Topiramate is a white to off-white powder
Topamax (topiramate) may be used off-label to help with weight loss in people who have obesity
75 milligrams (mg) of phentermine and 23 mg of topiramate once a day for 14
Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed
Prescription Weight Loss with Qsymia® (Phentermine and Topiramate extended-release capsules) CIV Qsymia, the simply convenient choice for weight management
It’s one of the most effective oral options for weight loss
On July 17, 2012, the FDA approved a tablet combining phentermine plus extended-release topiramate (Qsymia, Vivus) for weight loss
Side effects Warnings Before taking Dosage Interactions FAQ What is topiramate? Topiramate is a seizure medicine, also called an anticonvulsant
Study selection Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the effectiveness of topiramate (administered for at least 16 weeks) on weight loss were eligible for
Those taking the medicines lose, on average, 10% to 20% of their body weight
Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using
Qsymia, an extended-release medicine that contains phentermine and topiramate, is FDA approved for weight loss, along with diet
Take 1 teaspoonful of any soft foods such as yogurt, applesauce, oatmeal, ice-cream, custard or
Ask your doctor about other birth control options such as an injection, implant, skin patch, vaginal ring, (Topamax) has been shown to cause weight loss when used for both seizure control and migraine prevention
Side Effects
My doctor recommend I take 1 pill for 2 weeks before moving to 2 pills a day
Phentermine stimulates the release of neurotransmitters like norepinephrine, which influence the brain's appetite control center
5% of sucrose: Some patients may experience weight loss whilst on treatment with topiramate
epilepsy (if you take another epilepsy medicine with topiramate) – 200mg to 400mg a day, taken as 2 doses; migraines – 50mg to 100mg a day, taken as 2 doses; In children, the dose of topiramate will depend on your child's weight
Week 6
During the titration period, the initial dose of TOPAMAX ® is 25 mg/day nightly for the first week
tablets, for oral use; Topamax (topiramate capsules) sprinkle capsules, for oral use
Topiramate XR 50 Mg Capsule,Extended Release 24 Hr Anticonvulsant changes in how foods taste, diarrhea, and weight loss may occur
Based upon tolerability, the dosage can be increased to 50 mg/day (25 mg twice daily) in the second week