Trying to find a Seattle doctor to prescribe Qsymia

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  1. #1 Anonymous, May 28, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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    Greetings,

    While I have 3 indications that would qualify a Qsymia prescription. (BMI over 30, elevated BP, Apnea) my GP does not feel comfortable prescribing the drug. I'm trying to find a physician in the Seattle area that is prescribing the drug. Contacted Vivus and they will not release that information to a consumer.

    Can someone please put me in touch with the Seattle rep or list a few of the Dr.s in the Seattle area that are currently prescribing.

    Many thanks!
     

  2. #2 Anonymous, May 29, 2013 at 1:41 AM
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    I doubt you will get an honest reply from a Qsymia Rep. You could be a competitive representative. Belviq (Locasarin) is set to launch in early June. Smart reps do not want to list their top prescribers.....they will be the first doctors competitive reps will target. That being said there should be plenty of GP's or Endo's that are comfortable prescribing Qsymia. The vast majority of doctors will prescribe a product if a patient specifically asks for it. Why did your GP not feel comfortable? That is really not a satisfactory response. Is there a contraindication? Do your research. If you want Q. tell your doctor why..... Good Luck!
     
  3. #3 Anonymous, May 29, 2013 at 12:10 PM
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    Carlson and Heitritter are Endos in Seattle and are educated on the product.
    Look them up...
     
  4. #4 Anonymous, May 31, 2013 at 12:31 AM
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    that's one more prescription for seattle if mail order doesn't lose the fax!
     
  5. #5 Anonymous, Jun 18, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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    I'm in Fairfax, VA...went to see my GP and had a LONG discussion about weight loss and weight loss meds. She said she nor any other MD in their very large practice will prescribe either of the new meds. She said personally she plans to wait for at least a year to see if any problems arise...Funny though, she said she'd happily recommend weight loss surgery. I asked her for suggestions for physicians who prescribe weight loss meds, she said she'll get back to me...I know this is a Seattle thread, but if anyone has any suggestions for Fairfax, VA, let me know!
     
  6. #6 Anonymous, Jun 18, 2013 at 4:59 PM
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    Try Paul Miller, Fareeha Khan, Nahrain Al-Zubaidi or Lee Blecher in Fairfax VA.
     
  7. #7 Anonymous, Aug 12, 2013 at 8:28 PM
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    Here's a weird idea, try eating less and moving more--it works
     
  8. #8 Anonymous, Aug 17, 2013 at 12:19 AM
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    In a perfect world health care would be drastically improved with diet and exercise, but we live in an imperfect world. Statistics show that diet and exercise has a 90% failure rate for the long-term treatment of obesity.

    I assume the above post was meant to be snide or sarcastic, yet it is good point. Diet and exercise should ALWAYS be the first treatment option for obesity, high bp, high cholesterol, and even diabetes; however when these things fail pharmaceutical options have to be considered.
     
  9. #9 Anonymous, Aug 17, 2013 at 10:47 PM
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    No it wasn't meant to be snide. I assume your remark to be condescending but anyway pharma has failed miserably in this space often to the detriment of the pt and sadly to death in many cases. Get off the couch and stay away from food that is killing you!
     
  10. #10 Anonymous, Aug 18, 2013 at 1:30 AM
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    I did not intend to be condesending. In fact I agreed with you regarding the importance of diet and exercise. I also agree with you regarding the safety concerns of both previous and current obesity medications. However, if you feel that ALL obese patients should be prescribed diet and exercise ONLY then I beg to differ with you. You are suggesting something that physicians have been preaching for years, and has a 90% failure rate. I do not believe that all obese patients should take drugs. That is a decision for each patient and their doctor. Does the benefit outweigh the risk? Did you know that infamous Fen/Phen combination from the 90's was off-label? At least Qsymia and Belviq are FDA approved and have quality studies behind them.
     
  11. #11 Anonymous, Apr 28, 2014 at 1:21 PM
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    I have the same problem here. I can get bypass surgery, but can't get medicine to help prevent weight loss surgery and high blood pressure.It makes no sense.
     
  12. #12 Q_Is_Poison, Feb 5, 2016 at 9:07 AM
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    I believe that Phentermine, and Qsymia are poisons. Sure they help you lose weight but the long-term side effects and trade-offs are not worth the risk. When I originally took Phentermine I lost almost eighty pounds over a two-year period. I continued to take it for almost ten more years in order to maintain my weight until I was finally hospitalized because the Phentermine had debilitated me. I was unable to sleep despite the fact that I was always exhausted and I was plagued with nightmares and unable to sustain long periods of exercise such as cleaning house or even taking a walk. I was constantly depressed and too weak to really take charge and do anything about it. I was also always constipated and noticed a constant metallic taste in my mouth. Because so many nutrients and potassium had been drained from of my system by the Phentermine my hair had become brittle and dry, my finger nails were weak and breaking, and my nerves had become shot. When a person’s potassium levels are too low the body’s nerves will not fire appropriately. It felt as if I was being shocked awake every night. Having no idea at the time that this was because of a potassium deficiency, I was completely traumatized by the experience. When I finally stopped taking Phentermine and started an intensive exercise program I began to re-gain some of the weight that I had lost. Despite eating less and exercising more than I ever had in my life. After having been off the Phentermine for almost five years I had gained 15 pounds. While this was not enough to qualify me as medically overweight it was enough to bother me. So I thought I would try Qsymia in order to take off the 15 pounds. This was a big, whopping, mistake. Qsymia is even harder on your system than Phentermine. The first day that I was on the lowest dose of Qsymia I felt exhausted, a bit nauseated, and very weak. Things just got worse as time went on and I noticed myself slipping into a mild depression. Insomnia had set in, and I had become uncomfortably constipated. I also noticed that my heart rate went up by almost 10 points at the gym. By day 14 when I doubled the dose, as per doctors’ orders, I was completely unable to function. Imagine being exhausted but unable to sleep, unable to focus on simple writing or reasoning tasks and feeling very depressed, and miserable all of the time. I was also noticing hair loss. On day 16, I called my doctor who told me to go back to the smallest dose. However, the misery never subsided so on day 18, I stopped taking Qsymia all together. Despite having stopped taking it, my heart rate and blood pressure had shot up so high that I almost hyperventilated and fainted after a workout on day 21. Qsymia is even harder to take than Phentermine is, despite the assurances of its maker. The trade offs are not worth the risks. Qsymia, like Phentermine is a cardiovascular stimulant. It also has a diuretic effect on your system. So your heart rate and blood pressure will be amped and your system will be drained of nutrients and potassium. This is a recipe for disaster. Topiramate causes massive hair loss, and brain fog. Some people call it the stupid pill. So long term use of these medications will leave you looking and feeling like a dumber, balder, less dynamic version of yourself. There will be no zest or joy in your life because this med depresses you. So you will not even be able to enjoy being thin! The price you pay and the part of your essence that you give up to take these meds is too high. It was for me. I would rather keep my caloric intake under 1200 a day, enjoy my work-outs, and be an active, dynamic, participating member of my community and take the weight off slowly and healthily than be a hollow, emaciated shell of my former self on Qsymia.
     
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