Phentermine/topiramate
Phentermine/topiramate
Phentermine/topiramate (pronunciation: /fɛnˈtɜːrmiːn/ /tɵˈpaɪrəmeɪt/), also known as Qsymia, is a combination medication used for weight loss. Both phentermine and topiramate are medications that affect neurotransmitters in the brain to help control appetite.
Etymology
The name "phentermine" is a contraction of "phenyl-tertiary-butylamine". The term "topiramate" is derived from its chemical structure, which is 2,3:4,5-Bis-O-(1-methylethylidene)-β-D-fructopyranose sulfamate.
Usage
Phentermine/topiramate is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Related Terms
- Phentermine: A psychostimulant drug of the substituted amphetamine chemical class, with pharmacology similar to amphetamine.
- Topiramate: An anticonvulsant medication used in the control of epilepsy and migraine headaches.
- Neurotransmitter: Endogenous chemicals that enable neurotransmission.
- Obesity: A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health.
Side Effects
Common side effects of phentermine/topiramate include tingling of hands and feet, dizziness, altered taste, insomnia, constipation, and dry mouth.
Precautions
Before taking phentermine/topiramate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to any other sympathomimetic amines (including decongestants such as pseudoephedrine, stimulants such as amphetamine, appetite suppressants such as diethylpropion); or if you have any other allergies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phentermine/topiramate
- Wikipedia's article - Phentermine/topiramate
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