The amount of weight you can lose on Topamax and phentermine is around 15 to 20 lbs over 3 to 6 months and an average of 25 lbs in 1 year.
Phentermine is better than Topamax.
Topamax is good but not as good as phentermine.
Phentermine has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 2979 ratings on Drugs.com.
84% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect.
Topiramate and Topamax has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1279 ratings on Drugs.com.
Phentermine and other weight loss medications do sometimes thin your hair as phentermine and weight loss medications can cause hair loss.
However the side effect of hair loss with phentermine is not listed.
You cannot and do not get addicted to phentermine as Phentermine does not induce any phentermine drug craving or addiction.
Phentermine does speed up your metabolism and suppresses your appetite.
As a result of this phentermine helps you feel less hungry and you burn more calories which in turn causes weight loss.
Phentermine does make you poop in some cases although Phentermine can also cause constipation.
Some people who take phentermine have gotten diarrhea as well.
When Phentermine stops working it usually leads to a stimulant induced psychosis episode and sometimes depression.
Phentermine is nearly the same as Qsymia although the difference between the medication Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate ER) and phentermine (Adipex-P) is that Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate ER) contains an additional medication, topiramate, to help with weight loss.
Phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia) combines a centrally acting appetite suppressant (phentermine) with an antiepileptic agent (topiramate) in an extended-release capsule.
You do need a prescription for Qsymia as Qsymia is by prescription only and not over the counter.
The best time to take Qsymia is in the morning with or without food.
Also when taking Qsymia be sure to drink plenty of water everyday to prevent dehydration as well as kidney stones.
Qsymia does begin working immediately after you begin taking it.
Qsymia is said to reduce your appetite which gives you all day control of your hunger.
The side effects of Qsymia include.
Numbness or tingling in the hands, arms, feet, or face (paraesthesia)
Dizziness.
Changes in the way foods taste or loss of taste (dysgeusia)
Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
Constipation.
Dry mouth.