Phentermine / topiramate for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 3)

• Bagoly
• October 13, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I am a 51-year-old female with 3 kids. I started Qsymia on September 9 at 198 lbs and have lost 19 lbs as of today, October 12. I know initially you lose more because it is mostly water, but now I have leveled off and I am losing a healthy 2 lbs per week. I have tried so many diets, nothing has worked like this. The only side effect I have felt is very occasionally the tingling in my feet. Not only am I not 'wound up' from this med, I have never been so calm. I'm finally seeing results for all the effort and I am not frustrated. Appetite is way down, I eat about 1200 calories or less a day, have plenty of energy, and drink LOTS of fluid. 30 lbs to go! Can't wait! Definitely would recommend Qsymia to the extremely overweight or obese."

• healt...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 22, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "Lost 45lbs. Actually lost too much weight. Started looking bony. Actually had 2 different doctors tell me I had last too much. I have never heard that from an MD before which is probably why I kept at it. I only started off wanting to loose 12 to 15 but the lbs may coming off and didn't stop. I've been weaning myself off since I saw pics of my face and chest. And yes, bones are sticking out. Qsymia worked for me. It's expensive but nothing except surgery and starvation helped before and with this med it was so easy."

• Healt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I am a 25-year-old female. I'm 5'8'' and weighed 240 lbs at my heaviest. I tried Qsymia after it was recommended by a family member who has lost 40 lbs on it, and I have been on it for exactly a week now. I'm combining it with The 17 Day Diet by Dr. Mike Moreno, which is low fat, low carb, low sugar, and I'm happy to say that somehow in one week I've lost 14 pounds. I know it's mostly water weight, but I feel good, and I can actually tell that the pill makes me not crave food or feel hungry throughout the day like I used to, which makes following the diet so much easier. I would recommend Qsymia to anyone. The only side effect is a little lightheadedness the first day or two."

• LooMi
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 5, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I started taking Qsymia in November 2012. I tipped the beams at 264lbs, by July I was down to 199lbs and had a heart attack! Don't be alarmed, the doctors all said it was nothing to do with the medication. It was a blockage due to all the crap I had ingested over the years. I'm still currently taking Qsymia still at 200 lbs. I'm not exercising like I was and I can eat anything I like in moderation. I feel great, dropped 4 pant sizes and 2 shirt sizes. With no side effects after the first couple weeks. So does it work??? YES... But it's expensive!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 26, 2016

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "Started taking 7/15, I had terrible side effects, racing heart, dizziness, insomnia, speech and memory. When I told my doctor I was coming off it she basically told me to suck it up and push through the side effects. She also recommend that I take one pill everyother day. I am glad I listened to her, I am down 53 pounds. This was all done on the 7.5 dose."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2015

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I started taking the medication five months ago at a starting weight of about 325 and have lost a little over 70 pounds since then. Only significant side effects have been dry mouth and increased thirst which I count as beneficial because they have caused me to significantly increase my water intake. Weight loss was very rapid at first (probably water weight) and then leveled off to 2-3.5 pounds per week. Qsymia definitely helps control hunger, but it does not eliminate your ability to eat a lot if you chose to. It just gives you the choice. So you have to do your part by making diet changes (limiting portion sizes, eliminating sodas, limiting sweets and fast foods, etc.) and exercising to the extent you are able to get results."

• Nojello
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 17, 2016

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "Wow! This is a weightloss medicine that has really saved me! At the end of December, I went to my doctor, fed up and disgusted with my weight. I was a 48 year old female, 5'1" and weighed 226lbs. I was just miserable. I had to do something...well, my dr. prescribed Qsymia. Since I tried to type out my story, and I was limited..here is the short story. Qsymia made my Diet Coke addiction stop COLD TURKEY (it changes the taste of it completely - flat & metallically). As of the point I type this..I am now at 164 lbs. That's 62lbs! This pill works! Take it!"

• AmyHS
• August 16, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I've been on the medicine for 3 weeks and lost 8 pounds. I would love to continue. However, possible side effects of this medication are depression, mental confusion, suicidal thoughts, etc. I have struggled in the past with depression. This medicine has has ignited a fire in my brain. I am at the point where I seriously think I'm going crazy. I urge you to disclose fully to your doctor if you suffer from chronic depression and urge you to reconsider taking this medicine. I begged my husband to commit me yesterday, that was my mental state. I'm seeing my doctor Monday to figure out a different course of action now."

• Evelyn
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 10, 2019

"I have been on these 2 medication phentermine and topiramate for 11 months now and I have to say it is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I go for monthly weight-in's to my doctor and keep track myself on a notepad in my home. In the first month alone I lost 20lbs and in 11 months I have lost 104lbs all together which is fantastic being that I do not go to the gym and I did not change my diet at all. The side effects I experienced are severe dehydration so you have to make sure you drink A LOT of water! I barely have an appetite so sometimes I have to force myself to eat something so that I do not get sick but these medications have changed my life. I used to have high blood pressure & high cholesterol in which I no longer have. Also have to be careful when you get off the medication after meeting your goal weight because your appetite WILL come back and you WILL gain the weight back so be mindful of that!"

• Phoen...
• April 4, 2017

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I started Qysmia in December 2016 and had the finger and toe numbness, trouble sleeping and anxiety but that only lasted the first 10 days or so. In the past year I've lost 50 lbs and that's without a ton of changes. I noticed a huge change in my appetite. I wasn't someone that overate to begin with which was why my weight was frustrating but now I notice I have to make an effort to eat meals because I'm rarely hungry. I have plenty of energy to do everything I need to do. I am at my initial goal weight but now looking to go an extra 10lbs lighter. If I add moderate exercise, the weight comes off quick which was impossible before Qysmia. I highly recommend this! It's tough the first 2 weeks but past that, it's been super easy for me."

• Match...
• January 23, 2016

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I began treatment on Qsymia under my physician's care in March 2014 at 249 lbs. and followed simple steps towards changing my eating habits and amping up my exercise regimine. It was not an overnight result. I had ups and downs; definitely more positive than negative. Today I weigh 138 lbs. I am a 56 yr old grandmother and feel better and more youthful than I did 15 or more years ago! My eating is a lifestyle, not a diet. My exercise is my therapy that makes me happy. The two combined gives me a healthy body and Qsymia jump-started it all. Going into it with the right frame of mind and determination will make all the difference. Qsymia is the tool that worked for me and I love what it did for me!"

• missbee
• November 20, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I started taking Qsymia one year ago in October and I have lost a total of 80 lbs. (29 lbs. to goal). I'm a 28 year old female, 5'6 with a starting weight of 269 lbs. I suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome so weight loss has been a difficult journey for me and my doctor and I decided to try this medication. I have to say that I am thrilled with the results. This allows me to stick to a strict 1500 calorie a day meal plan (set by my doctor for my specific needs). I also workout for 30-45 minutes a day for 4 to 5 days a week. I add that, to say that you do have to put in some work in order to get the best benefits from this medicine. I haven't experienced any negative side effects. I see my doctor for monthly weigh-ins and vital checks just to make sure."

• fitfa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2016

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I have been on Qsymia for about 20 days and I have lost 12lbs. (I'm 5'11, 200lbs to start, now at 188lbs). I have played sports my entire life and recently quit, so the fact that I am still losing weight without as much exercise is amazing (Waitressing and housecleaning in college keep me active). I normally wouldn't take the time to write a review like this but I am so surprised by the results. My appetite is gone. I don't even realize that I haven't eaten since breakfast until I find myself wanting a nap around 4pm; then I'll remember I forgot to grab lunch! This NEVER happened before Qsymia. Long story short, I would recommend this 100%. Feel free to ask any questions!"

• Dch
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "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!"

• KD32
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I've been on it for 11 days so far and I've lost 22lbs. I started out at 301lbs and now I'm 279lbs. That's just with the free starter dose. I completely cut out carbs, sweets and soda. I went for a weigh in today and my doctor almost didn't recognize me. Most people lose an average of 5-7lbs their first 2 weeks but my 2 weeks isn't up until Monday. I haven't exercised at all due to my 10-15 hour work days. I told my doctor I think I lost it this fast because I have no desire to eat. All I do is drink water. I try and force myself to eat but all I get in is a few bites of a protein bar all day. I have severe dry mouth. I'm going to try the next strength up next week and see how that goes. My goal is 199lbs."

• Happy...
• October 4, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "59 yr old female 5'6 195lbs. Been taking Qsymia for 10 weeks down 26 lbs. Feel fantastic! Minimal side effects. Kicked a long standing diet coke habit due to the metallic taste. Making healthy choices and very satisfying to work at weight loss and see progress. This has been a wonderful experience!"

• Nurse...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2023

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "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, is 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 worse thing in the world. Hoping for great results in the weeks and months to come!"

• Tired...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I began taking Qsymia about 3 weeks ago and I am down a little over 10lbs already which is awesome! I am 5'5'' and weighed 184 when I began taking it. Had my 3rd child about a year ago, and needed some help losing the weight this time. Diet soda definitely tastes flat and gross now, and I used to love it. I have also noticed that I seem to space out, and forget things a lot more than I used to. I do work full time and have an infant that doesn't sleep well to take care of, but I (and my husband) definitely notice a change since I've been on it. I also get the dry mouth, but usually only notice it in the mornings when I wake up since I make sure to drink plenty of fluids during the day. Really not hungry at all - love it!!"

• jenli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2012

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I have only been taking Qsymia low dose for 4 days but so far, my cravings for food in general have significantly dropped. I am 40 years old, 5'5' and weigh 208 lbs. I have struggled to lose weight for the past ten years. But food is my emotional crutch so it's been hard to maintain any sort of healthy diet. I was a smoker, and when I decided to quit, I used Chantix, and it helped stop the cravings and made quitting smoking very easy to do. I have been smoke-free for over 3 years. When I heard about this, I was excited because it sounded like it worked similarly to how Chantix worked. It suppresses a part of the brain. What part, not sure, but in the past four days, my desire to eat has decreased tremendously."

• LondonG
• October 9, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I'm going through perimenopause at 46 and have put on 25 lbs over the past few years. No amount of diet or exercise could help me lose this extra weight. I exercise each day just to not gain any more weight. Seeing that I was struggling with this issue, my Dr. prescribed Qsymia. First few weeks, I did feel a little tired and foggy, but got through it. On 7.5 mg now and have lost 9 lbs in 19 days. My appetite has been squashed like I never expected! When I eat a meal, I cannot finish all on my plate because I feel full very quickly. I still have a half glass of red wine at night though. No desire for sweets or carbs."

• CA1967
• May 9, 2013

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I have been taking Qsymia for 6 months now...on the highest dose at this point. I have been taking it exactly how it is supposed to be taken per my doctor. I have physical limitations (bad knees) that keep me from being able to exercise much. Walking is about all I am able to do. I did not change my diet radically, the Qsymia changed it for me making me want to eat healthier because the crap food had negative effects on me and/or tasted like crap. Becoming soda-free was the best thing that ever happened to me. To date I have lost 83 pounds and have 57 more to go and know I will lose it with the help of this. Would I recommend this to people? Absolutely!! Is it worth the tingling in the feet? The dry mouth? YES!"

• Bagoly
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 10, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "Started Qsymia in Sept. 2013 weighing 198 lbs, I'm 52 yo, 5'5" female with 3 kids, have lost 45 lbs to date. Only side effects were tingling in toes occasionally, but not any more. I'm very active around the house and yard but do not exercise, keeping daily calorie count below 1200 with healthy foods and plenty of fluids. This was my last attempt at losing weight - AND IT WORKED!! And it does NOT make me crazy and wound up like other meds did in the past. Have been spreading the word to friends and family since first seeing the results!!!!!"

• Amelia
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2019

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I am a 43-year-old woman. At 5'4", I used Qsymia last year and went from 177 pounds down to 145 pounds (which was my goal weight) in 5 months. It was amazing! The only side effects I noticed were the dry mouth (which had an upside because it kept me drinking water all day long) and I also experienced the finger and toe tingling/numbness. Food still tasted about the same to me, but I had very little interest in eating. I have no cravings at all and I was full of energy. I couldn't believe how quick and easy it was for me to drop the pounds. Unfortunately, now one year later, I have returned to unhealthy habits and gained the weight back. I just had a visit with my doctor today, and we decided that I should try Qsymia again. I am very excited to get back on this medication because I know it works for me."

• Steven
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2019

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "It started off slowly and at one point I thought it was doing nothing but a couple of week’s I could feel and see the change. Hunger became minimal and from there the pounds literally in my case fell off. I started out at 262lbs and I’m down to 209.4lbs 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 also stayed away from white carbs. So would I recommend Qsymia as part of diet/weight loss plan absolutely, it definitely helps it takes away the hunger in between in meals."

• getti...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2014

Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) "I wanted to give an update on my progress with Qsymia. I started on 02/18/2014. As of today I have losted 25 pounds. I do light exercise 3-4 times a week (about 20 to 30 mins). I love these pills and will continue until I have reached my goal. I go to the doctor on 08/02/2014. I will come back with another updated then. In the beginning my insurance did not pay, but now they do and I only have to pay a copay of $40."