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

• JB1...
• June 12, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Took the 2-week trial at the end of May and experienced some side effects. I was severely tired, had some tingling in my hands and feet, dry mouth, and pop tasted really flat (which I guess is a good thing since I no longer wanted it) and some trouble sleeping. I added in some exercise and started a low-calorie diet. I lost about 7 lbs in those two weeks. I wasn't able to go directly on to the 7.5 dosage because of some complications with my pharmacy. I was off the medication for about a week & gained my energy back & slept better. I've been back on the medication for 2 days now & have started experiencing the side effects again. Unless my results are drastically great during my 30-day rx, I don't think I can handle the side effects."

• Deb...
• October 24, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Qsymia for about 6 months. The side effects I had were dry mouth, tingling toes while seated, and hated the taste of soda. I changed my diet and exercised, losing about 35 pounds. Qsymia stopped all of my cravings and cut my appetite. I loved it, then, after about 5 months, I noticed it stopped working. My body adjusted to the medication, and the side effects stopped after a couple of months, but my cravings and hunger returned completely by 6 months. My doctor has changed my medicine to Contrave, which I will start today. I still have about 20 pounds to go."

• Lov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking the starter dose on April 27, 2015, then went up to the regular dose on May 11th, 3 days ago. Didn't lose much the first week then, wow, started dropping the pounds. It has been about 17 days and I'm down 14 pounds from 264.5 to 250.5 this morning, but most of that has been in the past two weeks. A little tingling in the feet, but that is about it. Carefully monitoring my resting heart rate with a digital reader, and it has gone down, not up. Not hungry at all. This stuff is the miracle I have been waiting for. I didn't think something like this was possible."

• Pri...
• September 1, 2019

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Qsymia this past Wednesday. The next day, I was lightheaded at work, and I almost passed out. The next day, I had a bad headache that made me sick to my stomach. I then stopped taking it yesterday because my doctor told me to start taking it at night and every other night. Last night, I had tingling feelings in my hands/fingers. During my sleep, I had muscle spasms, muscle tensing, and shaking. I even stopped breathing twice in my sleep, which caused me to have panic attacks. I ended up in the hospital, and my blood pressure was high due to my anxiety and the adrenaline I was on. Please DO NOT take this medicine! It can be so dangerous!!!"

• Dee...
• March 18, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was at 260 pounds, which made me very scared and determined to do something about it. I started Qsymia on Feb. 13 and have only been on the starter dose of 3.75. I have been using MyFitnessPal and tracking my food intake, trying to eat fewer carbs/sugars and more proteins and more complex carbs (like vegetables and whole grains). I went to the doctor today, March 18, and lost 9 pounds. I am super happy. I have tingling toes and fingers. I have somewhat blurry vision, but it's not that bad. My goal is to get off high blood pressure meds and get to a healthy weight. The doctor upped my prescription to 7.5, and I'm hoping for even better results."

• Dee...
• March 18, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was at 260 pounds, which made me very scared and determined to do something about it. I started Qsymia on Feb. 13 and have only been on the starter dose of 3.75. I have been using MyFitnessPal and tracking my food intake, trying to eat fewer carbs/sugars and more proteins and more complex carbs (like vegetables and whole grains). I went to the doctor today, March 18, and lost 9 pounds. I am super happy. I have tingling toes and fingers. I have somewhat blurry vision, but it's not that bad. My goal is to get off high blood pressure meds and get to a healthy weight. The doctor upped my prescription to 7.5, and I'm hoping for even better results."

• des...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I tried Qsymia 7.5 dosage for 43 days and lost 12 pounds, but the side effect I didn't desire any junk. I didn't take it every day as prescribed because of the side effects: insomnia, dry mouth, tingling in feet, tiredness. The worst side effects have come since I have been off the medicine for 4 days. I have pain in my genital area and constant chills. I now see that these are listed as possible side effects. I think that people should return to the post to warn of what comes after you withdraw from the medicine. Not worth the 12 pounds weight loss. Everything comes with a price."

• luv...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 12, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Qsymia for about 6 months now. I started with the first dose of 3.75 mg for the first 2 weeks and lost 9 lbs in those 2 weeks. Then my doctor put me on the 7.5 mg one pill a day every morning with or without food. I have occasional dry mouth, which is maintained by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, and every now and again I experience tingling in my feet, which will go away in a minute when it does come. When I started this medicine, I was 238 lbs, now today I am 207 lbs. The doctor still wants me to lose 30 more lbs, and it seems I have hit a plateau on the Qsymia, so they want to switch me to Contrave. Has anyone switched from Qsymia to Contrave? Or even had this similar situation happen to them before?"

• Jil...
• February 5, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Qsymia on December 1, 2015, and so far I am down 25 pounds. This medication has curbed my appetite immensely and has completely changed the way I look at food. Now I eat to live; I don't live to eat. I do have dry mouth and some occasional tingling in my feet, but nothing too bothersome. I also get some constipation, but I have GI issues from multiple autoimmune diseases, so that side effect kind of counteracts that in my favor. The only complaint is that my insurance doesn't cover it, so my current dosage runs about $130 per month; however, that's a small price to pay to lose the weight. The weight loss is strictly the change in diet so far, as I really haven't gotten back to an exercise regimen yet."

• 53...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2018

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Third review--been on it for two months now and have lost 15 lbs, about 2 lbs per week. My doc is excited. Still at the 7.5 dose. My appetite is contained, and I can stay under 1200 calories easily--track it with an app. I stay away from bread, fast food, and most sugars. Still not motivated to exercise, but hey--it's January in Idaho. Staying on top of water intake. I sleep well. Get a little tingly now and then. Sometimes get a little fuzzy thought processes, but I can handle that to lose weight. I pay $135 at Wal-Mart with the patient savings card. Insurance does not cover it."

• Tea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2016

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 5'11, 205 lb size 12 former athlete and current teacher/coach. I work out 5-6 times a week and watch what I eat pretty closely. Long story short, I lost about 75 lbs 4 years ago and have kept it off, but haven't had any luck recently losing more. I'd like to lose another 20 lbs. My doctor checked my thyroid and some other things and offered this option. Said I needed a big boost to help make a change, and a super low-calorie diet wasn't the best fit for me. I've just completed the 14-day intro and lost 3.6 lbs (which was over Thanksgiving). Only side effects thus far are tingly hands sometimes at night. My advice: whatever you try to help lose, a lifestyle change which includes eating right & exercise is a MUST, especially to maintain."

• Rac...
• December 29, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began taking Qsymia a couple of years ago with a brief hiatus in between. I started at 206 and got down to 158 with very little exercise but a change in eating habits. According to my friends, I was eating very little, with maybe 1100 calories a day or less. I easily overlooked the side effects of tingling in the feet, dry mouth, and irritability. The worst has been the memory problems, difficulty concentrating, and lack of words. I couldn't remember commonly used words, like my brain just stopped working. This scared me enough to stop taking it. I've been off now for over a year and still have these neurological problems after once having a near photographic memory. I've also gained all of my weight back, and looking back, I would have never started it."

• dgm...
• June 10, 2013

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was prescribed this to lose weight but also to help my diabetes (Type 2). In 9 weeks, I have lost 20 lbs on the 7.5 mg dosage. I have cut my nighttime Lantus usage from 28 units to 7 units and anticipate being able to stop the Lantus entirely within the next week or so. I have lost weight before on my own, but not to this extent, and not with these results with my diabetes medicines. The only side effects I have are an occasional tingling in my feet, which the doctor says will go away when I stop the medication, and some dizziness, but I also have that without the medication, so that could just be me. However, the dizziness gets better when I drink more water or eat, so it may be not eating or drinking enough."

• hea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 26 years old, 5'3. A year and a half ago, I quit taking Vyvanse, I didn't like the way it made me feel, and since then, I have gained about 80 pounds in the past year. I began at 199 on 6/25/15, now I weigh 194.4 on 7/13/15, so it's only been about 2.5 weeks, and I've lost about 5 pounds. I hope to see good results with this medication because it has been very difficult for me to look in the mirror and know I let this happen, especially since I've been fit for most of my life. Beer, Coke, and Pepsi taste awful, wine still tastes good. I've had minimal side effects: tingly hands, feet, nervousness. But not very often. I hope this helps."

• Lyn...
• May 29, 2013

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So far, so good. Medication does cause dry mouth to some extent. At first, I was nervous about the phentermine, but I did not have any problems with it. No jitter or heart racing. Sleepy at first until your body adjusts to it. Just finished the start dose and now on the 7.5 dose. The only thing I have a small issue with is some minor tingling in my toes at times. Did not notice this until I started taking the Qsymia. Will discuss with my physician."

• Riv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2017

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 46 years old. I'm 5'8" tall and weighed up to 197 lb. I was in a 40 DDD bra and busting out of size 14 pants. My shirts were all 1X. This was the biggest I've ever been. I've been working out with a group trainer, doing metabolic workouts while on Qsymia. Stopped coffee for a month, stopped drinking beer also. Started drinking vodka with club soda instead. I weigh 180 lb now. Three months later, my shirt size is a large. My bra is a 36 DD, and I wear a size 12 pants. No real side effects to the drug. I had a little tingling in my face at first, but it went away. No jitters or anything. Wish it were cheaper. It keeps me on track and very healthy. I do work out at my lunchtime, M W F. Big difference with this medication in reshaping your body."

• Wan...
• May 28, 2019

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My doctor prescribed Topiramate 50 mg twice a day, and I started taking it 11/29/18. I am a 50-year-old female, 5'5'', starting weight 269 lb. Within days, I had tingling in my hands, feet, and face. I had a memory fog where I had trouble finding my words and just seemed disconnected. After another week, I noticed I didn't have cravings, my appetite was less, and I had a dry mouth, which helped me drink the 64 ounces of water daily. After one month on this medicine, I only lost 1.6 lbs. Next visit to the doctor on 1/15/19, he added in Phentermine 15 mg. Weight seemed to come off a little faster, and by 3/08/19, I hit my lowest weight of 256.2 lb, and that is where I stalled. After a month at this weight, I decided to go off the medicine as I didn't feel the results I received outweighed the side effects I had. Today is 5/27/19, and I did gain 3-4 lbs. back since going off the medicine. Medicine just did not work for me."

• Anonymous
• April 19, 2018

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "5'2", 160 lb, 48 y/o female - 14-day trial then moved to 7.5 mg - 30 days and so far lost 7 lbs. - overall good experience. At first had a little bit of an anxiety attack - skipped one pill and then decided that it was me being me and decided to resume taking the pills and so far so good. I had a bit of the tingling, dry mouth, but I also experienced unusual frequency urination, which for what I read is tied to the Topamax. I have a doctor's appointment and I will ask about it, it almost feels like a UTI, but I'm certain it's not an infection. I exercise 5 times a week. I've always watched my diet, but I always had issues maintaining a healthy weight (I'm one of those unlucky souls) and had a huge fibroid which was embolized last year but throwing my hormones out of whack, plus I'm probably peri-menopausal causing me 15 lbs weight gain. I plan to stop at 145 lb, however, my ideal would be 135.. thanks."

• Dis...
• August 13, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Do not waste your money or further your health. Side effects on this drug, it does not work. Makes you very exhausted and tired. I had numbness/tingling in the hands, arms, feet; twitching in my eyes; dizziness; trouble sleeping; dry mouth; confusion; cloudiness; and extensive heartburn."

• Vee...
• May 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 27-year-old mother of two, and I weighed 171 and stand at 5'3. I've been taking 1/2 Phentermine 37.5 mg with Topiramate 25 mg every morning starting in March of 2017, along with my Synthroid medication. When I went for my one-month visit with my doctor, I had lost a total of 5 pounds. The only side effects I've encountered were the tingling in my hands and dry mouth. I took the medication as directed by my doctor with little change of routine (no diet/minimal exercise). I am down a total of 20 lbs in 3 months. My doctor prescribed the two medications separately because it cost way less than Qsymia alone (both medications combined in one pill). My insurance covered Topiramate, and I had to come out of pocket $17.21 for Phentermine 37.5 mg. I'm very happy!"

• Wif...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I don't drink alcohol, caffeine, or smoke. Went on the meds for the first time in 2005 and lost 80 lbs. Can't remember the side effects. The weight slowly came back on. For 2 years, I ate 600-800 cal. a day and walked 5 mi. - nothing! In 2016, over 200 lbs, I went back to the Dr. and lost 70 lbs in 6 months to 135 lbs. I had tingling in my hands and feet, a dry, nasty tasting mouth, thinning hair, memory problems, mean thoughts, and I would get emotional and cry easily. I lost orgasm feeling when making love, and my eyesight worsened. BUT I don't know how much of that was due to hormones from peri-menopause and normal age issues. Since then, I have gone back on the meds twice for three-month stints to take off the 20 lbs that would creep on. About 10-11 months off, 2-3 on. Dr. said I may have to do this throughout my life to maintain. When I got off the meds, all side effects went away. My hair got thicker, normal emotions and feelings came back, and eyes are comparable to other over 50s."

• Sol...
• April 30, 2015

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was extremely excited about Qsymia 3.5 for 14 days. Lost 5.5 lbs. However, it took 3 months to get my doctor's nurse to do her job and get me qualified to move to the next dose of 7.5 mg. It is awful. Even though it's been only 6 days, I am sleeping a lot, eating less, but also found out I am type 2 diabetic, therefore, I need to be awake to fix my meal. I am going to wait 2 more weeks for Ned's to get in my system. I am getting the face tremble, so I know it's going to work. My daughter has lost 60 lbs in 3 months. Her sleeping and tingling effects have passed. 'Come on Qsymia, summer is on the way.'"

• Riv...
• July 28, 2017

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Qsymia on July 9, 2017, weighing in at 193.7 lbs. Today: 7/27 - 186.8 lbs. = 7 lbs. I am usually a big coffee drinker in the morning, and I decided with this type of med I wasn't going to add another stimulant to my body. So, I gave up the java! I'm pretty sure that is why I thought my head was going to explode for 4 days. But I powered through it! I experienced a little dry mouth, but nothing severe. Just drank a lot of water. I felt the tingling once or twice, then it went away. I haven't been jittery, but I have noticed my eyes get tired looking at the computer, faster at work. I have been doing group training and metabolic workouts 3 times a week at my lunch hour. (45 min classes) Pants looser!"

• Syx...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 14, 2022

Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Qsymia for about a year now and have mixed feelings about it. It definitely worked for me as I was able to lose 100 pounds so far, but the side effects are pretty bad. As others have mentioned, I experienced tingling hands and feet, insomnia, was VERY lightheaded, and it definitely made my depression worse. If you have depression and/or suicidal thoughts, I think this is a dangerous medication to take because, from my experience, it will make those thoughts 10X worse. Also, I experienced a lot of head rushes and dizziness when standing and chest pain. I looked past the side effects of the medication because of the results I was seeing and it is continuing to work."

• Sas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking a combination of the two-ingredient drugs in Qsymia for 69 days (to be exact). Started at 336.4. Am now at 307.6 and steadily declining! Have faithfully and completely changed my diet. I use MyFitnessPal daily. I cut out breads, my love, about 90% and most sugars, and I attribute that ability to do so to the medicine. It helped cut the cravings, so now I can't even fathom eating any. I tried drinking a soda the other day, and it tasted like carbonated metal water. Yuck! The only side effect I have is dry mouth, so I keep a steady supply of Life Savers around and pack water like a camel in the Sahara Desert! The first few weeks were tough, though. Some face tingling. Difficulty sleeping. Lots of urination. Don't give up!"