Side Effects of Qsymia for Weight Loss The most common side effects, reported by 5% or more of patients, include: Paresthesia (tingling in hands, feet, or face), reported by about 20% of patients Dry mouth Insomnia , especially if taken later in the day Dizziness Constipation Taste changes , particularly with carbonated drinks Mood changes , including irritability or low mood Difficulty concentrating or brain fog with higher doses of topiramate Less common but more serious risks include: Increased heart rate Acute glaucoma (rare, but requires immediate discontinuation) Kidney stones Birth defects (Qsymia is in a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy or REMS program, due to teratogenicity risk) Qsymia should not be used during pregnancy, in patients with glaucoma, hyperthyroidism or those taking MAOIs
These approaches can help some people, but each comes with tradeoffs
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Mitochondrial function, assessed by measuring oxygen consumption rate, demonstrated a 43.70% increase in basal respiration
Addressing these overlapping factors together produces better outcomes than treating weight in isolation