What is Qsymia?
Qsymia is a combination weight loss medication which is available via prescription only. It’s actually a combination of two separate weight loss medications (thus the name combination medication): Phentermine and Topiramate (1).
What happens after Qsymia is discontinued?
After Qsymia has been discontinued, to help treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction, your doctor may prescribe another medication and/or recommend an over-the-counter drug to combat itchiness. Fortunately, there are other weight loss drugs available to try if you are unable to tolerate this particular drug.
What is Qsymia (phentermine topiramate)?
It’s actually a combination of two separate weight loss medications (thus the name combination medication): Phentermine and Topiramate (1). While Qsymia isn’t the most popular weight loss medication, many people still consider using it, especially if other medications have failed.
What are the side effects of Qsymia If I am pregnant?
Work with a medical professional to discontinue Qsymia if you are pregnant, as abrupt discontinuation may result in severe adverse events (e.g. seizures). Blurred vision: A fairly common side effect that is reported among those taking Qsymia is blurred vision.
What is the prognosis of Qsymia?
Qsymia can cause fetal harm. Data from a pregnancy registry and epidemiologic studies indicate that a fetus exposed to topiramate, a component of Qsymia, in the first trimester of pregnancy has an increased risk of oral clefts (cleft lip with or without cleft palate).
What is Qsymia (topiramate)?
What is Qsymia? Qsymia contains a combination of phentermine and topiramate in an extended-release capsule. Phentermine is an appetite suppressant similar to an amphetamine.
When should I take Qsymia?
Take 1 Qsymia 3.75 mg/23 mg capsule once each morning for the first 2 weeks.1 You may or may not lose weight during this starter dose period. If not, don’t be discouraged. If you have achieved 3% weight loss or greater, you may continue at this dose. If your doctor has escalated your dose, you will be on this dose for 2 weeks.