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How much weight can I lose if I take Qsymia?

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Scripps Health
In clinical trials with Qsymia, the average participant lost between 6.7 and nearly 9 percent of their weight, depending on the dose. Qsymia is meant to be combined with diet and exercise for maximum weight loss. If people have not lost at least 5 percent of their weight after 24 weeks on the highest dose, Qsymia should be gradually discontinued.

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