Qsymia And Weight Gain !

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I seem to be gaining weight. The first week, I had a hard few days adjusting to it, then I got beyond it and started loosing weight , happy. Now in my 2nd week, I'm gaining weight. The Topamax in the past , alone, made me hungry/tired. Phentermine in the past worked but I was used to 37.5 mgs when it was prescribed back in the 90's. The Qsymia's paltry 3.75 mgs is pretty darn low dosage. It's too early to up the dosage to the next level which is fine by me bc. I'm afraid that when I do, the double dose of the Topamax will double my appitite; 7.5 mgs. of phentermine is still so low I'm surprised it's even prescribed. I guess I'm just a perpetual malcontent, huh.

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Hello, BostonHolly! How are you doing? Has there been any change?

Are you also getting lots of exercise and watching your diet?

Many people seem to think that the medications will do everything, but they can't. You have to help them for the most effectiveness.

How much have you gained back?

The FDA lists the typical side effects for Qsymia as possibly including nausea, insomnia, dizziness, dry mouth, nervousness and taste changes.

Can anyone that's been on it chime in?

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Hello my friend, thanks for the reply. In the past, topomax made me sleepy and hungry, I couldn't take it for those reasons. Re: exercise, I'm 61 and am mobility challenged (officially disabled in 2014 ) so after a life of dancing, some of them spent as an aerobics instructor, I had a huge career that allowed me to travel and I also worked-out most of my life. In the last 90's I started a pet care service and haad walked dogs 4-18hrs per day (the rest of the hours spent with cats & exotics and mypets). Then my hands started doing weird things - fast forward , my spine started to give out from a 1973 motorcycle accident + inherritied disk problems, and stuff has been manifesting itself slowly but progressively. Now, dealing with frrustrations of limited mobility+hunger+age related metabo-slow down, atrophy, depression (boring!) etc. But-. I walk with my dog up and down hilly, city streets in good weather for 1-2 hrs. at least 2x's per day but use a walking cane. This winter was brutal so we couldn't get out safely, all of us got fat (dog, cat, I). Re: Q. - I am experiencing extreme thirst & bc I tend towards dehydration in summer I've stopped taking Detrol. Food: I must watch what I eat for other reasons but I love veggies and salads so *this* is my time of year. Good news: Weigh was way down today ! Lowest yet - I was surprised & happy when I stepped on scale 'cuz I'd rather not increase the dosage, prematurely. Start date: May 31st and if today counts I have lost 4 lbs (2 of the 3 gained)!

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Awesome! Your perseverance is impressive and inspirational.

Many people with mobility issues just tend to sit down, give up and let themselves go.

With a big appetite, keep enjoying your vegetables! Most of them are low cal and fat free, so you can just splurge.

Please post back and keep me updated!

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