Qsymia and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 2)

• kok...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Qsymia, the starter dose, for 6 days now. The first 3 days I immediately experienced blurry vision, dizziness, headaches, dry mouth, and head fogginess like I was in outer space, but it wasn't horrible. It's worth it if you want to lose weight. I didn't lose my appetite completely, but I definitely don't crave junk and fast food like I used to, and I'm not hungry all the time. I feel full a lot. After the 3rd day, all those bad symptoms went away, I'm guessing my body adjusted to the meds. I haven't really been eating the healthiest since I started and only worked out twice, and I lost 2 pounds so far. I will return with another review when I finish with the starter dose."

• Anonymous
• January 8, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today was my first day on Qsymia. I experienced no appetite, but extreme fatigue. I have slept most of the day. I have a headache and my eyes feel very heavy. My stomach hurt earlier, but is okay now. I'm still very tired, and my eyes still feel very heavy. NOT giving up, just getting started. I'm excited and willing to give this a chance."

• Sle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The first few days of taking Qsymia, I had really bad headaches. After a month, I had to get prescription glasses due to blurred vision, so I will no longer be using it. From June 20 to July 24, I lost 8.2 lbs with no Qsymia, just counting calories. From July 30 to Sept 5, with Qsymia and counting calories still, I lost 7.6 lbs. So somehow it’s had negative side effects and slowed my weight loss. This is not worth the $118 I had to pay."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So far so good. Definitely makes me eat less. It has really stopped the constant food noise. I now eat normal amounts of food. Weight loss is slow because of menopausal changes, but gaining control was what I needed. I am experiencing insomnia and headaches, which can also be menopause related."

• ann...
• September 9, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm always leery about primary care providers pushing weight loss meds like Belviq and Qsymia and insulin pens that make you lose weight. After all, what incentives are they getting from the company? The upside to this medicine is the trial basis took care of my cervical neck pain, but the combination of the meds was a disaster. I felt moody, irritable, anxious, depressed, hopeless, tingly all over, headaches, nauseated, thirsty, never hungry thanks to nausea, sleeplessness, wired!!! and tired!!! Odd sensations, cold and heat intolerance, panic, blurred vision. No thanks, I would rather be fat and happy! I was eating healthy and drinking only water but was unable to lose the weight. This is a horrible medicine!!"

• Jpp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Qsymia on July 20, 2018. Starting at 208 lb, as of today I weigh 200.8 lb. I don't have any cravings, and I haven't binged since starting. I walk occasionally but haven't made a habit of it. I feel pretty good, and it's not affecting my anxiety medicine either. I had a very dull headache the first two days, but nothing else. Hope it continues to help with losing weight."

• Ron...
• May 4, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Jan 2017 at 222 lb and, in two months, lost 20 lbs because I had no appetite, then stopped losing but kept taking the pills another month with no loss. Had headaches, extreme irritability, had to tell my boss I was taking a new medication. I was so tired and had black under eyes. Constipated, dry mouth, and nose. Now into May 2017, weighing 202, and just stopped taking it and haven't gained it back. Maybe I will take a few weeks off and try to go back and see if I can lose more. My out-of-pocket was $90/month."

• SC_...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on Qsymia for 2 weeks (trial) and as of right now I am on the 7.5 dosage. It does cut my appetite some, but I am having trouble losing weight on it. I have been eating healthy and counting my daily calorie intake. I have also been exercising 6 days a week. I have a little headache every day with constant dry mouth and fatigue. If anyone has any tips on how I can lose more weight, please comment. Thank you. I will continue to update with my progress."

• Ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Oh my God, please really consider this drug carefully. I took one pill, the starter dose that they give you. It curbed my appetite, then by 7 pm I had a headache starting. By 10 pm it was a full-on migraine. The next morning, I woke up and vomited. I still have the headache. This stuff is going in the trash can."

• Spa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on day 4. I know it’s a little early to be writing a review, but I’m really looking for encouragement and reasons to do this. The side effects are immediate. My seltzer water tastes flat. Food tastes very different. I guess this can be considered a plus if it makes me eat less, but it is depressing. I have headaches and nausea. I can’t enjoy my Thursday evening wine at karaoke. Will it all be worth it in the end? You who have stuck it out, was it worth it? Do the side effects go away eventually? If not, do you get used to them? My food cravings have already diminished, thank goodness, but at what cost? And it’s only been 4 days on the starter dose! Ay yi yi! Oh, and I lost 2 pounds in a week while titrating off the Belviq and starting Qsymia, which is encouraging. Lost 60 pounds on Belviq in 1.5 years, but then in the next 1.5 years gained 18 pounds back. Needed to try something new and, I guess, drastic."

• Kin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Week three on Qsymia. Lost 2 lbs this week. Not feeling great on this level, bad headaches and insomnia. I am having trouble sleeping at night, so stopped now."