: Once prescribed, you can fill your prescription at retail pharmacies or through the Official Qsymia Website, which often provides home delivery options and savings programs.

You cannot buy Qsymia over-the-counter (OTC). Because it contains phentermine, a Schedule IV controlled substance, it is only available with a valid prescription from a healthcare provider.

Because of the potential for increased heart rate and suicidal thoughts, regular monitoring by a physician is required during treatment.

Studies show varying degrees of weight loss depending on the specific dosage prescribed by a healthcare professional, with higher doses generally showing greater average weight loss over a one-year period. Key Safety Considerations

: To obtain a prescription, you must meet specific BMI criteria (typically a BMI of 30+ or 27+ with a weight-related condition like hypertension or type 2 diabetes).

For more detailed information on eligibility, you can review the Mayo Clinic’s guide to weight loss medications .