Obesity today is increasing at an alarming rate all around the world. Reports over the World Wide Web show more than 300 million people fighting with the condition across the globe. This is generally referred to a condition where the body stores excess fat. Due to this the body becomes prone to many life threatening medical conditions. One such medication is called Qsymia.
What is Qsymia?
It is one of the recent FDA approved weight loss medication having a composition consisting of phentermine and topiramate. The former is an anti suppressant while the later is a migraine medication. The medication helps in suppressing the appetite a generating a feeling of fullness. In other words one can say that it curbs the over eating and in between snacking habbits.The medication is generally advised for those who have a BMI i.e. body mass index of 30+ or 27 and have certain health risks like high blood pressure, cholesterol and type2 diabetes. There are not many evidences on how actually the medication helps in weight loss. It is the general perception that phentermine triggers the release of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain. As a result of this there is an increase in the concentration of the appetite regulating hormone leptin. The other half of Qsymia that is topiramate increases the feeling of fullness thereby expediting the calorie expenditure.
Dosage and Results
Qsymia should always be used in combination with a healthy life style that includes a reduced calorie diet and exercise. The dosage generally depends upon the BMI of the concerned person and is advisable to consult health care professionals. But according to anecdotal reviews two types of dosing patterns seems to be quiet popular. In the first one initially Qsymia with 3.75mg/23 mg was given for 14 days. This implies Qsymia containing 3.75mg of phentermine and 23mg of topiramate. After which the dose was increased to 7.5mg/46mg and evaluated after 12 weeks. If there is no substantial loss then it could be escalated to 11.25/69mg for first 14 days and there after 15mg/92/mg. Upon evaluation after an additional period of 12weeks if there are no substantial results then it is advisable to discontinue Qsymia.
Experiences with Qsymia
As per many reports over the internet people using Qsymia in their struggle for weight loss has had varied experiences. Certain sections have reported to have had a tough luck with the medication as there was not much visible change. But there are others who have interesting things to write about Qsymia. After continued usage people have not only noticed considerable weight loss but also other changes like improved cholesterol levels and regulated blood pressure. While using any kind of medicines it is equally important to know about the possible side effects as well. Some common side effects include dizziness, constipation, insomnia etc. Apart from these one could suffer from fatigue, mood swings and high blood pressure. Hence it always advisable to take any medication under doctor supervision to reduce risks if not eliminate them.
