Qsymia experience? Please share....

slepygrl

I'm about 4 weeks into taking Qsymia. And I'm going off it. It is making my anxiety so bad! I can't handle it. It's also giving me werid heart fluttering things. I feel like my heart is flopping around in my chest. And I'm having a very hard time working out. I feel like my arms and legs weigh a ton. This isn't right! I'm sure this drug works for some. Just not for me.

barrettgrl

In April of 2013 I fell and broke my patella in 3 places, before that I was running 3 plus miles a day and eating a pretty decent diet. Today is Jan 22, 2014 and I have gained 37 pounds total, I stil walk but cant run, I hike and have a adopted a 90% clean only diet and have only lost 3 pounds. Today I weigh 205, and Im 5' 9 (my goal is 175) this is my first day taking Qsymia, I didnt start on the lower dose as my Dr thought this was best for me, it was a bit of a pain as my insurance doesnt cover it, it cost 106$ out of pocket, Im not sure Ill continue but ill monitor myself here as much as I can.

I took my first pill at 5:30 am, within about 30 mins I was thirsty, I drink only water anyway so for me this is not a big deal, I just carry my water bottle around and maybe ill fill it more by the end of the day. I took it with food, something I always do as I dont want an upset stomach to boot. Im at work and I can feel what people are talking about with the fuzzy feeling, but its not really bad, just a little day dreamy, I sit in front of a computer all day so that happens to me anyway... ill post as much as I can about how I feel and things I notice but this is just an experiment for me to get a little weight off so I can try to run again without all the pain

Teresa041749

I started taking Qsymia since my weight kept going up even with exercising five hours a week, eating little and drinking lots of water. I had thyroid cancer eight years ago and ever since I've had weight issues. The doctor finally realized that I needed help because I had gained weight again when I saw her. She prescribed the Qsymia and I lost 10 pounds and gained 2 in the past two months. The only side effect I had was the headache that passed and taste of food. I need to lose 10 more pounds and I hope I will this time!! I have an appointment in two weeks to review the blood test and my progress. My daughter us getting married in June and I want to fit into a nice dress! Losing weight us more challenging when you are hypothyroid or without a thyroid.

sassiebritches

Curious about the people in the beggining of this thread...

stacienetzer

just started today, female-49-193.6-5'7" .....I'll let you know:

bubblesrogers

I have been om Qsymia for 2 1/2 months. First with the low dose starter then on to the regular dose of 7.5 mg. I have lost over 30 lbs. I feel great - look much better and my clothes are fitting better. I did not have any side effects which is strange as I am sensitive to everything! I simply changed my eating habits.. I start the morning with a light and fit yogurt, an apple, instead of the buttered toast and eggs I used to have. Lunch is usually turkey on salad or something not heavily carb related, I have apples and pears for snacks, sometimes protein bars. I eat a lot of salad for dinner and always have chicken or fish and vegetables. I only drink water and ice tea. I drink a lot of water! I do have the occasional dessert, but mostly eat very healthy and love it. I cut out pasta, bread and potatoes. I do not drink soda or alcohol at all. I have not exercised yet, although I will this next week. I feel great! Oh the best thing is that I no longer have the cravings to eat late at night. AND - I did go off the eating healthy for 2 days and went right back, the fried food was gross tasting after eating all the clean healthy food! PS I am 5'9" and weigh 160 lbs now

workingmomof2ps

I started on the starter dose of qsymia about 3 weeks ago. So far, I have lost about 13 lbs. I am starting the 7.5 tomorrow. I am hoping to lose about 50 pounds. I am hoping the higher dosage will help with hunger, because I am still wanting to eat late at night, although through the day I am not. However, if I take my dosage later than 11ish I cannot sleep at night. I am very interested to know how everyone at the beginning of this post is doing ??

Liftng4Lis

This is an old thread, but, a caloric deficit = weight loss. period.

kerridonnally

I just started Qsymia about a week ago now, haven't weighed yet but struggled through thxgiving so I'm giving it a little time. I'm having heart burn more than normal that's for sure. But yes appetite suppression is working some.

Q_Is_Poison

I believe that Phentermine, and Qsymia are poisons. Sure they help you lose weight but the long-term side effects and trade-offs are not worth the risk. When I originally took Phentermine I lost almost eighty pounds over a two-year period. I continued to take it for almost ten more years in order to maintain my weight until I was finally hospitalized because the Phentermine had debilitated me. I was unable to sleep despite the fact that I was always exhausted and I was plagued with nightmares and unable to sustain long periods of exercise such as cleaning house or even taking a walk. I was constantly depressed and too weak to really take charge and do anything about it. I was also always constipated and noticed a constant metallic taste in my mouth. Because so many nutrients and potassium had been drained from of my system by the Phentermine my hair had become brittle and dry, my finger nails were weak and breaking, and my nerves had become shot. When a person’s potassium levels are too low the body’s nerves will not fire appropriately. It felt as if I was being shocked awake every night. Having no idea at the time that this was because of a potassium deficiency, I was completely traumatized by the experience. When I finally stopped taking Phentermine and started an intensive exercise program I began to re-gain some of the weight that I had lost. Despite eating less and exercising more than I ever had in my life. After having been off the Phentermine for almost five years I had gained 15 pounds. While this was not enough to qualify me as medically overweight it was enough to bother me. So I thought I would try Qsymia in order to take off the 15 pounds. This was a big, whopping, mistake. Qsymia is even harder on your system than Phentermine. The first day that I was on the lowest dose of Qsymia I felt exhausted, a bit nauseated, and very weak. Things just got worse as time went on and I noticed myself slipping into a mild depression. Insomnia had set in, and I had become uncomfortably constipated. I also noticed that my heart rate went up by almost 10 points at the gym. By day 14 when I doubled the dose, as per doctors’ orders, I was completely unable to function. Imagine being exhausted but unable to sleep, unable to focus on simple writing or reasoning tasks and feeling very depressed, and miserable all of the time. I was also noticing hair loss. On day 16, I called my doctor who told me to go back to the smallest dose. However, the misery never subsided so on day 18, I stopped taking Qsymia all together. Despite having stopped taking it, my heart rate and blood pressure had shot up so high that I almost hyperventilated and fainted after a workout on day 21. Qsymia is even harder to take than Phentermine is, despite the assurances of its maker. The trade offs are not worth the risks. Qsymia, like Phentermine is a cardiovascular stimulant. It also has a diuretic effect on your system. So your heart rate and blood pressure will be amped and your system will be drained of nutrients and potassium. This is a recipe for disaster. Topiramate causes massive hair loss, and brain fog. Some people call it the stupid pill. So long term use of these medications will leave you looking and feeling like a dumber, balder, less dynamic version of yourself. There will be no zest or joy in your life because this med depresses you. So you will not even be able to enjoy being thin! The price you pay and the part of your essence that you give up to take these meds is too high. It was for me. I would rather keep my caloric intake under 1200 a day, enjoy my work-outs, and be an active, dynamic, participating member of my community and take the weight off slowly and healthily than be a hollow, emaciated shell of my former self on Qsymia.

TheBeachgod

Necrobumping with a wall of text, nice! Why not wait until someone starts a thread about these products more recently than 4 years ago?

LBuehrle8

The same poster posted on another necro thread about Qsymia too...looks like trying to warn people about taking it. Considering the user name Q is poison...

Q_Is_Poison

Sorry if my post offended anyone. If I can save even one person from my experience, the "netiquitte" repercussions simply don't bother me. Life and health is more important. My philosophy is if you don't like it, don't read it. Flaming people is childish and immature.

jgnatca

Necro bumping is not popular around here. Just about as unpopular as phentermine.

Q_Is_Poison

Again, sorry to have offended you. But I think the message is much more important than silly "netiquitte". Often people who have a problem with an other's agenda's post about "netiquitte" and spelling issues when the real issue has to do with simply not liking the message. I could see how a Vivus rep would have a problem with my post...Regardless, this is the last response to "netiquitte" complaints I will give. The message is too important.

CFINNIE01

Hi all and great reading through this post. I was wondering if any of you tried getting off of Qsymia ? Any luck keeping the weight off without it after taking Qsymia. TIA!