What is Phentermine-topiramate?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Qsymia
This product combines the appetite suppressant phentermine with the anti-convulsant topiramate to aid in weight management. This combination is intended to be used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight management in obese or overweight individuals.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight loss | 11 | 7 | |
| Migraine headaches | 2 | 0 | |
| Tremor(s) | 2 | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 2 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Phentermine-topiramate
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety attacks | 1 | |
| Erectile dysfunction | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Feeling hot/overheating | 1 | |
| Fever/chills | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Phentermine-topiramate
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Side effects too severe | 3 | |
| Did not seem to work | 2 | |
| Expense | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Phentermine-topiramate
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 2 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Phentermine-topiramate after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Lorcaserin (Belviq) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Phentermine-topiramate and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Liraglutide (Victoza) | 1 | |
| Lorcaserin (Belviq) | 1 | |
| Phentermine (Adipex-P) | 1 |
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