Qsymia

Alternate Name: Qsymia

Description: Qsymia is an appetite suppressant used with proper diet and exercise to help you lose weight. Qsymia is a brand name drug that contains phentermine and topiramate. On average Qsymia is priced at about $240 for a supply of 30, 7.5 mg-46 mg capsules, extended-release. You can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to get a Qsymia discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Capsule Extended Release 24 Hour

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Anticonvulsant, Appetite Suppressant, Centrally Acting

Generic Available: No

Strength: 7.5-46 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, eye problems, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, seizures, 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.

Food Warnings: 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.