Always follow your prescribed treatment plan and consult your clinician for medical decisions
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Side effects and risks of phentermine and combination medications Common side effects of Qsymia can include: Prickling, numbness, and tingling sensations in the skin Constipation Dry mouth Increased heart rate Dizziness Metallic, bitter, or other unpleasant taste Insomnia Rare but serious side effects of Qsymia may include: Sudden onset of suicidal thoughts or behaviors Nearsightedness Closed-angle glaucoma, a rare condition in which fluid builds up and creates pressure in the eye Problems with attention, memory, speech, or language Too much acid in body fluids, called metabolic acidosis Reduced kidney function Rash The most common side effects with Contrave include: Nausea or vomiting Constipation Headache Dizziness Insomnia Dry mouth Diarrhea Less common side effects of Contrave may include: Mood changes, including depression, mania, hallucinations, anxiety, panic, and agitation High blood pressure and heart rate Seizures Liver damage Closed-angle glaucoma Low blood sugar in people who also take diabetes medicines Like all medications that contain antidepressants , Contrave carries a boxed warning about an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, teens, and young adults

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If you experience severe pain in your stomach area that will not go away, with or without vomiting, while taking a GLP-1 agonist, stop taking your medication and call your healthcare provider right away