Qsymia User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Yello...
• October 10, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on this for close to 30 days, I've lost 13lbs, started at 225lbs. I haven't had many of the side effects that others have had. I see a common theme that no one mentions whether or not they take vitamins/multivitamin to help curb the side effects. That was the very first thing my doctor told me and drink plenty of water."

• No Mo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Qsymia on 02/8/2013. 237 lbs. No self control. No motivation. Insulin dependent diabetic/ cholesterol/ high blood pressure. Felt hopeless. Started Qsymia as last resort. Dropped 14 pounds first month. Slowly started feeling better getting motivation, taking control .. Started cardio, eating right. To date. 55pounds gone. I FOUND ME again. It is slow, but this medicine saved my life. Side effects, dry mouth, all sweets taste horrible - which is a bonus, no appetite.. can't sleep. nothing I can't handle."

• Cafab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Update: I have been on Qsymia for about six weeks and have lost twenty pounds. I feel pretty good and am getting into some really good eating habits while taking this medication. The only side effect I have had is constipation and it is pretty much under control. Feel great!"

• Nycchik
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Over the years I have gained a good amount of weight and it seems no matter what diet I tried after 2 weeks I found myself cheating and felt like a failure. I was always in good physical shape but in my 30's that changed. My dr suggested Qsymia to me and put me on it in June. Since then I have successfully lost 29 pounds. I exercise, I eat what I want but the portions are controlled and I only treat myself to a sliver of cake or sweets once a week. I exercise 3 times a week. I have had no side effects except once in awhile a dry mouth. I give Qsymia a thumbs up-- it has given me back my confidence and has allowed me to learn to control my eating."

• evilelf
• July 17, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Qsymia now since last May of last year, it is now July. I have now lost a total of 62 pounds. I have always been a bit heavy hovering around 185/190lb but ballooned to about 252lb due to my Thyroid issues getting out of control. The biggest side effects for me have been brain fog, and sleeplessness. I read an article that said they are testing the drug for use on other addictive behaviors as well. I have a lot of energy. Some people have reported mood swings, but I have always been moody so I cannot comment on this. Some days I forget to take my meds and I've been on the drug so long I do not find myself hungry or even thinking about food. The drug made food with sugar taste bad which means I rarely reach for anything sweet now or that is carb heavy. I find myself interested mostly in protein or salty foods when I do decide to finally eat."

• Kobes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started at 199lbs. (Barely at the 30 BMI required to take this medication) After 3 months, I'm down to 175 and still going strong. For my height, I should weigh around 160. I've had problems with weight loss since I hit my 40s plus it's hard for me to workout at times due to arthritis. This medication isn't a cure all but it does help when you are ready for a life change. My insurance does not pay for this yet even with a prior authorization but I'm willing to pay the monthly price."

• Jessica...
• August 8, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began taking Qsymia in January of this year and have lost 82 pounds. The first 2 months were plagued by very intense side effects; almost every single one that the medication lists. I experienced irrational mood swings, irritability, anger, depression, tingling/numbness in my hands and feet, issues with vision (very mild), back pain (which improved with an increase of water intake), intense insomnia (which my endocrinologist ended up putting me on Ambien to aid with), cotton mouth/change of taste, and constipation (in the later months of taking it). The cost of Qsymia is a negative and so are the multiple side effects, but after leveling off after a month or so of experiencing them and following a low carb diet, it has been worth it!"

• Boricua
• March 11, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was in November 250 pounds and I beg my MD to prescribed me this medication he told me he does not do it, but he will make a pack with me that within a month I have to loose weight the amount he did not mentioned, so he did gave me the prescription for the first 14 days @ first honestly for the first couples of days it did not do anything, but then start it to kick in, when I went back to see him he did not want to weigh me so he fax the prescription to he pharmacy 7.5 mg 1 every morning in 3 months from 250lbs, I went down to 206lbs and from waist 40, I am 34 and XXL-shirts now. I am large everybody tells me how amazing I look and I feel and look great and more confident about myself now. My goal is not to become a Model nor muscular."

• blondee
• January 27, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Qsymia now since 6/13 I started at 211 lbs and I am 5' 1". Today is 1/27/14 and I weigh 176.4lbs. I do not eat the healthy foods and I do not exercise regularly as I have issues with my knees and shoulders that my tendons flare up when I workout so I only do so occasionally and my main activity is housework and yard work. I still eat fast-food occasionally and pizza just not like I used to. Now here is the thing I had high blood pressure when I started and now its perfect! I am my doctors guinea pig and I am being monitored I had an EKG before starting it and I have to still go in for follow ups and he did a blood panel last month to make sure I wasn't having any hidden side effects! Came back negative and I've lost 35lb."

• Lesly...
• October 2, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The MIRACLE pill! I can't thank my doctor enough. I've tried every diet you can think of. Could never lose weight, I've always been obese. I started taking Qsymia on September 30/14 and lost 5lbs already. I feel with lots and lots of energy and my weakness (bread, sweets) gone! I'm not following any diet. Just exercising at least 30 minutes a day. Only side effect dry mouth and tingling in my fingers but I completely love it."

• Texas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 1, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Qsymia 6 months ago, and I have had plenty of side effects. I started with tingling in my fingers and toes, even my lips occasionally. I get terrible cotton mouth, brain fog, mild headaches, extreme fatigue and have a hard time concentrating. I even run the gamut of emotions at time from irritation to outright hostility, but it usually passes quickly and I have learned to control it. Having said that, I started out at 216 pounds, I am now at 175 and most of the side effects have began to subside. I can live with the cotton mouth by increasing my water intake and have found a work around for all the other inconveniences I experienced in the beginning, but if you stick with it, you'll find that it is worth it. 40 lbs to go!"

• Corny
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 29, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Qsymia makes me think like a thin person. I no longer have any compulsion to find think about food. I have been obese for 98% of my adult life (I am 64) and tried everything. With Qsymia, I can make all the right decisions (and a few wrong ones) that I have known all along I needed to make. Now, just like a thin person, I am not driven to every fast food door, seconds or thirds of meals, eating a whole container or bag of anything. With minimal effort and smart decisions, I have gone from obese to within 5 pounds of normal weight for my height. No noteable side efffects - a little constipation when I don't eat much and a dry mouth. If I forget to take Qsymia for a day or two I know right away - my old eating habits come right back"

• Thank...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Qsymia has changed my life in a way I never thought it would. Not only am I losing weight- 9 lbs and I never lose- but I am missing the one craving that I have struggled with for years- alcohol. Wine doesn't even sound or taste good to me, so I am saving those calories and have more energy and the money I am saving on food and alcohol more than covers the cost of Qsymia. I'm thirsty and was a bit tired mid afternoon in the beginning, but now I feel great. So glad I can lose weight without food that tastes like cardboard!"

• south...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Qsymia for 6 days now, and I feel the random tingling feeling and numbness, with that being said, I've lost about 4 pounds so far without changes to my lifestyle. Foods do taste different. Sodas taste like metal, rice and bread taste like cardboard, and anything other than a salad, lean grilled, broiled or steamed meats or fruits taste rather nasty. One thing is for sure, AVOID ANY DRINK WITH ASPARTAME IN IT, it will give you a monster headache and really make the tingling numb feeling really noticeable. I thought I was going to die...my head and my eyes hurt so bad. Dropped the sparkling flavored water, and diet sodas, and feeling awesome. Will update in a few weeks with progress!"

• Feath...
• September 19, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Two months and 22 pounds lighter. I can't believe how easy it's been. And I'm still losing! I'm diabetic and overweight but not obese. I have to lose 10 more pounds to reach a medically "normal" weight. I'll get there. And the only drawback is dry mouth. So I carry a water bottle and pee more often. It's an easy trade off for a tinier waist and a (hopefully) longer and healthier life."

• Not...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 2, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took this back in 2012. I was 270 pounds when I started and lost 120 pounds in 9 months with diet and exercise In 2015 I got pregnant and gained 30 back. My doctor prescribed it again and I lost it again. It may not be for everyone but it worked for me. I was also able to maintain a healthy weight after again with diet and exercise. If your prob to being over weight you will always have to try. Don't look at it as getting thin.. look at it as a lifestyle change for your health. Diets fail but lifestyle changes last if you want them too."

• Barbie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Qysmia has changed my life. I have been taking for 1 month and have lost 34lbs. 52 more lbs to loose. I power walk on my treadmill for 45 minutes everyday and I only eat vegetables and cheerios with milk for breakfast. I changed my eating habits completely. I am making this a life long change."

• WenBon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Qsymia weighing in at 265 in December. First 2 weeks I lost 9lbs. The following two months I was losing 10bs a month. The next month, nothing. This month, did a lot of traveling but made an extra effort to exercise on the road. So was able to lose 4. My eating habits really haven't changed since I already eat pretty healthy, except the occasional splurge. I have added a little more exercise. I have noticed that when I'm out to dinner, I can actually just stop eating and box up my meal instead of shoving it all in. So I have more self control. Side effects: dry mouth, insomnia. That's it. So far I'm down 40lbs and before I was barely fitting in a size 20 and now I can fit in a 14. I'm very happy."

• Jezeb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this medication 4/20/16 at 5'1'' 237lbs after going over all options with my Endocrinologist. This website had me really terrified honestly with some of the side effects but I had to take the chance. Started at the lowest dose for the 2 week trial, Qsymia had a free 14 day trial. Rare side effects: headaches, tingly hands and feet, irritability outside my normal b*tchiness once lol blurred vision once when I was very tired. While I'm very overweight, I've never had much an appetite so that did not change. The kind of food I've been eating while on Qsymia has definitely changed though, all healthy, ONLY water, no food after 6pm. I have not been exercising, upped dose 5/4 same minimal side effects, down 13lbs in 20 days."

• Becky...
• May 25, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Qsymia in the end of November. It's now nearing the end of May and I've lost just shy of 40 lbs. I've been watching my diet and also incorporating moderate amounts of exercise. I have hypothyroidism and was unable to lose weight using any other method alone. This medication has been a life saver! I no longer have to take blood pressure meds and will likely be stepping down the dosage of my thyroid meds soon due to lower body weight. I still want to lose another 30-40 lbs. to be at a healthy weight. My rate of weight loss has been steady...not too slow but not too rapid, either. I can't say enough about it."

• Kargr
• November 27, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking Qsymia in July 2015 and in 4 months I have lost 65 pounds!!!! Mild side effects I have experienced include some tingling in hands and feet, dry mouth and a little dizziness sometimes but nothing serious. Really helps curb appetite and cravings."

• Meme
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took this medication for 4-1/2 weeks. Two weeks on the 3.75 dose and 2-1/2 weeks on the 7.5 dose. No weight loss at all. I was hungry all the time (even more than I was prior to taking this medication) and had no energy. Dry mouth, jitters, tingling in hands and face, bad taste in my mouth but after 2 weeks on the 7.5 dose the depression hit big time with really dark thoughts , crying jags and I could tell I wasn't myself. This, compounded with absolutely no weight loss, made me decide right then and there not to continue for the recommended 12 weeks. I started tapering this dose and will finish out my initial prescription and be done with it. Not worth my sanity at all. Please be careful if you take this and watch your mental state. If I had lost weight, I might have overlooked the side effects but it absolutely did not work at all!!!"

• Works...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This medication has worked great. You must drink plenty of water!!! Also start taking it on a Friday or better yet, start Thursday and take Friday and Monday off of work if possible to give your body time to adapt. My body took a few days to adapt when I first started taking Qsymia as well as between dosage changes. Though it was much less noticeable between dosage changes. For me the side effects of blurred vision, not being able to think sharply, feeling jittery, etc. only lasted a few days. If you can take the time to get over the hump, it is totally worth it. Also I have cut out sugar drinks, snacking, eating after dinner. I drink 8-12 16oz bottle of water per day. I have been on Qsymia for 1 month and lost 13lbs."

• Dee
• January 10, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am losing quite a bit of weight 65 pounds, but I do not want to lose my hair in the process of it. It is really falling out and I don't know what to do. I went to a dermatologist and after a few treatments and a biopsy she told me there was nothing she could do."

• Jeff...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2012

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 6ft guy weighed in at 214lbs with hypertension. If I didn't lose weight I was in need of a new blood pressure medicine and possibly cholesterol meds. I have taken Qsymia 1 month and lost 14 lb with no side effects. Thumbs up to Qsymia!"