Qnexa Side Effects
Qnexa is an investigational prescription diet pill and weight maintenance drug. The obesity drug combines low doses of the appetite suppressant phentermine and the epilepsy drug topiramate, which increases a person's sense of being full. Phentermine is also sold under the brand name Adipex and topiramate is also sold asTopamax.The most common side effects of Qnexa in clinical trials were changes in taste, tingling, dryness in the mouth, respiratory infection, and constipation.Qnexa is manufactured by the biopharmaceutical company Vivus, Inc. Qnexa was rejected by the FDA on October 28, 2010 due to the risk of side effects such as depression, suicidal thoughts, pregnancy complications and memory lapses. Therefore, Qnexa is not currently available for use in the United States. However, the FDA is re-evaluating the drug based on new research, and is poised to deliver a decision in April of 2012. Qnexa may be not be indicated for women of childbearing age, as it can cause cleft palate birth defects.
Qnexa Side Effects
Results from the clinical trials addressed during the FDA's safety review of Qnexa returned several side effects of note. The FDA saw increases in heart rate among patients taking the drug, but the clinical significance was not conclusive. Other side effects included:- Increased anxiety
- Sleep disturbances
- Dry mouth
- Tingling
- Constipation
- Altered taste
- Depression
- Infections in the sinus and respiratory tracts