Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Qsymia
Reviews for Phentermine / topiramate
- No ...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 24, 2013
"I started Qsymia on 02/08/2013. 237 lbs. No self-control. No motivation. Insulin-dependent diabetic, cholesterol, high blood pressure. Felt hopeless. Started Qsymia as a last resort. Dropped 14 pounds the first month. Slowly started feeling better, getting motivation, taking control. Started cardio, eating right. To date, 55 pounds gone. I FOUND ME again. It is slow, but this medicine saved my life. Side effects: dry mouth, all sweets taste horrible - which is a bonus, no appetite, can't sleep. Nothing I can't handle."
- Yel...
- October 10, 2013
"I've been on this for close to 30 days. I've lost 13 lbs, started at 225 lbs. I haven't had many of the side effects that others have experienced. I see a common theme that no one mentions whether or not they take vitamins/multivitamins to help curb the side effects. That was the very first thing my doctor told me, and to drink plenty of water."
- Dch...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 15, 2014
"Started out great on the lowest dosage. I lost 20 pounds in the first 6 weeks. Moved up to the next dosage and did not lose a pound. Still no side effects so they moved me up to the highest dosage. The first 2 days were great and then I thought I was going to die! The chest pains were horrific! I couldn't chance the way I felt and it got me really thinking as to what I was putting in my body! I stopped taking it!"
- Ste...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 4, 2019
"It started off slowly, and at one point, I thought it was doing nothing, but a couple of weeks later, I could feel and see the change. Hunger became minimal, and from there, the pounds literally fell off in my case. I started out at 262 lbs, and I’m down to 209.4 lbs in 3 months (yes, 3 months). The weight loss is not just because of Qsymia, but it definitely helped, I also rode my Peloton (exercise) pretty much every day and stayed away from white carbs. So would I recommend Qsymia as part of my diet/weight loss plan? Absolutely, it definitely helps, it takes away hunger in between meals."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 19, 2023
"Recently started on Qsymia and wanted to give my opinion. One week in and 1-2 pounds down. This is not a miracle drug. However, it does curb your appetite. I also have more energy. Con: I love Diet Coke. This makes it taste awful. Flat and nasty. I guess that is not the worst thing in the world. Hoping for great results in the weeks and months to come!"
- Nyc...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 22, 2014
"Over the years I have gained a good amount of weight, and it seems no matter what diet I tried, after 2 weeks I found myself cheating and felt like a failure. I was always in good physical shape, but in my 30s, that changed. My doctor suggested Qsymia to me and put me on it in June. Since then, I have successfully lost 29 pounds. I exercise, I eat what I want but the portions are controlled, and I only treat myself to a sliver of cake or sweets once a week. I exercise 3 times a week. I have had no side effects except once in a while a dry mouth. I give Qsymia a thumbs up -- it has given me back my confidence and has allowed me to learn to control my eating."
- Cor...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 29, 2014
"Qsymia makes me think like a thin person. I no longer have any compulsion to think about food. I have been obese for 98% of my adult life (I am 64) and tried everything. With Qsymia, I can make all the right decisions (and a few wrong ones) that I have known all along I needed to make. Now, just like a thin person, I am not driven to every fast food door, seconds or thirds of meals, eating a whole container or bag of anything. With minimal effort and smart decisions, I have gone from obese to within 5 pounds of normal weight for my height. No notable side effects - a little constipation when I don't eat much and a dry mouth. If I forget to take Qsymia for a day or two I know right away - my old eating habits come right back."
- Jes...
- August 8, 2013
"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!"
- Bor...
- March 11, 2014
"I was in November 250 pounds, and I begged my MD to prescribe me this medication. He told me he does not do it, but he will make a pact with me that within a month I have to lose weight. The amount he did not mention, so he did give me the prescription for the first 14 days. At first, honestly, for the first couple of days, it did not do anything, but then it started to kick in. When I went back to see him, he did not want to weigh me, so he faxed the prescription to the pharmacy, 7.5 mg 1 every morning. In 3 months from 250 lbs, I went down to 206 lbs and from a waist 40, I am now 34 and XXL shirts. I am large, everybody tells me how amazing I look, and I feel and look great and more confident about myself now. My goal is not to become a model nor muscular."
- Kob...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 1, 2015
"I started at 199 lbs. (Barely at the 30 BMI required to take this medication). After 3 months, I'm down to 175 and still going strong. For my height, I should weigh around 160. I've had problems with weight loss since I hit my 40s plus it's hard for me to work out at times due to arthritis. This medication isn't a cure-all, but it does help when you are ready for a life change. My insurance does not pay for this yet, even with a prior authorization, but I'm willing to pay the monthly price."
- evi...
- July 17, 2019
"I have been on Qsymia now since last May of last year, it is now July. I have now lost a total of 62 pounds. I have always been a bit heavy, hovering around 185/190 lb, but ballooned to about 252 lb due to my thyroid issues getting out of control. The biggest side effects for me have been brain fog and sleeplessness. I read an article that said they are testing the drug for use on other addictive behaviors as well. I have a lot of energy. Some people have reported mood swings, but I have always been moody, so I cannot comment on this. Some days I forget to take my meds, and I've been on the drug so long I do not find myself hungry or even thinking about food. The drug made food with sugar taste bad, which means I rarely reach for anything sweet now or that is carb-heavy. I find myself interested mostly in protein or salty foods when I do decide to finally eat."
- amy...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 6, 2024
"I’ve been on the 3.5 mg dose since June 2024 and have lost 20 pounds, and it is now early September 2024. Technically, this dose was only supposed to be a starter dose, but it worked well for me and I lost 20 pounds from it alone, which is why I stayed on it until I began a plateau. I will be starting a new 7.5 mg dose this week. Side effects that I noticed: any kind of drink with carbonation tastes flat, so any soda or energy drink does not taste good without the carbonation (not a bad thing). I have noticed constipation where I physically have to take a laxative to use the restroom because I got 4 or more days (TMI). As far as other things, my cravings have dropped drastically, and my appetite has decreased significantly. Sadly, my insurance does not cover this drug, so I pay out of pocket, but Qsymia Engage charges a flat rate of $98 + shipping for a one-month supply regardless of the dosage, so I have been doing that. Not ideal, but better than paying the alternative."
- Bec...
- May 25, 2015
"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 lifesaver! 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."
- Jef...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 3, 2012
"I am a 6ft guy weighed in at 214 lbs with hypertension. If I didn't lose weight, I was in need of a new blood pressure medicine and possibly cholesterol meds. I have taken Qsymia for 1 month and lost 14 lbs with no side effects. Thumbs up to Qsymia!"
- Tha...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 15, 2013
"Qsymia has changed my life in a way I never thought it would. Not only am I losing weight - 9 lbs and I never lose - but I am missing the one craving that I have struggled with for years - alcohol. Wine doesn't even sound or taste good to me, so I am saving those calories and have more energy and the money I am saving on food and alcohol more than covers the cost of Qsymia. I'm thirsty and was a bit tired mid-afternoon in the beginning, but now I feel great. So glad I can lose weight without food that tastes like cardboard!"
- Tex...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 1, 2014
"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
"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."
- Not...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 2, 2017
"I took this back in 2012. I was 270 pounds when I started and lost 120 pounds in 9 months with diet and exercise. In 2015, I got pregnant and gained 30 back. My doctor prescribed it again, and I lost it again. It may not be for everyone, but it worked for me. I was also able to maintain a healthy weight after again with diet and exercise. If you're prone to being overweight, you will always have to try. Don't look at it as getting thin, look at it as a lifestyle change for your health. Diets fail, but lifestyle changes last if you want them to."
- Kar...
- November 27, 2015
"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."
- blo...
- January 27, 2014
"I have been taking Qsymia now since 6/13. I started at 211 lbs, and I am 5'1". Today is 1/27/14, and I weigh 176.4 lbs. I do not eat healthy foods, and I do not exercise regularly as I have issues with my knees and shoulders that flare up when I workout. I only exercise occasionally, and my main activity is housework and yard work. I still eat fast food occasionally and pizza, just not like I used to. Here is the thing: I had high blood pressure when I started, and now it's perfect! I am my doctor's guinea pig and being monitored. I had an EKG before starting it, I still have to go in for follow-ups, and a month ago, my doctor did a blood panel to make sure I wasn't having any hidden side effects. It came back negative, and I've lost 35 lbs."
- Wen...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 13, 2016
"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
"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!"
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 19, 2014
"I have been taking Qsymia for almost a month now and have lost 11 lbs in 22 days. I am on a low-calorie diet. I have had several side effects like constipation, insomnia, numbness in face and legs. Any carbonated drink tastes like it's been sitting out open for a day, just flat, no fizz at all. I do feel irritable at times but most side effects I can manage, except the constipation that just plain hurts. I have an appointment on March 28th and I'll see how it goes with my progress and labs. I was at 290 lbs starting weight and I am down to 279 lbs. Seeing my belly shrink motivates me more to exercise and continue to eat healthier. It is quite expensive, but I look at it like this, I waste money on other things that don't do me any better, and this will."
- Fea...
- September 19, 2013
"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."
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"Update: I have been on Qsymia for about six weeks and have lost twenty pounds. I feel pretty good and am getting into some really good eating habits while taking this medication. The only side effect I have had is constipation and it is pretty much under control. Feel great!"