snoring!"

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  • Pumpkin
  • October 4, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just started Qsymia 9/24/13 weighing in @ 239lbs as of this morning 10/4/13 I weighed in at 232.6lbs. Eating a little healthier, smaller meals more frequently only drinking water or freshly brewed unsweetened Tea, no carbonated beverages, nothing with high fructose corn syrup and nothing with any artificial sweeteners. And I have to be honest I am no by any means a gym person I haven't stepped foot in a gym in years, however I do stay very active with housework inside and outside of the home, which after a while is exercise in itself. Also I find I can go on very little sleep, I am full of energy and feel great. This is a miracle in my book. Good luck everyone."

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  • RTR
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 27, 2019

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "While taking the first fourteen days of the smaller dose of qsymia I did not have any weight loss what so ever, even with excercise. I am now in my 15th day of the 7.5 and still no weight loss even with excercise. I've seen absolutely no success with qsymia so far. I will continue my course of medication with daily excercise I'm still prayerful it will work."

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  • Getting...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 7, 2015

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking taking Q in February of 2015. When my endocrinologist and I began my plan for this weight lost I was at 350lbs. I followed all his recommendation and guidelines. I even joined a gym and started working out 5 dayds a week for 2 hours a day. Cut out the sweets, sugary drinks. I admit it was hard but like he told me I could have them here and there as a reward for achieving goals I set and reached. He was right. I go back to see him this September 2015 and I can't wait to see his face when I weight in. I got on my scale and it said I'm now at 297.5lbs. Not only am I'm proud of the work but this medication does work. I was really skeptical at first and wanted the weight lost surgery. But now I'm so glad I didn't."

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  • sassy...
  • January 15, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Qsymia for exactly one week. I have been counting calories (consuming between 1000-1200 calories per day) and have lost 12 pounds. I have no real desire to eat. I have noticed that Diet Coke with Splenda tastes odd to me (not a diet soda drinker otherwise). I do not feel jittery & have not experienced any other side effects. I am very pleased."

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  • Woman...
  • June 9, 2015

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 5'9. I started taking this medication 11/14. I weighed 315lbs. I wanted something to help guide me in the right direction. When I started I made a commitment to myself that I would go paleo. Which I did. I also exercise 2-3 times a day. Now 7 months later I've lost 190lbs. I can't tell you how much this medication has helped me save my life. Not once during these 7 months have I had anything sweet. I drink nothing but water. Not to mention stopped taking a pill everyday and take one every few days. My doctor never put me on anything higher than the 7.5mg bc I lost weight so rapidly. I have no desire for anything bad to eat with or without the medication. The only bad thing I can say is that I have a ton of excess skin!!"

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  • Patty...
  • February 16, 2014

Qsymia (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."

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  • getti...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • August 20, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Update: Went to the doctor on 08/02/2014, down 32 pound. I really love these pills. Really no side effects. A little numbness in the fingers but go away quickly. Will continue to take until I reach my weight lost goal of 50 pounds."

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  • sjsul
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 15, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 29 year old male. 6'2". I started the trial does of Qsymia on 1/16/13 weighing 315lbs. I moved on to the 7.5/46 dose. Today (6/10/13) I weighed in at 221. A month ago I ask the doctor to increase my dose to the 11.25/69mg as I was starting to eat more. That is when I was not able to sleep and then halfway through taking that dose I noticed I started having numbness in my right foot/calve (which I guess is normal). I already went back to the doctor and ask to be put back on the lower dose even though it will slow my progress. I still have 25lb to go. I hope going back to the lower dose solves this problem. This is not a miracle pill, you HAVE to eat healthy and exercise while taking it. You must make a lifestyle change on it."

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