Phentermine Topiramate

Phentermine

Phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia)

Approved for adults who are:

obese with a body mass index of 30 or more, or
adults who are overweight with a body mass index of 27 or more with at least one weight related condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea etc.

How does Qsymia work?

A mix of two medications: phentermine, which lessens your appetite, and topiramate, which is used to to teat seizures or migraine headaches. May make you less hungry or feel full sooner.

Brand names of combination products

Qsymia^® (containing Phentermine, Topiramate)

Side effects of Phentermine and Topiramate

Side effects of of Qsymia

constipation
dizziness
dry mouth
taste changes, especially with carbonated beverages
tingling of your hands and feet
trouble sleeping

Things to know about Phentermine and Topiramate

How should this medicine be used?

Phentermine and topiramate is available as Qsymia which is an extended release
Many doctors also prescribe the components separately
Phentermine and topiramate is usually taken with or without food once a day in the morning.
Phentermine and topiramate may cause difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep if it is taken in the evening.
Take phentermine and topiramate at around the same time every day.
Follow the directions for taking Phentermine and topiramate
Take phentermine and topiramate as directed.

Precautions

The dose is usually titrated up gradually by most doctors
Phentermine and topiramate may be habit forming as it is a controlled substance although true withdrawal is rare.
Phentermine and topiramate will help control your weight only as long as you continue to take the medication

What special precautions should I follow?

Before taking phentermine and topiramate:

tell your doctor any and all medications you take including any medications for depression
tell your doctor about any vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take
follow instructions on how to take the medicine properly
tell your doctor if you have glaucoma
tell your doctor if you have had a heart attack or a stroke in the past 6 months
if you have ever thought about killing yourself or tried to do so,
tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
If you are woman of child bearing age, you need a secure form of contra-ception as you cannot get pregnant on this medication, it can lead to birth defects such as neural tube defects, talk to your doctor about it
tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Birth control options

Due to the risk of cleft lip in the fetus, woman who can potentially become pregnant need secure form of contraception while on Phentermine Topiramate.

Here are the acceptable options

Acceptable Contraception Methods

For Females of Reproductive Potential

OPTION 1 – Highly Effective Methods To Use Alone

These options include

Intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS)

– Copper IUD

– Levonorgestrelreleasing IUS

•Progestin implant

• Tubal sterilization

•Male partner’s vasectomy

OPTION 2 – Acceptable Methods To Use In Combination

Two methods of contraception in this

choose one from each – see the diagram

Option 3 – see the diagram

FAQs

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Can you drink caffeine while taking phentermine?
Can you take more than 37.5 mg phentermine per day?
Is topiramate an appetite suppressant?
How long does it take to lose weight on topiramate?
Can you take 60 mg of phentermine?
Is hair loss a side effect of topiramate?
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Does topiramate help you sleep?

Qsymia FAQS

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