How do you get prescribed Qsymia?
Take 1 Qsymia 3.75 mg/23 mg capsule once each morning for the first 2 weeks. You may or may not lose weight during this starter dose period. If not, don't be discouraged. Move onto the prescribed recommended dose for weight-loss results.
What pharmacy does Qsymia use?
The Qsymia Engage Home Delivery Pharmacy Program is administered by Medvantx an online pharmacy services provider. All aspects of your order will be handled by Medvantx.
Can I get Qsymia prescribed online?
Need help getting started? We can help you get a Qsymia prescription sent to our home delivery pharmacy.
How do I send my prescription to MedVantx?
HCPs can request medicine to be delivered to their patient's home or their office through the Foundation's specialty pharmacy partner via one of the following options: Call MedVantx Pharmacy at (833) 888-4363.
How much weight can you lose on Qsymia?
After undergoing lab and animal tests, the drug company evaluated Qsymia's effectiveness in two human trials that included 3,700 obese and overweight people. After one year of treatment, patients lost an average of 6.7 to 8.9 percent of body weight.
Does Qsymia work better than phentermine?
Patients who took Vivus's Qsymia, which contains phentermine-topiramate, stood the highest chance of losing a significant amount of weight, and lost the most pounds on average.
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Some weight-loss drugs seem to work better than others.
| Drug |
Percent of Weight Loss |
Pounds Lost Over Placebo |
| Lorcaserin (Belviq) |
49% |
7.1 |
| Orlistat (Xenical) |
44% |
5.7 |
| Placebo |
5% |
3 to 5 |
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Jun 14, 2016
Is Qsymia a stimulant?
Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) is a combination appetite suppressant/stimulant and seizure medication indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in overweight and obese adults.
How many mg of phentermine is in Qsymia?
Phentermine/Topiramate (Qsymia) for Chronic Weight Management
| Drug |
Dosage |
Dose form |
| Phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia) |
3.75/23 mg once daily |
Capsules: 3.75/23 mg, 7.5/46 mg, 11.25/69 mg, 15/92 mg |
Oct 15, 2014