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phentermine-topiramate Oral

Does phentermine-topiramate Oral have side effects?

The following side effects are associated with phentermine-topiramate Oral:

Common side effects of phentermine-topiramate Oral:

Double VisionSevere
Involuntary Eye MovementSevere
High Blood PressureSevere
Painful PeriodsSevere
Irregular PeriodsSevere
Cannot Focus ThoughtsSevere
Loss of MemorySevere
Difficulty SpeakingSevere
Numbness and TinglingSevere
Feeling WeakSevere
Problem BehaviorLess Severe
Breast TendernessLess Severe
Chronic Trouble SleepingLess Severe
Low EnergyLess Severe
NervousLess Severe
False Sense of Well-BeingLess Severe

Infrequent side effects of phentermine-topiramate Oral:

Aggressive BehaviorSevere
Ringing in the EarsSevere
Throat IrritationSevere
Inflammation of the NoseSevere
BronchitisSevere
Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and IntestinesSevere
Inflammation of Skin caused by an AllergySevere
HivesSevere
Mental ImpairmentSevere
UncoordinatedSevere
RashSevere
Visible Water RetentionSevere
Loss of AppetiteSevere
Weight LossSevere
Reaction due to an AllergySevere
InfectionSevere
Decreased White Blood CellsSevere
Mood ChangesSevere
Feeling RestlessLess Severe
Blurred VisionLess Severe
Abnormal Heart RhythmLess Severe
Sinus Irritation and CongestionLess Severe
Inflammation of the GumsLess Severe
Dry MouthLess Severe
IndigestionLess Severe
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel MovementsLess Severe
Infection caused by a VirusLess Severe
Urinary Tract InfectionLess Severe
Joint PainLess Severe
BackacheLess Severe
Abnormal Increase in Muscle ToneLess Severe
Pain in Arms or LegsLess Severe
DrowsinessLess Severe
DizzyLess Severe
Involuntary QuiveringLess Severe
NumbnessLess Severe
Temporary Redness of Face and NeckLess Severe
Head PainLess Severe
Fast HeartbeatLess Severe
Heart Throbbing or PoundingLess Severe
CoughLess Severe
Chest PainLess Severe
DiarrheaLess Severe
Difficult or Painful UrinationLess Severe
Stomach CrampsLess Severe
AnxiousLess Severe
Altered Interest in Having Sexual IntercourseLess Severe
Premature Ejection of SemenLess Severe

Rare side effects of phentermine-topiramate Oral:

DepressionSevere
NearsightednessSevere
Problems with EyesightSevere
Pink EyeSevere
PancreatitisSevere
Pain in the EyeSevere
Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart MuscleSevere
Increased Pressure of Pulmonary CirculationSevere
Heart Valve DiseaseSevere
PneumoniaSevere
AsthmaSevere
Liver FailureSevere
Kidney StoneSevere
Bloody UrineSevere
Inflammation of the Skin with BlistersSevere
Stevens-Johnson SyndromeSevere
ItchingSevere
Decreased SweatingSevere
HallucinationSevere
FeverSevere
ChillsSevere
NosebleedSevere
Trouble BreathingSevere
Angle-Closure Glaucoma caused by Another DiseaseSevere
High Amount of Ammonium in the BloodSevere
Excess Body AcidSevere
AnemiaSevere
ConfusedSevere
Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & RealitySevere
Having Thoughts of SuicideSevere
Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the EsophagusLess Severe
Inability to have an ErectionLess Severe
Bleeding Not Related to Menstrual PeriodLess Severe
Hair LossLess Severe
AcneLess Severe
Muscle PainLess Severe
Sensation of Spinning or WhirlingLess Severe
Flu-Like SymptomsLess Severe
Excessive SweatingLess Severe
Taste ProblemsLess Severe
Excessive ThirstLess Severe
Yeast Infection of Vagina and VulvaLess Severe
Feel Like Throwing UpLess Severe
Throwing UpLess Severe
Problems with Bladder ControlLess Severe
Frequent UrinationLess Severe

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