Qsymia is a brand-name weight loss pill that contains two active ingredients: phentermine hydrochloride and topiramate extended-release. While the phentermine acts as a central nervous system stimulant to suppress appetite and boost energy, topiramate helps control cravings and makes food less appealing.
Qsymia capsules are available in four progressive doses:
The capsules are all oblong and imprinted with VIVUS on the left, plus the specific dose on the right. Color varies by dose [1]. This is what Qsymia capsules look like:
Qsymia is only available in the United States, and only with a valid doctor’s prescription.
As of 2017, over two million Qsymia prescriptions had been filled [2]. However, due to the high cost of this medication, many patients (and doctors) prefer to use generic phentermine plus genetic topiramate in doses equal to those contained in Qsymia. Taking two separate pills saves money and produces similar clinical outcomes.
Qsymia reviews (phentermine and topiramate reviews) provide a mixed opinion of this relatively-new medication. Overall, Qsymia user reviews indicate that this drug helps people lose weight, but also causes a wide-array of bothersome side effects.
Here are some of the recent Qsymia reviews submitted on Phentermine.com:
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I am down 40 lbs today! I have been on 37.5 mg phen for 9 weeks. I am also on topamax and b12 injections. I am also doing Keto. I also tend to skip phen on Saturday’s and Sunday’s to give my body a break from it. If I can do it, so can you!!
This medication was kind of good at the start I lost 12lbs in 2 months but then I just got stuck on 189... stuck with it and started going to the gym. 6 weeks later I suddenly started losing again to get to a total of 31 pounds more but it was such a long process. I'd do it again but Im broke these pills cost a freaking fortune!
This really was the worst weight loss plan I have tried in my life. It was super expensive and gave me the worst side effects from diarrhea to fainting. I never thought this would be like this I have heard so many great experiences and journeys where people have lost so many pounds and then theres me. I'm done. I cant look for other alternative anymore Im exhausted from trying and trying... maybe next year buddies! Im out !
42 years old and battling obesity for long 30 years (since 12yo). My cousin recommend these pills because she used them and they worked awesomely for her, the thing is I was so afraid because its side effects are so strong and also I didnt want to try yet another thing that didnt work to try losing weight. So ok after 2 months of thinking I talked my doc and asked him to prescribe me Qsymia. First month I lost 10 pounds, second month another 10 pounds. good until there but then the third and forth month I only lost 2 pounds YES only TWO ! I got so frustrated that I decided to rake a 2 month vacay from them. some users say this works cuz your body gets used to it so you gotta give it a break and then restart it to get faster and better results. The thing is, Am I gonna have to go through the side effects again? I guess I only will know when I restart my treatment. Wish me luck
Unfortunately this was a complete NO for me. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto syndrome a few years ago and its so hard to lose weight. Just so you have an idea: I only lost 20 pounds in 3 months, even with the help of Qsymia. Also side effects were terrible... from nausea to diarrhea. I really need help because Im still 40 pounds away from my weight loss goal. Im thinking of talking to my PCP about phentermine and b12 shots... Has anyone had success with those?
Not worth it... Never did anything for me. Only lost 13 pounds in 3 MONTHS and side effects were terrible, especially the first month. Better to do weight watchers or something like that
I only lost 10 pounds. I cant take it! really hated it. I think I'll take a break and then restart with just phentermine to see what happens.
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References
1. VIVUS, Inc. (2014, September). Medication Guide: Qsymia® (Kyoo sim ee’ uh) (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) Capsules CIV.
2. VIVUS, Inc. (2018). Lose weight and keep it off with Qsymia.
