Qsymia Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • High Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
  • Behavioral Problems
  • Breast Pain
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Double Vision
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Fever
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Irregular Periods
  • Low Energy
  • Memory Loss
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Nervousness
  • Numbness
  • Nystagmus, A Condition With Involuntary Eye Movements
  • Pain With Menstruation
  • Slowness Of Movement
  • Taste Impairment
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Weight Loss

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • An Infection
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Kidney Stones
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Aggressive Behavior
  • Agitation
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Abnormal Increase In Muscle Tone
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • An Infection Due To A Virus
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Backache
  • Bleeding
  • Blurred Vision
  • Bronchitis
  • Bruising Under The Skin
  • Chest Pain
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Depression
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Dizziness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Hair Loss
  • Headache
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation Of The Gums
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Involuntary Muscle Movements
  • Joint Pain
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Leg Pain
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Mental Status Changes
  • Mood Changes
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nosebleed
  • Premature Ejaculation
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Taste Impairment
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Throat Irritation
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Low Supply Of Oxygen Rich Blood To The Heart
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Brain Function Problem Called Encephalopathy
  • Anemia
  • Asthma
  • Blind Spot In The Eye
  • Cardiomyopathy, A Disease Of The Heart Muscle
  • Choroidal Effusion
  • Decreased Calcification Or Density Of Bone
  • Decreased Sweating
  • Detachment Of Retinal Pigment Epithelium
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Excess Body Acid
  • Hallucinations
  • Heart Valve Disease
  • High Amount Of Ammonium In The Blood
  • Increased Calcium In The Kidneys
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Increased Pressure In The Eye
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
  • Liver Failure
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Body Temperature
  • Maculopathy
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Nearsightedness
  • Osteomalacia, Or Softening Of Bones
  • Osteoporosis, A Condition Of Weak Bones
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pemphigus, A Type Of Skin Disorder
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, A Type Of Eye Disorder
  • Suicidal Behavior
  • Suicidal Thoughts

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A High Amount Of Calcium In Urine
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Yeast Infection Of The Vagina And Vulva
  • Accidental Falls
  • Acne
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Bleeding Gums
  • Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
  • Bloody Urine
  • Changes In The Visual Field
  • Chills
  • Depression
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Excessive Thirst
  • Eye Pain
  • Fainting
  • Feelings Of Dissatisfaction, Sadness, And Unease
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Headache
  • Inflammation Of The Bladder
  • Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
  • Itching
  • Muscle Pain
  • Nausea
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Pink Eye
  • Red Eyes
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Trouble Breathing

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