Phentermine / topiramate and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Fir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 12, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Great product. My doctor said, 'Have you thought about losing weight' on Jan. 26th. I said, 'Okay.' She said, 'Can we try Qsymia?' I have been on the 7.5 dose and have lost 58 lbs! I have not had any soda, caffeine, or fried food (once every two months I will splurge on Chick-fil-A) and cut portions back. I have also started drinking over 100 oz of water a day. I have started exercising but didn't until after the third month of being on the medication. I don't know my highest weight because I didn't want to know, but told the doctor I will drop 100 lbs, and she said she would be very happy! It is a great product but is very expensive! The only side effect I have had is a dry mouth! Most importantly, you must change your lifestyle!"

• qwi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "49 y.o. male. Starting weight 280 lbs on Jan 6, 2015. Current weight 244 on April 6, 2015. Goal weight = 170. Weight loss = 36 lbs in 3 months. Experience - entirely positive and successful. Have not been under 250 in 9 years, despite diet and exercise with many periods of not trying. First two weeks on half dose were most intense for side effects - dry mouth, light-headedness, unusual thoughts and dreams. All passed quickly when I normalized on standard 7.5 mg dose after 2 weeks. What has remained is a decreased appetite, no more unconscious or binge eating, and ability to just eat the foods I want to eat - healthy green veg and protein. Exercise 6 days/week. Friends will notice the difference at 30 lbs, so hang in there."

• Sta...
• July 25, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've had great results with this medication, with some of the side effects listed: dry mouth and numbness (in my toes). This medication, if used properly, will help you lose weight and aid you in your journey. I best describe it to my friends as, 'feels like you just ate a Thanksgiving meal!' Every time you take the medication, I suffer from migraines, and this medication has been the one that works for me! If you go to the Qsymia website, they offer a savings coupon, which works at every pharmacy! If you just eat junk every month and hope to lose lots of weight, it won't happen! The healthier you eat, the more this medicine will help you! Good luck!"

• kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 19, 2012

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 41-year-old female, 5'11, starting weight 354 lbs. I have been taking Qsymia since 11/14/12 and have lost 19 lbs. The weight loss was extremely fast the first couple of weeks until I switched from the initial dosage to my regular dosage. Then it seemed my body caught up to or got used to the medicine, and the weight loss slowed dramatically. It has been 2 lbs, 2 lbs, 0 lbs consecutively. I am hoping that this is not the trend and that I will be able to pick back up the 2 lb a week weight loss. I experienced face numbness, headache, and dry mouth, but they are starting to subside."

• Ric...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So my husband always had thyroid problems, and it just seemed that he kept gaining weight, so the doctor started him on Qsymia 3.75 mg/23 mg on 11/19/2015 at 344 lbs. Yesterday, 12/17/2015, we had a follow-up with the doctor, and he had lost 40 lbs. So proud of him, he followed the doctor's orders: not eating processed food, no sugar or salt. He did between 15-30 minutes on the elliptical every morning before work and was drinking 3-4 gallons of water a day. He had very little dry mouth and used the restroom about every 10 minutes. Now he will be starting on the 7.5 mg/46 mg. The doctor would like for him to lose about 100 lbs more. I will check in and follow up in a month with his progress. Love this medicine for him, just a little too pricey."

• JYa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 4, 2019

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Female, 56 years old. I have been taking Qsymia for 18 months. I lost 33 pounds in about 8 months. I went from size 14 to size 6-8 pants. I keep taking Qsymia to maintain my weight. I sometimes go to one pill every other day, but as soon as I start gaining some weight (up to 4 pounds), I go back to one every day. Side effects: I had eye and hand tingling for two or three weeks, permanent dry mouth, dry eyes, food tastes bad, but you get used to it. My vision was getting worse, and the ophthalmologist told me that it had nothing to do with the medication. Recently, I have had blurred vision and eye pain that worsened this past weekend. I am calling my endocrinologist on Monday. I am going back to one pill every other day and probably stop the medication to see if that helps, but I am concerned that I will gain some weight."

• Anonymous
• April 16, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been using the product for 2 1/2 months. I weighed 267, and now I weigh 242, losing a total of 25 lbs so far. This product helped to lower my blood pressure and give me a boost. Some side effects were insomnia the first week, but that went away, and dry mouth. My doctor advised me to reduce my calorie intake to 1200 (don't stay consistently below, or your hair will fall out) and exercise 5 days a week... I hope to lose at least 67 lbs total."

• tar...
• July 11, 2013

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 35 years old and have had a weight problem all of my life. I would think about food all day long. At my last doctor's appointment, I weighed 271 lbs. I decided to try Qsymia, and I am so glad that I did! It has been almost a month, and I am down 13 lbs. The side effects I have had are dizziness, tingling in my fingers and toes, and dry mouth. I can put up with those much better than all that extra weight. I do wish that the price was a little cheaper, but I am looking forward to each weigh-in to see what Qsymia has done for me!"

• Jon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2019

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "47 yo female. Didn’t see much of a change in appetite the first two weeks on the 3.75 mg dose...only lost about a lb, but did notice a few symptoms...metallic taste, slight dry mouth, and pop tastes very flat. Also experienced a little moodiness and lack of energy. However, I started to see immediate results on the 7.5 dose. After only a few days, I’m down 6 lbs. I have very little appetite whatsoever, and struggling to eat enough calories. Symptoms are the same, though all mild, but also having some trouble sleeping through the night. Hoping those will subside after a while. Happy with my results thus far."

• Jan...
• September 5, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have had weight loss success with Qsymia that I have not been able to achieve before, 60 lbs in 7 months. I have had some uncomfortable side effects, but nothing to the point where I have felt the need to discontinue the drug. These include tingling of feet, dry mouth, and constipation. I did experience extreme vaginal dryness and an overall feeling of agitation on the highest dose 15+, so went back to and stayed on the 7+ and added exercise."

• Bus...
• June 30, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 5 feet, 228 lbs. Started 5/12/15, as of today, 6/30/15, I am 208 lbs. Still eating what I like but smaller portions. Walking for exercise. Total of 19 pounds so far. Very happy. Only side effect is dry mouth. I just drink water all the time. But my energy level is great."

• Dar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2017

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Ok, so this is the one-month update, as promised. I've now lost 16.4 lbs! Still, the only side effects are dry mouth! I'm a 33-year-old female with 4 children, ages 14 years to 10 months. I started April 6th, 2017, at 324.6 lbs, and 7 days later, I'm down exactly 4 lbs! Side effects? I've been really scared to weigh because food has tasted so wonderful to me this past week! But I've gotten fuller faster, and I'm drinking at least 100 oz of water every day. This makes me so thirsty it is insane, and I'm urinating a lot more frequently, but that's par for the course. I'm using the app MyFitnessPal combined with Qsymia, and I know it has only been a week, but I will update after my month of the 7.5 dosage!"

• M f...
• March 22, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been taking it since November 2015. It's now March 2016. I've lost 39 pounds. I think the meds are very effective, but I have experienced tingling in my fingers and toes, also dry mouth, but nothing more than that. Just concerned about the side effects regarding pregnancy. I pay about $130 a month because my insurance won't cover, but I feel like it's worth the money."

• PCO...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Me: 43, 3 small kids, major PCOS, binge-eating disorder (BED), 2010 lap band (weight loss minimal). Doc suggested trying this before Metformin (for PCOS) because Met can sometimes make you gain weight. The Topiramate in it is also effective for BED, so a twofer I guess. I started around 275 May 25th (initial dosing). Today I am below 247 lb. Dry mouth, but I drink a ton of water, so it's fine now. Rarely hungry. Honestly, I feel great... I open up the pantry to look and then turn away... I only crave protein and coffee. Never was a fan of pop, though, so not a problem there. After a $75 per month coupon, I pay about $115 OOP. My PCOS has also gotten better in just the one month."

• Tif...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had the gastric sleeve surgery when my weight reached nearly 300 lbs (on my 5'1 frame), and I was desperate for an intervention. After the sleeve, with diet and exercise, I got down to 208. But then I just stayed there for months. It started to seem hopeless, and my sweets addiction returned. I found myself eating sweets again. A fellow gastric sleeve patient told me she was taking Qsymia to help with her sweet cravings, and I should try it. I went to my doc, and after discussion, he opted to put me on the 3rd level dose rather than start me off slow. On the first day, I did have tingling sensations. I did have LOTS of energy and still do. It has only been 2 weeks, no hunger, yes dry mouth - only side effect I have, NO sweets! Love Qsymia! The scale is moving again!!"

• IWT...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2017

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I posted previously after 2 days on the component drugs that make up Qsymia. I am 61 and had reported no side effects. It has now been 6 weeks. I have had side effects, but only minor - some dry mouth, difficulty sleeping if I don't have a glass of wine before bed ;), some numbness a few times in my face, and that's it. I'm down 14 pounds. I have made a very conscious effort to take off weight and sometimes question whether the Rx works, but I do know that I simply have no cravings. I have no pull to buy junk food. I have gone to a whole food diet, have had no sugar for 6 weeks, low carbs, just added a workout program 2 weeks ago, and continue to drink 100 oz of water daily. Because it has been fairly easy, I do credit the drug."

• tif...
• July 7, 2013

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "July 7, 2013. Day 32-still no reliable scale, but as of today, have gone from size 14 to a size 10. Started regular Qsymia dose on June 20. Worked out 2 days with weights, 2 days of cardio, 1200-1300 calories per day, and lots of water, about 80 ounces daily. Side effects are dry mouth and some mild constipation. June 14, 2013, 7 days into the starter dose with no side effects. It does curb the appetite and definitely helps with the cravings for sweets. I don't own a reliable scale, but my clothes are considerably looser, and my sister says I have definitely lost at least 5 lbs. We'll see what the rest of the starter dose and the 7.5 mg dose does, along with working out with a personal trainer twice a week. I'll check back in 5 weeks."

• Mam...
• August 19, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 5' 8", 53. Start weight 233. Start date 6/27/16, as of today, 8/19/16, I am down 30 pounds. 203! Yes, I have some side effects, but I have learned to deal. Constipated, have a serving of raw pumpkin seeds to get things moving. Dry mouth, drink, drink, drink! Water, of course. Feeling foggy. I feel so much less loopy after I get my daily exercise in, don't know why, but it changes. Water also helps with the loopy, foggy feeling. The side effects are minimal, as this drug works along with a diet change and an exercise plan. I take the 7.5, which takes my food craving away."

• Lik...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 26, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 5'10, and when I started taking this medication, I was at 240. After the first 45 days, I was down 16 pounds, and it has been a nice steady slow 6 to 10 pounds at each weigh-in. I am now down to 180, and I feel GREAT. Worth every penny, and my only side effects were dry mouth, and I did have to go on a potassium supplement because I was getting leg cramps. With the weight loss that this medication has helped with, I was able to get off of some other medication for high blood pressure."

• Tee...
• April 3, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Qsymia a year ago February, only side effect was the dry mouth that comes and goes! My weight was 159, and I'm under 5 feet, which in some cases it's considered obesity. I thought I carried it well, but it was the heaviest I had ever been. My first two weeks I was down 12 lbs, and as of now I'm 135, and although I still want to shed at least 5 more, I love Qsymia, but my insurance has decided they're no longer going to cover it. I'm only taking it as a maintenance drug now, 1 every other day, and the weight loss has slowed down. I don't want to not be able to get it."

• sco...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2013

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Qsymia for about a month and have lost 8.5 pounds. I joined Weight Watchers when I went on Qsymia and have been eating on plan. I am pleased with my weight loss but still have some cravings. I can't tell that the medicine has curbed my cravings much at all. I do have dry mouth and this really weird metallic taste in my mouth that will not go away. I haven't noticed any foods tasting weird except for diet drinks. Still, I think it is helping because I have been on Weight Watchers before without weight loss, so I will keep taking the medicine. I hope to lose 25 pounds, so hopefully, I won't be on the medicine for an extended period of time."

• Sev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2019

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just started Qsymia 3 days ago, but Day 2 was MURDER! I literally felt like I ate something awful, my mouth was super dry, and unlike most, I was exhausted by 2 p.m. Today is a bit better, so I am hopeful my body is just adjusting. I have ZERO appetite, but I was never a big eater, just a late eater. The past 3 days I’ve been done eating at about 5:30 p.m. and haven’t thought about food for the rest of the night, which is a win for me. Praying for good results as my weight is at 334 and it’s impacting my quality of life."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 38 years old and 5'7". I started out at 267 lb and lost 20 lbs on my own in 6 months. I hit a wall and couldn't lose any more. I tried exercise and ate a healthy diet. I went to my doctor and asked what else I could do. She recommended phentermine 37.5 mg. I tried that for a month. I lost 7 pounds. The only side effect I had on phentermine was dry mouth. I was nervous about being on phentermine because I had never been on a controlled substance medication before. So after one month on phentermine, my doctor recommended that I be put on Topamax 50 mg twice a day. I agreed and it's been 4 days. I have lost 8 more pounds. I have more side effects with Topamax than with phentermine. I have tingling in my face and fingers, extreme thirst, dizziness, weakness, constipation, and some memory effects like forgetting things. I will definitely add to my review as my weight loss journey continues."

• Dio...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2018

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I finally found something that works! I lost 26 pounds in one month! I walk in the park a few times a week (up to 3 miles), I do light weight (5 lb-8 lb) arm, leg, and abdominal exercises at home and changed my eating habits big time. I feel great and am hardly ever hungry. No real side effects besides a little dry mouth. I just drink even more water."

• Anonymous
• April 1, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Qsymia in Feb 2015. I weighed in at 260 lbs, 5'6. I saw no results during the 2-week trial. After 3 weeks on a 7.5 dose, I lost 10 lbs. I experience dry mouth, which promotes me to drink a lot of water. I walk 3 times a week. I am on my 2nd 30-day supply. I weigh in again Monday, 4/6/15."