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

• Tin...
• April 24, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have only been on Qsymia for 4 days, but I have lost 5 pounds. I am very short, and after menopause, I fluffed out, I mean really. I have exercised and dieted for over a year, with only losing 10 pounds. I really researched this before taking because I already have tachycardia, however, my doctor recommended it due to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I felt foolish the first couple of days, not so bad now. I have had insomnia, hope that goes away soon. Hope to have continued weight loss. Will keep updated. No increased heart rate as of yet."

• 180...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began taking phentermine and topiramate about three months ago and have lost a total of about 50 pounds. I have worked extremely hard on my diet and exercising as well. The only few negative effects I have gotten from the medications are small mood swings, constipation, and insomnia. Nothing too extreme. I am extremely glad my doctor recommended this for me because my weight and life were spiraling out of control."

• Chu...
• November 17, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Qsymia on 11/14/15, so for I am experiencing 2 of the known side effects: problem sleeping. I am a sleeper, so I know this could very well be the meds, and also constipation. I haven't gotten on the scale yet, I just hope it's working..."

• Bai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Man, I started open-minded and optimistic. But until I just found this forum, I thought I was going insane. Side effects are ridiculous: insomnia was immediate, and depression, suicidal thoughts, dizziness, foggy mind, stomach pain, sluggishness, shortness of breath, and being very angry. I tried fighting through, thinking I had the flu or something. I made a doctor appointment, but I just couldn't wait. I was going crazy. I went to the ER, they saw physically I was drained and out of breath but couldn't find a source. Ended up just saying bronchitis, inflammation of my throat. I am better after 2 days off of meds from the ER, I had the energy to look this up, lol. I won't be taking it anymore. I almost admitted myself to the crisis center...never had every side effect like this."

• Hal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just over a week and down about 4 lbs. Feel pretty good. Lots more energy. A big plus is that I don't have big cravings for junk. I am able to feel full after a smaller meal. That said, it is hard to get to sleep, and a weird side effect is that I am always cold. When I sit down in the evening, I'm absolutely freezing!!! 2 pairs of socks, 2 blankets, fleece coat (sometimes mittens). For a woman that used to be overheated all the time, this is a change. I plan on continuing this for a while under my doctor's supervision as it helps give me that edge I need."

• Pea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Run from this medication, it is toxic. I took it from Jan 26, 2016, to Feb 13, 2016. Here is how my doc prescribed it: a 14-day starter pack, then I started the higher dose on Fri, 2/12/16. Sat was my last day taking that poison. Today, I feel as if I'm withdrawing from something much stronger that I've been on much longer, and what's worse, this is the only medication I was taking. From day one, I felt so bad, but I thought it would get better. It never did, it only got worse. Here are/were some of my side effects: dry mouth, fast heart rate, anxiety, insomnia, nervousness, anger, gums hurting, blurred vision, rash. This is from 16 days only because I skipped a day or two. Trust me, stay away from Qsymia, it is not worth any weight loss."

• Ple...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 38, nearly 39, 5 feet nothing. When I started my weight loss journey, I was 179 lbs. I started with just 105 mcg phentermine in January 2013 and had lost 20 lbs when it plateaued in March. That's when the doc put me on this. It's been ten days since I began the regimen, and I have dropped another 8 lbs. The first 5 days carried awful side effects, to be honest, I wasn't sure I'd be able to continue using it. My nose and mouth tingled, I was edgy, beside myself. Couldn't keep my head straight, and I couldn't sleep. But for the most part, all that has worn off. I do have a bit of trouble getting to sleep, but nothing I can't deal with. I have no appetite at all, in fact, I have to put a reminder in my phone to eat."

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

Phentermine / topiramate 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."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 24, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started the phentermine/topiramate combo in October 2016. I stayed on it throughout the year with two one-month-long breaks. To date, I have lost 87 pounds. I did have a dry mouth in the beginning and insomnia. I experienced some hair loss, but this could also be from my thyroid meds, which have to be constantly adjusted as the weight rolls off. I found as I lost more and more weight and got closer to goal that the topiramate was causing me to act and think irrationally at times: memory loss, confusion, etc. I went to my doctor, and she lowered the dose. Now I feel fine. But I am concerned that I have been on these pills for over a year. I plan to discuss it with her on my visit later this week."

• fat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2013

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Made me jittery and could not sleep. Lost weight, but side effects were very bad. Doctor switched me to Belviq. See what happens. No insurance coverage yet. Still fighting for it with them."

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

Phentermine / topiramate 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."

• lex...
• June 15, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Please run from this drug. Few of my side effects: insomnia, racing heartbeat, hallucination, delusions, psychosis, paranoia, stomach pain."