Weight Loss Medication Qsymia
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Weight loss medication qsymia. The drug is called qsymia. Qsymia combines phentermine with the seizure migraine drug topiramate. Weight loss during pregnancy also can harm an unborn baby even if you are overweight.
For short term obesity treatment and topamax has been fda approved for seizure disorders and migraine prevention. Heart problems high blood pressure. Qsymia is not fda approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Phentermine hcl works as a central nervous system stimulant to activate a fight or flight like response like amphetamines phentermine sends signals to the brain to suppress huger and boost energy. Phentermine has been used since 1959 in the u s. Topiramate causes weight loss in several ways including helping you feel full making foods taste less appealing and burning mo.
Research shows that some people taking prescription weight loss medications lose 10 percent or more of their starting weight. Qsymia appears to be the more effective weight loss medication. People taking qsymia for up to one year had an average weight loss of nearly 9 percent over those taking an inactive placebo.
For the first time in 15 years the fda has released a new weight loss medication to help all of the individuals struggling to lose weight. Learn how patients achieved significant weight loss with along with diet exercise and qsymia phentermine and topiramate extended release capsules civ a once daily option that provides 2 proven medicines in one pill. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using qsymia.
Topamax is an anti epilepsy drug sometimes used as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder. Phentermine and topiramate 1. Weight loss of 5 to 10 percent of your starting body weight may help improve your health by lowering blood sugar blood pressure and triglycerides.