Qsymia and Phentermine Topiramate
Qsymia and phentermine/topiramate options may support weight loss in selected adults when medically appropriate.
Current GLP-1 pricing highlights
- Semaglutide: starting from $29.99 per week and up with insurance accepted for qualifying visits; self-pay options from $59.99 per week and up.
- Tirzepatide: starting from $45.00 per week and up with insurance accepted for qualifying visits; self-pay options from $69.99 per week and up.
- Pricing varies by dose, clinical plan, pharmacy, availability, insurance coverage, and eligibility. Medication coverage is separate from visit coverage.
Updated medication landscape
W8MD content has been updated to reflect newer obesity medicine options, including Foundayo/orforglipron, Wegovy pill, and Wegovy HD 7.2 mg. Foundayo is an oral GLP-1 option approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or certain adults with overweight and a weight-related condition, alongside reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Wegovy HD is a higher-dose semaglutide injection approved for long-term weight reduction in appropriate adults. See official FDA resources on Foundayo/orforglipron and Wegovy HD.
Combination therapy
This option combines appetite suppression and topiramate-related effects but requires screening and monitoring.
Safety
It is not appropriate for everyone, especially with certain pregnancy risks, medication interactions and health conditions.
Alternatives
W8MD compares Qsymia with GLP-1s, tirzepatide, Foundayo, Contrave, Saxenda and nutrition plans.
Patient experience themes
— De-identified W8MD patient experience; individual results vary.
— De-identified W8MD patient experience; individual results vary.
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Helpful W8MD links
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Encyclopedia links: obesity, semaglutide, tirzepatide, sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance.
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