Qsymia

Qsymia is a medication used – along with a doctor approved weight loss plan – for weight loss. This combination drug contains phentermine (appetite suppressant) and topiramate (an anticonvulsant). Qsymia is a brand version of the combination drug phentermine HCL/topiramate. The components of this drug have been available for years. In the treatment of obesity, Qsymia use is fairly common.

• Qsymia

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• Phendimetrazine Tartrate
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• Qsymia
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• Long Acting Capsule

• By mouth

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about diet and exercise.

Take this medicine in the morning, with or without food. It might keep you awake if you take it at night.

Swallow the extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Drink extra fluids so you will urinate more often and help prevent kidney problems.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Missed dose: If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, skip the missed dose. Take your regular dose the next morning. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to phentermine or topiramate, you are pregnant, or if you have glaucoma or an overactive thyroid.

Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, or a history of depression, stroke, or heart attack.

Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.

This medicine could cause the following problems: Increased heart rateChanges in mood or behavior, including thoughts of suicideEye pain or vision changes, including glaucomaMetabolic acidosis (too much acid in the blood)Decreased bone densitySlow growth in childrenChanges in blood sugar levelsChanges in body temperatureKidney stonesSerious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis

This medicine may cause you to feel dizzy, drowsy, or confused, or to have trouble thinking or speaking. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

This medicine contains a yellow dye called tartrazine, which may cause serious allergic reactions (including asthma). Tell your doctor if you have any allergies (including an aspirin allergy).

This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. You might have a seizure if you stop taking the medicine too fast.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Thoughts of hurting yourself, depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping

It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. You should have a negative pregnancy test before you start taking this medicine and every month during treatment. Tell your doctor right away if you miss a period.

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 14 days.

Some medicines can affect how phentermine/topiramate works. Tell your doctor if you are using the following:Acetazolamide, amitriptyline, dichlorphenamide, methazolamide, pioglitazone, zonisamideBirth control pillsOther diet pills (including nonprescription or herbal products)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat seizures (including valproic acid, carbamazepine, phenytoin)

Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

This medicine may cause you to feel dizzy, drowsy, or confused, or to have trouble thinking or speaking. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. You might have a seizure if you stop taking the medicine too fast.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Bloody or cloudy urine, painful urination, sudden lower back or stomach pain
• Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
• Problems with speech or memory, trouble concentrating, confusion
• Decreased sweating, fever, or feeling hot
• Changes in vision, eye pain
• Fast breathing, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
• Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting
• Feeling agitated, depressed, nervous, or irritable, thoughts of hurting yourself or others, unusual mood or behavior
• Seizures
• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
• Metallic taste in your mouth
• Constipation