Phentermine Side Effects
Phentermine Side Effects List:
Common Side Effects
1. Bad taste in mouth or dry mouth
2. Headache
3. Diarrhea
4. Upset stomach or pain in the stomach
5. Dizziness
5. Nervousness
6. Insomnia (troubles with falling or staying asleep)
7. Euphoria (unusual happy feelings)
8. Confusion
9. Irritability
10. Clumsiness
11. Heartburn
12. Vomiting, nausea
13. Increased thirst
14. Difficulty urinating (constipation)
Less Common Side Effects
1. Fever
2. Hallucinations
3. Panic
4. Restlessness
5. Stomach cramps
6. Tremors
7. Constipation
8. Weakness
9. Shaking
10. Depression or periods of mania
11. Overactive reflexes
12. Severe nausea
13. Aggressive behavior
14. Impotence or low libido
15. Gastrointestinal disturbances
16. Psychosis
Severe allergic reactions
1. Rash
2. Hives
3. Itching
4. Face (or its parts) swelling
5. Tightness in the chest (difficulty swallowing)
6. Wheezing
7. Skin redness
Rare and the most dangerous side effects
1. Blue skin or lips
2. Ankle or feet swelling
3. Fatigue
4. Chest pain
5. Problems with breathing
6. A rapid heart rate or palpitations
7. A desire to take Phentermine more often (or at higher doses)
8. Unusual thoughts
9. Very high blood pressure or low blood pressure
10. Pulmonary hypertension (can cause death)
11. Cardiac valvular disease
12. Slurred speech
13. Seizure
14. Fainting
In order to understand why Phentermine can cause such various side effects, we need to understand how this medicine works…
How All the Side Effects Are Combined?
Phentermine is a catalyst for production of stress hormones – Dopamine and Noradrenaline.
These hormones give a stunning effect of the suppression of appetite – the main purpose why we use Phentermine.
But do not forget that the effect of “Suppressing Appetite” – comes from a more global and the scale effect in our body – “Fight or Flight” – this is how our body reacts to the world’s dangers, including violation and damage to an environment.
This reaction activates human strength to survive, struggle and escape.
How Does It Manifest?
It’s simple. Reacting to dangers, all human senses are sharpened allowing us seeing even in the dark, making us more sensitive and giving us more energy. We are able to work faster because our body gets more air and this oxygen is carried from the air to our muscles.
We experience reduced blood flow to our skin, kidneys and digestive system which helps to avoid blood loss because of injuries, increase sweat and reduce saliva production. We are becoming less sensitive to pain, because we get more endorphins (hormones that naturally kill pain).
Besides this, human arteries are narrowed and veins are extended. This allows the blood returning to our heart.
And, of course, fight-or-flight reaction helps to reduce appetite and lose weight, as a result.
These side effects can bother you if you take the wrong dosage of Phentermine; get the wrong treatment or diagnosis.
This weight loss drug interferes with the brain’s work that regulates body’s organs such as blood and heart, skin, hair, teeth, stomach, etc. Thus if it messes up with your brain, it brings changes to all these organs as well.
Everybody who is taking Phentermine experiences its side effects. But their impact on every person is different because it depends on general health, age, dosage, terms of the treatment, etc. It is believed that Phentermine 15 mg causes the least side effects, 30 mg brings average damage and 37.5 mg can lead to the most serious changes.
Phentermine should NOT be taken if you have any of the following conditions:
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Glaucoma
• Thyroid problems
• Anxiety disorder
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy or any other seizure disorder.
• Do not take Phentermine if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) to treat depression.
• Also, if you are pregnant or nursing, talk to your doctor about the potential risks involved with taking Phentermine.
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Phentermine and Nervous System
Let’s see how Phentermine can mess up with your nervous system that consists of Sympathetic and Parasympathetic systems.
The Sympathetic system has many responsibilities, such as human survival, food production and general activity of the body. And this system is activated by Phentermine.
Parasympathetic system is opposite to the Sympathetic. It is responsible for digestion, relaxation and sleep.
While Phentermine activates Sympathetic nervous system and mobilizes its strengths, it doesn’t pay attention at what is really important for the body at this particular moment.
This weight loss medicine also affects Beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the smooth muscle causing the uncontrolled release of noradrenaline. This can also lead to unpleasant side effects.
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My body is very sensitive so I have only taken 1/2 tablet every 3rd day….for a total of 1 tablet…makes me feel a little sick so I don’t want to eat as much…I actually find it to calm my mind down…..my head feels clearer and I can breathe better—which feels great…..the only thing I don’t like so far is my temples feel funny….like someone is putting pressure on them…anyone know why? ….my blood pressure stays on the lower side…pulse rate is fine too…
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I have been taking it for a few months. I lost 40 lbs. Latley I have been having reactions to the sun and my nose is red and swollen. Has anyone else experienced this?
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My husband has been taking it for 1 1/2 months now. He is very irritable, gets mad easily over minor issues. He is not the same person. Yes he is losing weight, but at what cost? We aren’t even speaking right now because he is so mean and hateful all day. He is having episodes of rage, mania…cleaning non-stop. His behavior change is so drastic that it concerns me that he will have major problems from taking it. I wish he never even put one pill in his mouth.
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Bruce Reply:
August 11th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Wendy, please read my post dated 8/11/11. Obviously, I know nothing about you or your husband, but you should take heed of my/our ‘experiences’ with phentermine! Thanks! and BE WELL!
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I’ve read alot of these posts and i would just like to say…Not everyone is the same not everyone has the same reactions thats why its call possible side effects. If it doesn’t make you feel right then dont take them. I don’t know about everyone else but i always check the side effects of any medication that I am prescribed. If you get jittery then try taking half in the morning and the other half in the afternoon. I really don’t think that this medication should be prescribed to people unless they are in the obese bracket. I weighed 250lbs and I’m now nearing the 100s which is amazing for me. But for anyone taking or thinking about taking phentermine, make sure you know all the side effects, your BP is checked routinely, and tell you doctor about any side effects.
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I’m Taking it for almost 15 days, I lost about 8 pounds in 10 days i was 149 and now i’m 142, but for 5 day not losing any i stoped at 142 and i’m not eating mush don’t know why not losing more, any Suggestions?
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I just started taking this pill 5 days ago. My Dr wants me to try it 5 days on, 2 days off for 4 weeks. He said if you do it like he says then you won’t plateau- or not as quickly.
) Good night!
I woke up this AM with swollen ankles and my hands feel (but don’t really look) swollen. This is listed as a SEVERE side effect and I am to discontinue meds and call my Dr.
I am really sad! I was hoping this little pill would help me in ways that no other diet ever could by giving me some will power. I just hope I don’t have to quit taking it. Maybe the swelling is unrelated to the pills. I do have other meds I’m taking. And my Blood pressure is still great.
If I do have to discontinue the Phentramine, I am going to ask him to put me on Straterra. I took it a couple years ago for my ADD and it killed my appetite. I lost about 20 pounds back then and kept it off until recently.
So tonight, I’m gonna get some good sleep and pray that my ankles are back to normal when I get up tomorrow.
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DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL! I’ve been takeing rhis pill for 3 weeks and suffered from rage issues, memory loss and constipation, the worse part is I havent lost a pound. If you really want to lose weight, exersize and eat right.
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Sophia Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 3:07 am
Lily, I, too, have not lost much weight, and work like heck to lose any. But it has given me energy when I have had none for 113 years, and I love that. However, I do not sleep well, and am still able to get through the following day well. I fear I am addicted at this point.
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any one experience muscle twitching..only on my right arm…?
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after you stop how long do the hunger cravins stay with you or do they subside eventually
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sarah Reply:
June 19th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
please some one with answers please mail me at realistic909tru2self@yahoo.com i really want to know
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Some of the serious side effects listed are not really that serious. Such as fatigue, if you have fatigue from Phentermine then I guarantee you have irritability, clumsiness, and insomnia which are the common and non dangerous side effects. If you are not sleeping then you are going to be tired(fatigue). Lack of sleep(insomnia) can also cause headaches, dizzyness, confusion, restlessness(after you do actually sleep), weakness, depression, constipation. Cardiac valvular disease was not proven nor was it dismissed as caused by Phentermine. When Fen-Phen was available 113 people were found to have CVD and none of the patients took Phentermine alone and their are also no other cases of people that had this disease and was linked to the phentermine. I am not saying phentermine cannot cause this, I am saying if it was found to cause CVD then the FDA would have shut down production of phentermine just like they did Fen-Phen. Also CVD is hereditary, Doctors just got lucky when they discovered Fen-Phen caused it. Pulmonary Hypertension has only been a side effect to patients that have taken Phentermine for long periods of time and could also be linked to the pulmonary Hypertension. Now for the Impotence or low libido, who would want sex when you have insomnia. Also the survival mode the article talks about is probably true and would explain the cause of some other side effects. Smaller veins caused by the survival mode would cause decreased oxygen flow especially to extremities and lips causing your lips to turn blue and your fingers and toes to turn white. Survival mode could also cause you to be irritable, poor urination, constipation, insomnia, confusion, rapid heart rate and more. All of the endorphins your body will be getting will make you feel better since they are a natural pain killer, but endorphins are also what gave doctors the idea to synthesize a drug called morphine. Morphine on long term use(more than a few weeks in this case) can cause an addiction. Your body WILL notice what is giving off the endorphins and will want you to keep taking it. Endorphins don’t just kill pain but they also make you feel good, and feeling good is what your body wants. Your body knows best, so it wants you to take it more. Unfortunately your body does not know best because your body cannot detect what causes the other side effects from survival mode. So in reality your body does not know whats best. Overactive reflexes could also be caused by the survival mode or it could be caused by the restlessness. In any natural survival mode you wouldn’t have restlessness and fatigue(the adrenaline and endorphins would take care of that) so survival mode and those two would not go together, but Phentermine is not natural so who knows.
As for me, I have insomnia, fatigue, dizzyness, restlessness, and bad taste in mouth(rare for me).
I think nobody should have a lot of caffeine while on this either because it will make you really jittery and can make your insomnia worse. The caffeine mixed with the Phentermine would most likely cause increased heart rate and headaches. People could also take a NATURAL multivitamin(And I really mean natural, no synthetic). Synthectic vitamins are hardly absorbed in a body its 0%-20%, never any more than that. Organics are the best as you will absorb 80%-100% of the vitamins. The Nutrilite brand is the best because they are probably the only brand that you will absorb 100%. Anyways, The multivitamin will help you with some of these symptoms.
Sorry if there are a lot of mistakes, I am on 19 hours of no sleep right now and still not able to sleep. Something I don’t entirely mind because I can get a lot more done.
There are aids to help you sleep though, Melatonin, an natural sleep aide. Relaxing teas, like chamomile. Do not sweeten your tea and make sure it has low caffeine or no caffeine. Red tea has no caffeine and green tea has low caffeine. Also nutrilite has a Valerien and Hops sleep aide bottle of pills. Its all natural and organic just like everything else they sell.
Hope everyone finds this helpful
P.S. Comment on this post if you would like further contact.
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Alisha Reply:
August 30th, 2011 at 8:00 am
poizyn2003@yahoo.com
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I have been taking half pill for two months ..lot 6 lbs..with exercise… I Have noticed muscle TWITCHING only in my right arm. is this from the pills? its annoying… I LOVE the energy and the sense of well being. I can handle the dry mouth.. hate insomnia. I went off the pills for about a week. Bowel movements came back, sleep came back, cravings came WAY back…NEEDED SWEETS at all times.. than became bummed.. My real question is about the muscle twitches or spasms? Anyone experience them?
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Judy Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Jenn,
I experienced twitching in my leg and it got so bad it got painful. A friend recommended bananas being that Phen robs your system of calcium and potassium. when I started eating a banana a day sometimes two it went away and i never had twitching again
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My doctor asked me to try this b/c he said it helped people who say they don’t have a quantity issue w/ food figure out they do. He prescribed this while we were waiting for thyroid test results and never told me it says NOT to take if you have a thyroid condition. He also never told me the same for diabetes and I have PCOS and am insulin-resistant. It screwed me up chemically. I have been severely depressed since February. I cannot sleep without medication and I have been having severe headaches, heart palpitations, hallucinations at night, weird dreams, and it has exacerbated all these other symptoms of hypothyroid and PCOS that I was having. The jitters and nausea, and fight or flight is the worst. I have been chemically imbalanced, manic, crying all the time for four months now. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG unless you are in good health and you KNOW you overeat. If you have anything metabolic going on, DO NOT TAKE THIS or you will regret it.
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y dose this pill make my head itch?
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I’m really surprised to learn this. Last year I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and it was IMPOSSIBLE for me to lose weight, no matter how hard I tried. My doctor prescribed my medication for that, and then after the 6 month checkup I had, told me it had reversed and I now had hyperthyroidism, but I was still 60 pounds overweight. He prescribed this to me under the pretenses that it was a nasal decongestant, and it would raise my metabolism a bit. I started taking it about 2-3 weeks ago and didn’t bother to search the drug, even though I had some of the side effects, because I figured it comes naturally with any medicine. It wasn’t until about 3 days ago when I started having these hive looking bumps all over that I finally searched it, because I thought it was a drug allergy. I’m relieved it’s not, but also kind of peeved that my doctor lied to me.
Oh well, I’ve lost about 10 pounds already.
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I took phen for 7mo i had alot of the symptoms shown and now i have edema the swelling of the ankles and feet and dr’s are puzzled if this pill caused it has anyone else gotten this?
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Mike Reply:
June 6th, 2011 at 5:03 am
swelling of the ankles and feet are a classic cardiac sign. Would get that checked out asap. Not saying it is definitely that but with beginning this medicine and the onset of that, is raising a lot of flags.
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I’m 23 years old, and was 35 pounds over weight. I’m on week two. 10mg pills. I’ve lost 10 pounds and I’m feeling very good. I suffer from mild acne, as does my neighbor who started this program at the same time(23yrs old as well), and we have both cleared up completely!
My diet(daily):
2 proteins
2 carbs
2 fruits
2 vegetables
Note: I also take a multi, drink at least 5 water bottles a day, and walk 2 miles 5 days a week w/hand weights.
The only side effect I’ve experienced is a little dry skin on my neck. But it also just got really hot where I live, so that could be it.
Good luck to anyone hoping for weight loss =)
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I’ve been on phentermine off and on (more on than off) for 20 years. I am more overweight than I have ever been, even 9 months pregnant. Last year I joined a gym. I work out for an hour everyday. I have not lost one pound. The phenetrmine makes me feel normal. I am addicted. But it no longer helps with hunger. and i worry it has affected my ability to lose weight at all.
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I have been taking for over a month. Have none of the usual side effects. Mine…it always seems like I am smelling chemicals, like wet paint or gas. It is so annoying. Is anyone else having this reaction?
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Alisha Reply:
August 30th, 2011 at 7:51 am
Yes!!! Me!!! I thought I was going crazy. Forgot to add that to above reply a few posts up. That is neurological. Bad stuff. Just figuring out. I had a friend who was addicted to meth a few years back. She took this and said it made her feel similar and she had hair loss and acne that took forever to clear up. Also tingling in my hands and joint pain.
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Took for two months and I had a heart attack!
I am only 51 yrs. old. No prior history of heart or related trouble. The energy is great,
but the risk is too high! Question your doctor extensively before taking. You take 3 months and then off for two.
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Hi all, I’m from the uk, started taking this 4 wkd agoanf at first great, now I just feel like an emotional wreck, I cry for any reason at home, but in work I’m fine. All over the place. Is this normal!?
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My boyfriend has been taking the lower dosage for almost 2 months. He is 6’2″ and weighed 360. He lost 14 lbs the first month. His doctor told him when the weight loss stops, he will up him to the next strength. He has had more energy, which helps with working harder and long at the farm. The ONLY bad effect I have noticed is that he FLIPS OUT UNCONTOLLABLY for absoultely everything. I mean to EXTREME, scarey going to destroy something anger. He needs to lose the weight, and he doesn’t want surgery. Suggestions??
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Melissa Reply:
May 22nd, 2011 at 3:31 pm
When we don’t eat on schedule, he gets a headache, but the food stops that. He drinks plenty of water and Gatorade. He is at about 335 now. His belts are too big now, all of which we are looking for, but the ANGER issue is a major problem. Do I have the right to talk to his doctor behind his back? My boyfriend doesn’t think there is an issue.
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Aly Reply:
July 22nd, 2011 at 4:28 am
Drink a lot of water, drink orange juice, drink more water, eat a banana. I was feeling so angry today, but I realized that I didn’t drink water like I was supposed to… I had water and OJ and within 20 minutes, I felt fine and my anger went away.
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This has done wonders for me. I take it around 9 am and find it easy to go to sleep at night, but it also makes it easier to wake the next morning! I usually take a few days a week, spreading it out and it seems to be fine. The days I don’t take it I don’t feel as hungry as I did before. Only side effects for me are dry mouth and a bit excessive talking… But I typically do that anyway.
no amount of exercising has given me weight loss like this!!
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Im on day two so far the only side effect is its making me sleepy… Im I the only person experiencing this???
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Alisha Reply:
August 30th, 2011 at 7:46 am
Yes!!!! I slept the first week! I have been taking it for almost 8 months and lost 100 lbs. Have not exercised but found out I have hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto. Now my hair is thinning very fast, weird taste in my mouth, acne, I pick at my skin until it bleeds. I have dizzy spells and feel I’m about to faint. My heart never races. I take 37.5 mg. Crazy mood swings. I cried during VMAs. Who does that? EXTREMELY dry facial skin. I thought it was caused by my thyroid meds. (all listed) Thank God I read this!!! Last pill was today. Yes, on Xanax and zoloft too. Now why did my dr not tell me these things…why didn’t endocrinologist not tell me? Why did my pharmacist not tell me??? So glad I found you guys!
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Hi I have been taking phen. 37.5 for almost 2 months now I have lost 30 lbs but I am very irritable and I was wondering if anyone else has this side effect?
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Olive Reply:
May 11th, 2011 at 7:19 am
I have been on it now for a month now and my moods are horrible. I didn’t even think it had anything to do with the pills until I read what others have noticed. So, yes, definitely.
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jen Reply:
May 17th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
oh yeah… after 2 weeks on phen my 4 year old daughter asked me one morning “mommy are you gonna be mad today”
i realized i needed to make sure and eat! that was the key for me and after i started snacking throughout on healthy things like a pice of turkey bacon or a cheese stick it went away completely! for some people though that’s just life on phen.
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Hailey Reply:
September 4th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
I have only been on it for five days and i can tell i get mad about stupid little things very quick.
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Was anyone dealing with depression prior to taking phenteramine? I used phenteramine about 12 years ago. I weighed 217 and lost 51 lbs. Now the meds I take for depression are causing me to gain weight. The only side effect was dry mouth. I now weigh almost 300 lbs, am 5’7′. I’d like to lose 125 lbs and want to take it again. Any thoughts?
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Olive Reply:
May 11th, 2011 at 7:16 am
I don’t think it is supposed to be taken with other meds. I would suggest you work on one thing at a time. Take care of your mental health first. Once you are feeling better than focus on your weight.
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jen Reply:
May 17th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
unfortunately phen is not supposed to be taken with any type of depression meds. the interaction between the two is not best for your health. one suggestion i have is to try xenadrin… it’s an over the counter weight loss med that i had some pretty good results from right before i started phen. i had lost 5 pounds in a week… not huge but a result none the less! good luck girl. hope things work out for you with your weight loss!!
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I HAVE TAKEN PHENTERMINE IN THE PAST FOR 2 MONTHS 1ST MONTH WAS 15MG AND 2ND MONTH WAS 30MG I LOST 20 LBS .MY SYMPTOMS WERE ONLY DRY MOUTH AND MINOR HEADACHES WHEN I DIDNT DRINK ENOUGH WATER.I WAS NEVER HUNGRY!!!! I WANT TO START IT UP AGAIN SUMMER IS AROUND THE CORNER!!!!
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I have been taking phenteramine for 10 days and for the first few days I felt great. A little mood boost. After a few days I got sick when my wife brought home a cold. I think I’m coming down from it finally but I have been dizzy all of today and yesterday. I also noticed my heartrate seems to stay around 120 bpm. I don’t have chest pains or feel anxious. Should I be worried?
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Today was day 1 of taking phen I took half a pill at 6am and couldnt sleep after taking, at 7am- I got up full of energy cleaning my home. I love that feeling. 1pm- feeling very angry and irritated. 5pm- feeling drained no energy, still angry with headache….i have experienced dry throat all day, and I cant really eat. I weigh 192lbs 5’2. 155 is ny goal weight
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jen Reply:
May 17th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
you really need to eat!!! even if you don’t want to. it will help your attitude tremendously. also make sure you are drinking A LOT!!! that helps with the headaches. i put myself on a snacking schedule to keep enough nutrition and energy in my body! every time i feed my kids i eat a little something. a piece of turkey bacon, a hard boiled egg… something little!
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I had gastric bypass in 2001. I was 235 lbs,5’6. I got down to 128 in a year. I stayed between 135-145 until about 3 years ago-now I’m up to 160! i recently tried phentermine, OMG! I went from someone who absolutely loves food and thinks about it all the time to someone who didn’t want to eat ANYTHING! The most amazing thing I’ve ever experienced. Unfortunately I’m experiencing signs of an allergic reaction (coughing, hives) and don’t think I can continue. Sooooo disappointed. I stopped after a week of taking 1/2 37.5 pill- I lost 9 lbs! I got another prescription for a different but similar med (bontril). I felt absolutely nothing in regards to appetite suppresion while on this pill. I decided to try taking 1/4 pill per day of the phentermine and see if I can tolerate it. Has anyone else out there experienced constant coughing while on phentermine?
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Victoria:
All of those things listed are bad for your diet anyway so why eat them.phentermine is awesome for a kick start, but it’s not for life, so you really have to make some life eating changes. Instead of those drink options, just drink water..aspartame isnt recommended for anyone. Have you tried stevia as an alternate sweetner? As long as it’s stevia extract or the unprocessed version, it will fill that sweet tooth and it’s keeps your glucose level even all day unlike other sweetners, that give you sugar highs and lows.I’ve been on phentermine for a month and have almost the identical loss as you, but I want to maintain the loss long term, so I made big changes in my diet. And when I hit a weight loss plataeu and
Found out caffeine and sugar are culprits, I gave up my beloved 20 year coffee habit. After years of half ass dieting, I wanted to make it work this time. Good luck and do a little research on the stevia. Stick with natural foods and give up the items with by products.
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I have been on phentermine for two months now. i have a weird take on it. When i started taking it i lost 7lbs in the first week and then progressed to 12lbs by the end of the first month. when i first started taking it i was on a low calorie diet and i didn’t know of the side effects. I am highly susceptible to allergies food related and non food, i found out about 6months ago that i am allergic to everything outside and everything inside so im just all kinds of messed up to begin with. i get an allergy shot once a week and when i have a reaction to something whether it be a flower or an animal or really can be something i eat i end up with severe migraines and have to miss work for two or three days.my weight loss has stalled because of my allegies, i am unable to keep up with my diet since my allergies trigger migraines i am not allowed to eat anything that has chocolate or aspartame in it. and this is really horrible since everything has either-or, choclate-by-products affect me the same and this make it hard because i havent been able to eat anything for example: candy bars, anything that has aspartame(diet drinks, candy, all chewing gum, those mixes u put in water), any dark soda(caramel color is chocolate by product) and the list goes on. Are there any other diets i can try that doesnt include any of this and wont kill me?
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jen Reply:
May 17th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
i first have to say that diets NEVER work. you’ve gotta change your mind set with that. the only thing that EVER works is to change your habits, as a whole, over a long period of time. no quick fixes just a lot of really hard work and buckling down.
that said…
you need to start eating whole non processed foods! no ground meats just whole meats… steak, grilled chicken, fish fillets!! lots of veggies and fruits throughout your day and cheese if you can! only real butter not the plastic/margerine spread stuff!! you also need to cut the sugar out!!! processed foods are full of it!! make iced tea if you need something to drink with flavor. i make an herbal iced tea with lots of lemon for flavor and have learned to love it. also, whole grain breads only. check the labels on your bread though because some of the whole grain breads contain tons of sugar to help with flavor!!! pasta is the same way too so be careful!
i bet you if you cut out all the processed stuff and move to whole foods you’ll notice a big difference and most likely lose weight to boot! i recently moved my family to whole foods and have noticed a marked difference in my children’s behavior and our mood as a whole! my family is much happier.
it’s definitely tough at first. but once you do it for enough time you’ll find the old foods and drinks you loved so much just don’t taste the same any more. they will taste processed and kinda like crap!! you just have to force yourself to do it. it sucks really really bad at first i won’t lie to ya but the benefits will far out weigh what you go through at first i promise!!
good luck hon. i hope everything works out with your weight loss goals!
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I have been on it for 6 months I started at a low dose and through the months have slowly progressed as it seemed my body became immune to it. So far I lost 75 lbs the weight loss starts to decrease as the months go on but the results are amazing. Taking this was a last resort added to a healthy eating habit. I do not advise taking this if you have not explored other options as I did because of the sever side effects. I personally experienced the dry mouth, sever headaches, sometimes dizziness while I had the headache, increased anxiety and insomnia. The insomnia decreased the longer I was on it and the anxiety comes and goes. I was jittery too in the beginning but I realized I only got it when I didn’t eat enough (aka don’t starve yourself it will help with the side effects). I was wondering if anyone else experiences it but I also get very bad breath from it and I have been having very unusual nightmares.
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ive been taking it for 3 days i lost 6 pound but i have been up all three day no nap no sleep i chose not to take it today so i can rest im jittery ,face breaking out a bit major dry mouth.the pills are very effective until im 160 iwont stop screw side effects.hopefully with out the pill i can contiue my diet i only eat a bowl or cereal while on the pill per day
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Virginia Reply:
April 17th, 2011 at 5:00 am
If you are this hard-headed you will probably make a lovely acne scarred 160 pound corpse. Be realistic, listen to your body. Change your diet and exercise – stop taking the poison and ruining your body. If they told you encapsulated drain cleaner would make you lose weight fast, would you do it? Try smoking maybe? I hear cancer will take the weight right off.
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Teena Reply:
April 26th, 2011 at 6:19 am
YIKES!
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I have been taking phentermine for about 2 months and have lost about 28 pounds. When I first started taking it I experienced euphoria every morning. Super good mood. But by the late afternoon and evening I was really edgy and quick tempered. I have had all the normal side effects, dry mouth, constipation, sleep problems, headaches. I have just noticed that Im starting to have really paranoid thoughts lately. Has anyone else had that? Im happy with my weight loss and now its time to stop taking them. Paranoid thoughts are not fun!
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I just started last week…only took it Monday and Tuesday because the insomnia was horrible, but I took it again yesterday but not today just to see the effects. So far I’m down 6 lbs, but I have 44 to go. I’m 23 5’6 and I was wondering how long it has taken other users to reach that goal. I’m still in the no appetite stage but I plan on having special k breakfasts and lean cuisine lunches and salad with chicken or fish for dinner. I read about bananas for the potty problems
and I’m going to try to up my water intake. I currently work out with a trainer twice a week but I want to know what results to expect…. My mom took them and lost the 20 she needed to lose with no side effects so I’m not too concerned with those just want to hear something positive! =]
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Jacque Reply:
April 18th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Kayy, my friend took it for four months and lost over 40 pounds.
With out side effects.I started and had every side effect but I really wanted to lose weight so I worked past them. Try only taking half a pill if you can’t sleep but the insomnia lessens after a week.. Make sure you are eating something even when you don’t feel it, it will help with the side effects also.plus your body still needs fuel or it will think your starving and go into survival mode.
It’s def worth it so try to stick it out.
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I am now taking phentermine with my Dr’s help. I have tried losing weight and can’t I have a slow metabolism and was at my wits end. I am on day 2 (1/2 a pill for the first 7 days) Even though it is only day two, I have absolutely no appetite, I force myself to eat but I almost get a gag reflex looking at my food (I guess that’s a good thing if I want to lose weight) however worried that I am not getting enough nutrients. I do have the jitters a little bit but nothing I can’t live with. I am happy that I am taking it I finally see a light at the end of the tunnel, so I’m willing to put up with the jitters for now!
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Kt Reply:
April 17th, 2011 at 6:51 am
I am in the same boat with the slow metabolism and all same side effects I found that it all stemmed from the lack of food intake. I also gagged at the thought of food but it’s not good to not eat which I’m sure you know. Try protien shakes or powerbars theyre high calorie but it’s easier to get down then regular food and if your barely eating the higher protien/carb/calorie all balances out or at least it did for me give it some thought. Also for some reason even when I didn’t want to eat at all cold applesauce always seemed to go down easy guess cause of the dry mouth hopefully I was of some help.
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Lisa Reply:
April 17th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
Thanks KT. I have been forcing myself to eat
today is day 6 of taking 1/2 pill – it still effects me the same as day one, not sure I am going to a full pill tomorrow, I think I am going to still with 1/2 until I don’t think it is working anymore. I am down 4.5 lbs which makes me super happy so side effects aside I think it’s worth it. How is it going for you?
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I was on them for six months. After I stopped taking them I experience chest pain and insomnia. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with sacrodosis…maybe I am not spelling it correctly but I am on steroids prednisone and is gaining a lot of weight I wonder if I can take this magic pill along wit my meds. I wonder if Phentermine caused this?
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i’ve been taking phentermine for 1 1/2 days now. i’m 37 and have 30 pounds to lose from a high of 187. i am currently taking 18.75 mg, 1/2 of the full dose i’m working up to, once per day.
the first day i felt euphoric all day long and hadn’t felt that awake in years. it was absolutely wonderful. early today was more of the same. happy, busy, and not hungry. around 6 pm, i smacked into a wall of depression. i am not a depressive person. at least not at the drop of a hat. this was an immediate change from normal mommy running around cleaning and playing with the kids to sitting on the couch feeling terrible like i had done something wrong and refused to interact with my kids or husband without being rude. also the energy was completely drained from me and i was instantly exhausted. this lasted until about 10 pm tonight then i started feeling normal again. but wow…
i’m definitely already shocked at the weight loss of 5 pounds… that quickly??? not sure how dangerous that quick of weight loss is? however, i did start this at 187 pounds.
am thinking my freak out earlier was dehydration and lack of calories. will drink more tomorrow and report back tomorrow night. will let you know if it changed anything!
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jen Reply:
April 12th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
ok… yesterday i could literally feel my heart beating in my throat all day long. i’m sweating like crazy and i woke up 15-20 times last night!!!!! am going to have my blood pressure taken today to see if it’s getting too high… duh right!
i started taking the full dose, 37.5 mg, on sunday. today is tuesday. on sunday i just felt kinda strung out and cranky. it seems like the more this stuff builds up in my system the less my body is tolerating it and the crazy thing is if you look in the side effects chart listed above 32.98% of people have rapid heart beat and this is considered a “rare and most dangerous side effect”! how is it rare if almost 33% of people taking it have it???
i have lost 11 pounds so far. but i literally have NO appetite. i force myself to nibble on things to make sure and get calories in my day. i’m eating all fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese and lean protein so i’m sure that’s helping with the weight loss too! i have also been exercising every other day. weights, situps, walking and squats. nothing too terribly aerobic and not for too long of a time period either so i don’t cause my heart to beat any faster! i’m just petrified if i lose weight too quickly i’ll end up with baggy skin all over and that’s definitely not cute!!
i only took 1/2 my pill today to see if it may decrease the rapid heart beat at all but my pharmacist assures me that the drug has built up in my system over time and cutting the dose in half will most likely not help… but i am so tired of being fat! i do have a thyroid problem and am on synthroid but i literally have NO energy most days and phentermine was such a gift the first few days. for once, as an adult, i wanna look in the mirror naked and not want to cry.
if i have to stop taking this drug i don’t know what else i’m going to do…
good luck with your phentermine experience. i will come back and post more of mine over the next few days!
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Lisa Reply:
April 13th, 2011 at 11:59 am
It is not April 13, how are you doing? I am on day two, so I like reding your updates since you are about a week ahead of me. I am like you, I have no appetite – almost to the point that when I force myself to eat I get that gag reflex going. I don’t want baggy skin either!!! I am 5’4 and was 168 when I started yesterday.
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jen Reply:
May 17th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
ok… completely spaced posting what’s been going on! i am about 5 weeks out, taking the full 37.5 mg dose daily for a couple weeks and am down 22 pounds down but am starting to have a terrible side effect. thought i had a stroke yesterday! left side of my face and body went numb, i got really confused, my vision got pretty crazy and i was having difficulty speaking so i decided to drive myself to the hospital????? halfway there i didn’t know where i was and stopped in the middle of the road and called 911. i actually thought it was ok to park right where i stopped in the middle of a lane of traffic. luckily the 911 operator urged me to get off the road and i did. i parked in an elementary school parking lot across the street. the ambulance showed up a few minutes later with police in tow.
see i had my 2 and 4 year old children with me. i put them in harms way like no mother EVER should. that’s how confused i was. i really thought it was ok to drive myself and my kids to the hospital on the other side of town. thing is the hospital moved 6 months ago and i didn’t remember.
luckily the police were really great and watched my children for an hour until my husband could get there. also the principal of the school invited them in and gave them snacks and books to take home. the cops and school were AWESOME!!! they came to the hospital to check on me later and to tell me how wonderful my children were <3
so i arrive at the hospital and couldn't follow simple commands, follow a doctors finger or relay what medicines i am on. i got a cat scan an mri and a whole panel of blood work & urine. all came back completely normal!! it turns out that phen can cause some serious migraines and these migraines can present themselves as a stroke! my doctor urged me to cut out all stimulants. no more phen, no coffee, not even chocolate!
well… i'm an ass! i thought taking 1/2 a pill today would be ok. yeah… not at all. my head is pounding, i can't get my house work done (i'm a house wife), i can't even take my duaghter to ballet and she only has a few classes left in the session which she loves
i'm in no serious danger luckily but damn!!! i'm gonna stop taking them for a few days then start up again to see if that won't alleviate the problem. i just really don't want to give up the one thing that's helped me get my weight loss on track. and if it gives me a headache again i'll just stop all together.
so… up until yesterday things had been awesome. i have learned to eat more lightly and healthily. i exercise nightly without any issue and love it. i actually had sex with my husband and was completely nude in partial light and on top no less!!! i have been feeling amazing. i ran in to my cousin at the local target and had seen her just a few weeks before. she told me if i hadn't have spoken to her first she wouldn't even have recognized me. her husband said the same thing then they both proceeded to tell me how great i looked! i've also dropped 2 pants sizes. from a 14 down to a 10!!
now all this had to start. i'm really hoping that my healthy habits over the last 4 or 5 weeks will help me continue on the road to becoming a thinner me. although it seems like every time i do lose weight i level out at the weight i currently am
i would like to weigh less than 170 for once in my over 30's life!!
any suggestions would be welcome. good luck to you! and how is your weight loss lisa???
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jen Reply:
May 22nd, 2011 at 7:49 pm
started taking 1/4 pill again and all seemed fine then yesterday my brother approached me and made me cry. basically said he was afraid i would die and i’m his only family. so i’m not taking it again. had a vicious migraine today and i’ve never suffered from headaches. had to curl up in a dark room for an hour then finally got some relief from my excedrin migraine. oh well… bye bye phenidrine. hopefully this doesn’t mean hello again to fatness. and i finally fit into a size 10 today. was looking forward to single digit pant sizes… f*#k
jen Reply:
June 13th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
ok… it’s been a few weeks since i last took phen. i haven’t gained any weight and am super excited that i didn’t feel like i was starving to death and gain back all the weight. so my doc gave me a scrip for migraine meds and i started on a 1/2 of 37.5mg phen per day 3 days ago. i broke through my 170 barrier finally and am at 168!! BUT am having emotional distress and wierdness again. the anger came back to an extent also… fu… am gonna try to deal with it. i can’t stop now… want to be thin for just once in my adult life. if serious medical things pop up i will stop but if it’s only emotional i will try to hang on for as long as my family can tolerate me! say a prayer for me folks
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I have been taking it for about 3 months now and am getting ready to slowly get off of it. I started noticing mood changes and I am already mental so the added anxiety, bad mood and depression makes me feel like I am going to go over the edge. I had these issues previously and after being on this for a while they seemed to intensify. I have lost about 60 lbs so far (started before taking pills) but I think I really need to stop. Also, the constipation is terrible. I have added fiber powder to the shakes I am on but it does no good…going to the Dr. next week…
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I started taking Phen since last Tuesday. The boost of energy and lack of appetite were immediate, and I’ve lost about 9 pounds in 5 days with the new changes in my diet and exercise routine.
I had insomnia the first two nights, then Thursday and Friday I slept great. Last night was an alright sleep, but not my normal.
The side effects I am experiencing from Phen are lightheaded, dizziness (though this may be from the fluid build up in my ears because I’ve had a very bad cold the last week).
Though, the oddest side effect I am having is a very dull and faint pressure on the left side of my chest in different spots, almost like it’s the different valves of the heart. It started Thursday morning (2nd night of my insomnia) and happens for about 2-5 seconds at a time 1-3 times an hour. If I am pre-occupied with other things I do not notice it at all. But if I’m watching tv or surfing the net, I feel it. And it’s not painful, it is just a faint, pressure that lasts for a few seconds.
Either way, I don’t like it. I’m calling my doctor tomorrow and telling him I want to stop taking it and if it is safe to stop cold turkey after 6 days. The sensations in my chest since Thursday have really bothered me a lot and I don’t like it at all. I’ve never had chest pains or pressure before in my life.
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Jason Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 2:32 pm
Just a follow up – my doctor told me to stop taking it yesterday and they did another EKG and stress test and everything came back fine. He did notice though that I was having something called coronary artery spasms. He told me that these coronary artery spasms is a rare, but serious side effect to phentremine, and we’re both happy that I stopped taking it 6 days in. Those symptoms are now completely gone as of yesterday afternoon since I skipped my dose Monday morning.
If you’re taking phentermine and experience short, dull pains on the left side of your chest that last half a second and happen every few minutes, let your doctor know.
I’m just going to stick with the eating right and exercising and I’ll be fine. No pills and no bariatric surgery for me.
Just remember with phentermine – you ARE taking an amphetamine, and it is harmful to your body, if not short term, will have longterm effects after taking it a long time.
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Hi I’ve been taking it now since Monday and all I do is cough can’t get rid of it and I don’t have a cold also I spit clear fluid up but i’m not congested does anyone know if this is one of the side effects and how long it will last
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jen Reply:
April 8th, 2011 at 3:51 am
i had similar symptoms a couple of years ago and was diagnosed with asthma. it wasn’t phen related but it happened almost over night and i had never had any symptoms of asthma before in my life. if it’s still happening let your doc know. i’m on a daily inhaler and don’t have episodes any longer.
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sara Reply:
April 23rd, 2011 at 3:43 am
OMG, finally someone who has what I have been experiencing! I keep searching “phentermine side effect of coughing”- nothing. As soon as I started the phentermine I started coughing and just feel a constant tickle in my throat and sometimes a burning in my nose and down my throat. I took it for 7 days and wasn’t sure if the cough was from the phen or just a cold. I started getting hives on the 6th day, that along with the severe cough scared me so I stopped. But its seriously the most amazing drug ever, I went from someone who absolutely loves food and thinks about it all the time to someone who didn’t want to eat ANYTHING! I lost 9 lbs! I got another prescription for a different but similar med (bontril). I felt absolutely nothing in regards to appetite suppresion while on this pill. I decided to try taking 1/4 pill per day of the phentermine and see if I can tolerate it. We’ll see. Good luck
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Hi, I have been taking phentermine for about 6wks and have lost 20lbs, which is great. Has anyone ever experienced issues with their period while taking it. I have not had one since I started taking the medicine.
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I’ve been taking phentermine for 4 weeks know and expirienced so many things… A week after I started I had neck pain, week an half started with lower back pain, three weeks after know it’s pain on my forearm , hands and fingers.. It’s crazy!!!!! Has anyone expirienced anything like this?
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yes, i have a rash. at first it was small bumps and has progressed to large rash on the inside of my arm to my back and neck. i have lost 20lbs but iam done the itching has drove me crazy.
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Virginia Reply:
April 17th, 2011 at 4:53 am
You’re probably allergic to it. If it gets worse you should stop the pills.
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I started taking Phentermine 37.5 in Oct 2010 and have been taking it off and on since. The first month I lost about 20 lbs but experienced several of the side effects for the first couple weeks. Had no appetite, dry mouth like crazy, slightly increased heart rate, insomnia, and BAD acne. But after the first month your body adjusts to the pills for the most part. For the insomnia, I suggest NOT taking the pill after 11am. I work nights 4pm-12am, and if I take the pill after 11am I wouldn’t go to bed until 4a-5a and the sleep was restless. The only other side effect I still experience is the acne. I haven’t seen acne listed as one of the actual side effects of the pill, however I see Im not the only one who suffers from it. I believe it may be a combination of the pill and the fact that Im new to exercising, my body doesn’t know how to react lol. I was off the pill for the last 2 months trying to get my face back to “normal” but its still breaking out. So I went back and got the pill today, and scheduled a dermatologist apt as well. All in all, I have lost 40 lbs so far, trying to go for another 30. I have made a huge adjustment to my eating habits and kept in the gym. Its more than just the pill that’s going to KEEP the weight off, its a lifestyle change that is necessary. I think phentermine has done wonders for me, as well as several other people I know that are on it. But be aware that it’s not for everyone. Use precautions, and talk to your Dr. about mood swings, heart problems, etc if you feel the drugs are causing you problems. Good luck to everybody!
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Is this happining to you.
Here is what is happing.
My wife has been on this drug for 4 or 5 months now and in my opinion it is causing conflict in our relationship and the divorce word has came up several time. This did not start happing until she stared taking this drug. I’m in the fight of my life to keep my high school sweetheart. She has always been open with me until she stared taking this drug. We have had more heartfelt fights and talks here lately than in the 20 years of our relationship. I have asked her to stop taking and told her to stop taking this drug because it is what I believe is causing our issues of late. I see this as a side effect which could potentially good marriages. I would like to know if any other have see this as well with their spouse.
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Jennifer Reply:
March 15th, 2011 at 5:35 am
Phentermine definitely causes relationship problems. When I was on it I would constantly start fights with my boyfriend for no reason. The drug made me irritable, moody, depressed and confused. I would try to convince your wife to stop taking it. This pill does so much more harm then good. Reading all these reviews and seeing all the problems everyone has, I can’t believe people are still risking their lives and taking it. I am proud to say now to everyone I have gotten down from 177 to 160 doing the OPTIFAST program and NO PHENTERMINE PILLS. Congrats to me =) Only 30 more pounds to go. Woo Hoo!
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Virginia Reply:
April 17th, 2011 at 4:52 am
She is probably suffering from some of the mental/emotional side effects of the drug: depression, agitation, aggressiveness… 4-5 months is too long to be on this drug. She should stop taking it soon. Hopefully she will get back to normal. Good luck.
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alexandra Reply:
July 22nd, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Hi Jay
Your story is alot like my. In this case I’m the one taking the pills. I was at 5’4154 153lbs . I went from 127lbs to 153wear in 22 years. I have always had a good diet and am very active. .I became depressed and let go. I needs motivitation because I could not get myself back to the gym. So a friend told me me of phentermine. I literally had to begg my doctor to get them. Within 2 weeks I lost 12 lbs. I feelt great and my husband who was against them asked to now stop the pill and het back to the gym to work
on the remaining lbs I needed to loose. My doctor only gave me 2 weeks worth of pills.problem was..I was already addicted. We have 2 kids a 5 and 6 year old. I loved the energy to keep up w. Work,chores,cooking, and taking care of the kids. It was a feel good pill that helped me loose 22lbs. How? ? I secretly bought more pills for an adttional months ..it no longer works the same and my energy level has gone down drastically. I have horrible mood swings, I’ve becomed very inpulsive and feel angry at anything and anyone. I can become. Violent very easily. I almost got in a fight a month ago when someone else cut I have line in front of me.
Jay my husband is very effected by this. He works 12the hrs a day to come home and find me complaint for everything and take it out on him. I guess. I feel lonely and sad because he is gone all day and some how found an escape on this pill that I know strongly believe its the cause of all my physiological mental problems I did not have prior to taking this.
After reading all this I will stop the pill today and zee
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I dislike this drug.
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I’ve been taking 37.5 for about 5 days. No side effects at all. Not even the dry mouth. But today my left hand is numb – almost like it fell asleep and I have those needles piercing. And it’s just 2 fingers on my left hand. SO weird. Anyone experienced that? Or maybe it’s do to something else. Going on the 2nd hour.
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Queston, has anyone had any severe rashes as a result of the phentermine? I’m a little confused as to what caused mine. I have been on the phentermine 37.5 and also taking a B12 with lipoden shot weekly. I’m down about 16 pounds in 6 weeks and loving the result but can’t figure out if it was the shots or the phentermine that caused the rash.
I am allergic to sulpha and assumed that was what caused the break out. It was HORRIBLE! Very itchy, raised patches all over my body. It appeared the day after my shot and I had to go to the Dr for a steriod pack and steriod shot. I assume it was the shot since I am allergic to sulpha but I tried to continue my regular daily dose and the next day I had another rash but not as severe and no raised skin. I really don’t want to stop taking the phentermine. It has helped me accomplish weight loss that I have not been able to do with diet and exercise alone. I have to admit though, all the side effects listed here are pretty much the norm. I had the severe headaches with dizziness and just a general feeling of not feeling well physically. I told my husband as soon as I felt like I had got close enough to my weight goal I was going to stop taking them or if the 3 month mark came first then that was it just for the simple fact that I enjoy working out and really don’t feel well enough to do that. The dizziness for me is the biggest problem. Bending over and standing up I would actually almost black out a little. I’ve learned to handle that and I notice usually that happens when I need a little something to eat.
I read online and it does say one of the severe side effedct is rashes. Just wondering. I’m in school 40+ hours a week and can’t afford to take off to go to the doctor for steriod shots all again if it is the pill. Not to mention my primary care dr was NOT thrilled that I had been going to a weight clinic and was on those pills. I’m 5’3 and weighed 172 prior to the diet and have 2 kids. I haven’t weighed what I do now, 156, since before my first child, who is now almost 6. My goal was 135 and I REALLY wanted to be closer to that before I stopped taking them.
Advice anyone?
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Virginia Reply:
April 17th, 2011 at 4:50 am
Listen to your doctor and stop taking the pills. Is 21 pounds really worth risking your life for? Accept yourself the way you are or change your diet and exercise more (cardio blasts off the pounds like nothing else).
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Donna Reply:
June 21st, 2011 at 2:47 pm
I have also broken out in a rash that started on my legs. I asked the doctor if I was having an allergic reaction to the pills and she said she didn’t think that was what it was. Now it is on the rest of my body and I am stopping the pills today. I am also allergic to sulfa so I feel it is definitely the pills! After reading all these comments, I’m regreting ever taking this pill. I have also felt some tightness in my chest, and my throat feel thick when I swallow.
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Has anyone experienced leg cramps similiar to Charlie horses while taking Phen? I was taking them, got the leg cramps, thought I pulled a muscle. They went away when I stopped taking the meds. I just started taking it again and leg cramps are back. I am just connecting it with Phen.
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laura Reply:
March 8th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Make sure your potassium levels r good try takin potassium pills to help with crampping
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MeShell Reply:
March 15th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
I had Charlie horses, but I associated that more with working out than the phentermine. Potassium is good as suggested, eat bananas. Bananas work wonders for a lot of things more than just the cramps!
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jen Reply:
April 8th, 2011 at 4:00 am
hydration too! my doctor said 10 glasses a day and more if you’re working out. that and lack of potassium will cause horrible charlie horses!
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Took phentermaine for 5 months in 2006 (at age 55) to help lose weight. Had to stop when began fainting. Since then I’ve had a variety of heart ailments – arrythmia, fast heart beat, and then this week I at age 60 was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension resulting in an enlarged right ventricle. It is incurable and I will progressively get worse until it kills me in a few years. Didn’t even retire yet and now have no happy retirement to even consider.
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nini Reply:
March 28th, 2011 at 2:33 am
thats terrible. I to am 60 and started Phentermine fall of 2010, lost 15# before christmas and stopped it but put it back on. Just started it again but after reading the comments and experiencing every side effect , the worst, insomnia , i’m quitting it. Good luck . God bless.
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Maggie Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
Cindy, I too have PH. There are medicines that you can take for this very serious condition. My Dr. knows my problem and said the phen would not hurt me. I am 68. I also have to go for another echocardiagram in a few weeks and I will tell the heart doc about the phen. I need to lose 80lbs. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. Ask for an oxygen concentrator for night time use. It will increase the oxygen level in your lungs so your heart doesn’t have to pump so hard. Ask your heart doc about the new meds that are out there now. Sometimes, it will not change. How bad is it? Mine is still slight but I will now better in a few weeks. Keep me posted as to how you are doing.
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I have had wonderful success on phentermine, but i have been experiencing red nose and face. Is this common? What should I do?
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Vickie Reply:
March 5th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
I have been taking a 1/2 of 37.5 phentermine pill for 2 months now and get a red nose & face daily. It is really bad if I get nervous or anxious. It helps to pat a wet/cold papertowel on the face and fan some. I figure it’s a side and hopes it goes away when I stop taking it.
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Hi Everyone,
I used to take phentermine 37.5 mg back in 2007 and lost about 25 pounds over a two month period. I had gastric bypass in July of 2009 and am having trouble getting to my goal weight. I went to the doctor (not my surgeon) today, he assured me that it is okay to take phentermine after gastric bypass. I was just wondering are there any other bypass patients who have tried phentermine after surgery?
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nini Reply:
March 28th, 2011 at 2:30 am
i am with the Phentermine bec afdter loosing the wt, I gained it all back. This time its liposuction I’m getting. If you eat crazy again after lipo you will put it back on.
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sara Reply:
April 23rd, 2011 at 3:32 am
I had gastric bypass in 2001. I was 235 lbs,5’6. I got down to 128 in a year. I stayed between 135-145 until about 3 years ago-now I’m up to 160! i recently tried phentermine, OMG! I went from someone who absolutely loves food and thinks about it all the time to someone who didn’t want to eat ANYTHING! The most amazing thing I’ve ever experienced. Unfortunately I’m experiencing signs of an allergic reaction (coughing, hives) and don’t think I can continue. Sooooo disappointed. I stopped after a week of taking 1/2 37.5 pill- I lost 9 lbs! I got another prescription for a different but similar med (bontril). I felt absolutely nothing in regards to appetite suppresion while on this pill. I decided to try taking 1/4 pill per day of the phentermine and see if I can tolerate it. We’ll see! Good luck!
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I’m 35 years old, 5’4″, just had a baby girl and I am 200 lbs!! I have an appt. tomorrow, 3/2/11, at a weight loss clinic. I plan to take phentermine, get B12 shots weekly (my B12 level has been low since pregnancy) and also taking LipoBC pills and multivitamins daily. Has anyone tried this combo?
I already know how to eat healthy BUT I need a FAST jump start so I’m going to do the Mayo Clinic Diet – or my version of it. My variation is to add my own healthy snacks 3 times a day. Anything healthy like a small side salad, nuts, V8, fruits and veggies. Maybe an occasional Slim Fast snack but nothing over 200 calories and NO CARBS after lunch (first month only). No more than 100 ounces of mineral water/day – no less than 64 ounces. NO CAFFEINE, NO ALCOHOL, nothing white except on my binge days. Having 1 binge day a week will stop you from plateauing.
I’ve already started walking on my treadmill for 30 minutes every day. I plan to get up to running on my treadmill for 30 minutes every other day (or some other form of cardio) and weight training for 45 minutes on the other days.
Has anyone tried starting phentermine at its lowest dose and gradually go to the highest dose to see if the effects will come back every time you increase the dosage? Or is it better to start high and go lower to eventually ween yourself off? I think I will take the lowest dose for about 30 days, taking a break for 7 days before starting another 30 days on a higher dose.
I’ve had friends who took phentermine and maintained their weight and they advised me to PLEASE have a healthy food and exercise plan in place BEFORE starting phentermine.
If you are getting headaches make sure you are eating enough.
If you experience insomnia, try taking the pill as early in the morning as possible (5 or 6 am – you can go back to sleep after you take it)
Even when you don’t feel like eating, eat anyway and eat healthy. Phentermine is to help change your eating habits, you can’t eat the same things you were eating that got you fat and not expect the weight to come back when you stop taking the pills.
Drink at least half your weight in ounces of water everyday. (I weigh 200 lbs. so I’ll try to drink 100 ounces of water daily)
Do not skip meals especially breakfast, it starts the fire to your metabolism – eating 3 healthy meals and 2-3 healthy snacks per day helps lose weight by keeping your metabolism going all day! Eat a protein, a fast carb and a slow carb at every meal and try to eat a fruit AND vegetable at every meal. Snacks should be no more than 200 calories each and should be healthy and include a fruit or vegetable. Eat snacks 2-3 hours after your meals. Do not eat a snack an hour before a meal or 3 hours before bedtime.
Take phentermine as prescribed by your doctor and realize that what your doctor believes is best for someone else may not be the best thing for you.
AND FINALLY – although I don’t believe in eating a certain amount of calories per day I do believe in staying under and over a certain amount per day. It keeps your metabolism on its toes and guessing…it also helps prevent plateauing. I don’t go over 1800 calories/day or under 1200/day. I may eat 1500 calories one day, 1200 the next, 1700 the next and so on. I do make sure snacks are no more than 200 calories.
Open to any thoughts or discussions regarding what I wrote. Will also come back to let you know how it worked for me!
Best of luck to everyone!
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Jennifer Reply:
March 4th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Hi, a couple of my comments are actually right above you. Congratulations on the new baby, and lots of luck. A lot of the stuff you wrote was helpful, however I don’t agree with the one binge day a week. It’s not even like your saying one cheat meal, your saying a whole binge day, and from what I’ve learned that is not good for your body. A whole binge day can mess up what you worked on all week. Binge days are ok once you have reached your goal weight. Cheat meals during dieting are ok once you are half way to your goal or further. But def not starting out. Your body isn’t going to plateau in the beginning of a diet. For example, back in 2006 I went on Jenny Craig, I started at 186 pounds and I got down to 140 in 3 and a half months. Once I hit 140 that was my plateau, my goal was 125 and It began getting very hard for me to lose weight each week after that.
Needless to say that was 5 years ago, I’ve gained and lost again since then. I was also 23 back then and now I am 27 going on 28. Your body changes over the years and as you get older it gets harder to lose as fast, especially after 30 and after you give birth.
I would recommend a few things to you, perhaps trying to look at an alternative to the Phentermine, I’ve had some pretty bad experiences with it. I started trying it back in 2009 under the name Adipex, took it for a month lost weight, gained back and then some. Did it again summer/fall 2010 lost and then gained back and then some. The pills are not healthy, I have stomach problems, dry mouth, moodiness, confusion, and back in the fall I went through a serious depression and had thoughts of suicide. All caused by these pills.
All the stuff you wrote was good, except for the whole binge day. I’ve gotten advice from personal trainers, etc whole binge days are a no no in the beginning. if you are dieting really hardcore no carbs, marine diet and you want a light cheat meal on Sunday, meal not day. That’s ok. But for the diet you are doing, binge days are def out.
What I plan on doing is once I reach my goal of 130-125. I will eat right and healthy, exercise Monday-Friday. And come Saturday and Sunday I can rest and treat myself to a Saturday Dinner out with a boyfriend and a Sunday big breakfast. But until then, I do not plan on cheating at all. Only unless I absolutely have to, like I have a bridal shower to go to on April 16th, obviously I cannot be rude and drink my optifast shake at an event I had a paid plate for. So I will cheat for that day carefully not pig out.
Good Luck to you though. I hope you reach your goal. Do what you wish but please try to overlook the Phentermine, you do not need them. They are bad for you and your health.
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These are all def some very important reviews. I just started doing something a little crazy and probably foolish. I am going to one doctor for the Optifast800 program and a weekly injection of Lipotropic and I am going to another doctor for phentermine. I just started this about a week ago. I am realizing now especially with all these dangerous reviews of phentermine I am playing with fire. It can’t be good that I’m doing an all liquid 800 calorie a day diet combining it with a dangerous diet pill and no food. And on top of that I’ve been taking a laxative tea called – 3 ballerina tea. I am getting horrible dry mouth, severe chest pains, joint pain, restlessness, lower back pain, terrible insomnia, confusion and weird thoughts and I feel terribly dehydrated. I am 27 years old, 5’2 and 177 pounds. My goal weight is to be a healthy 130 pounds. So basically I want to lose 47 pounds. My next Optifast doctors visit is on this coming Thursday morning March 3rd at 10am. Hopefully I will have lost 10-7 pounds being that Ive been on this regimen for a week, no food just shakes. I will let everyone know. I am def discontinuing the diet pill use. I was just taking it to give me an energy boost to workout but honestly I can tell already it’s doing more damage than good. I should def learn and just find the inner strength to push myself through workouts without diet pills. The Optifast and injections are safe so I will stick with that, but the pill I took today will be my last. Thanks to everyone for the help and advice.
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Renee Reply:
March 1st, 2011 at 6:17 pm
Hi Jennifer,
I know doctors that prescribe the phentermine pill and put their patients on a 500 calorie diet. But those people are all clinically obese and it is not an all liquid diet. Ask the doctor who prescribed the phentermine if you can do an all liquid diet and tell him you are doing the Optifast 800 and see what he recommends.
Best of luck to you!
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Jennifer Reply:
March 4th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
Hi Renee, thank you for the response. It’s good to know that I wasn’t doing anything too dangerous by combining the two. However, I’ve been off Phentermine for a few days now and I am actually starting to feel a lot better. No chest pains, moodiness is gone, I’am sleeping better, dry mouth is almost all gone and I just feel more healthy overall. I am still doing the Optifast 800. And I am pleased to say I lost 11 pounds my first week. So I went from 177 and I’m now down to 166. I want to lose another 36 pounds and I will be happy. I also noticed that the Phentermine was actually hurting my workout routine. I’ve been doing my Tae Bo VHS tape for 300 minutes a week and when I was on the phentermine and trying to workout I felt like I was going to have a heart attack. I had to keep stopping and my chest was killing me. I read about Phentermine and it says you actually cant do exercises so vigorously combined with them because your heart is already working so hard pumping blood and racing from the pill alone, so combing that with high impact aerobic training is not wise or safe. Thank god I read that. Now that I stopped taking the pills I don’t get the chest pains, and I don’t have to stop during the workout. All and all I think Phentermine is just an unsafe drug. I am sure it has worked wonders for people and I’ve seen it help some of my friends, but in reality you cannot take those pills forever. So you have to learn to eat right without a drug suppressing your appetite. I know the pain, and embarrassment of being a binge and overeater. I’ve done all the worst habits. Eating in your car, fast eating, picking on food when preparing meals, eating alone due to embarrassment. I’ve done it all. My max weight when I was really out of hand was 197 pounds and at 5’2 I was so disgusted and ashamed of myself. I got down to 177 on my own with cut backs on junk and exercise and thought I needed the Phentermine to help further, but I realize its just not smart. The Optifast 800 is helping me because my doctor explains, people like myself who love food so much, benefit from a diet that gives you a break from food for awhile. There is no thinking about calories, meals, measuring, or preparing. You just have your shakes and soups that add up to 800 calories and your water. That’s it. The first few days are rough getting over that hump. But I’ve lost 11 pounds in a week and I feel so great already. It’s also good that you meet with your doctor once a week. It keeps you motivated because you know you will be weighed and etc. My doctor uses a special scale that calculates your bmi, water, fat, muscle, everything and he wants everyone of them on a healthy balance. I am also getting the weekly injection of Lipotropic. When I went back this past Thursday to get weighed it was my first injection of the shot. It hurt a lot, I got it in my right arm. I think the nurse was too rough with me and it was her just not being gentle, she jabbed it in and my arm still hurts at the site. I’ll try to keep everyone updated on my progress. Take Care. And Thanks again Renee for the response.
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I have been diagnosed with severe respiratory problems for over 20 years now. When my uncle whom is a nurse, found out I was on the pills he had a fit. Not to mention when I told him of the severe dry mouth, constipation, and irritibility symptoms. I decided to get off and stay off the pills and shots. Not worth it. I’ll just walk and eat better. I can do it the old fashion way. I have done it before and I know I can again.
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After reading through the comments, I am shocked at how long people are on phentermine for as well as how easy it is to get. I was on it and lost 26 pounds over several months, it was great. I thought this was the greatest drug around – high energy, never hungry, loved it. I could only get prescription for 2 months though and apparently it is not easy to get. I usually took a half a pill a day. As soon as I stopped taking it, it was rough. My cravings came back immediately and I am hungry around the clock. I have put on several pounds, not a lot, but a few. How are so many of you getting it so easily and over an extended period of time? It was so difficult for me to get my doctor to sign a prescription for it or even extend it for one month. Where are you guys going to get it? I am trying to get pregnant now so of course I am off it for time being, but I know I am going to need it to lose my baby weight. Also, I was told by my doctor that when you take it over an extended period of time, it looses its punch so you should take it every other month or so. Any suggestions on where to get a prescription? Thanks.
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Brenda Reply:
March 1st, 2011 at 12:38 am
I have been getting mine from Slimvision Clinic down in Joplin Missouri. It’s a clinic that readily prescribes the medication. They basically said I could have it indefinately, even after I reach my weight loss goal. To qualify for the meds, you just have to be 10 lbs over weight and not have any heart conditions.
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i have been on it once before got off and gaineed almost all my weight back. im back on it and i get alot of bad headaches.
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stacey rhodes Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 10:47 pm
same here, i have been on it once before, lost lots of weight, got off it, and i ate crappy, so i gained it all back, so im back on it, and i get these headaches all day now, with heartburn too.. So frustrating, im wondering if its worth it…
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I’ve been taking 37.5mg since December 22. I’ve lost 22 pounds. However, I can’t sleep more than 3-4 hours a day. I have tremors in my hands, dry mouth (have to drink lots of water) and my doctor just told me that I have low blood platelets. I didn’t see that on here. Has anyone heard of low platelet count being a side effect?
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I started taking Phentermine in October and I lost 31 pounds the first month. (5ft 4 250 pounds)I also work out with a personal trainer and at a gym and I have a really demanding job. The earlier you take this the better.
Its a good idea to have a bottle or water next to your bed with the pills and take it as soon as you wake up. I’ve had insomnia way before this pill so I can’t say I stay up because of it BUT I have forgotten a lot and taken it later in the day and knew I was tired.
I have since lost over 70 pounds. I don’t drink any sugar, I don’t drink alcohol, I don’t eat fried foods and I’ve cut out a lot of sugar and salt. To me, the worse side effect is dry mouth. Its so bad my lips got dry. I didn’t have headaches but strangely enough a little piece of candy made me gmfeel better. This past month I wanted to try to start weening myself off the pills so I took half a pill everyday and didn’t exercise the entire month. I lost 8 pounds doing this which isn’t as great as 30 buts its still really good. I was also under a lot of stress for personal reason and I went out quite a bit.
If you are having strange symptoms contact your Dr. A person in the internet cannot diagnose you. If you have a heart problem before taking this pill don’t take it, its not worth it. Especially in combination with medication such as Lasik. You could get dehydrated really bad which is horrible.
Please use this just to find out what each person experience. Your Dr. Will tell you what’s good for you.
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I have been taking this for about 4 weeks and have lost 11 lbs. I also have felt fine but I have developed high blood pressure. I’m wondering if I should stop the medicine. I really like taking it because it gives me lots of energy.
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Teena Reply:
April 26th, 2011 at 6:10 am
Jean talk with your doctor. I’m on high blood pressure medicine and I took this last year my doctor said it was fine I had no problem but you b/p must be under control for at least 3 to 4 months I’m thinking.It wont hurt to ask.
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I have been taking Phentermine (37.5mg) for three days. I have only eaten one low-fat yogurt in that time. I have absolutely NO desire to eat. Certainly, this won’t last? I am going to get a salad for lunch today – even though I will have to force myself to eat it. I am taking it to help me lose 40 pounds, and I’ve already lost 6. Wow. In three days?! I do have insomnia – but my energy level is amazing. A little bit of leg twitching – but I think that’s related to only sleeping a couple of hours a night. Can I assume that the insomnia works itself out? I drink a LOT of coffee – thinking of switching to decaf.
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nini Reply:
March 28th, 2011 at 2:10 am
On Phentermine I sleep a couple hrs per nite. I can manage thou, maybe its the energy boost I get during the day from them . I take 30 ml. Lost 15 lbs in 2 mos.
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sara Reply:
April 23rd, 2011 at 3:19 am
I had the same experience! I went from someone who absolutely loves food and thinks about it all the time to someone who didn’t want to eat ANYTHING! The most amazing thing I’ve ever experienced. Unfortunately I’m experiencing signs of an allergic reaction and don’t think I can continue. Sooooo disappointed.
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I get dry mouth but it does not give me energy but I have lost 10 pounds so far I think they are pretty good
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m type 1 diabetic but recently been taking off the shots and put on the pills. i went to the fat doctor two days ago.. i take the phentermine and water pill and a fat burner and potassium. wonder if any one had nausea or vomitting from the phentermine because i have been sick to my stomach for two days and vomitted today.and i dont know what its from.
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NotSoTupeloHoney Reply:
July 17th, 2011 at 7:26 am
Yes, nausea and vomiting.
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I started phentermine 5 weeks ago. the first few days I had insomnia, but after my body got used to it, the only time I have problems with it now is if I take a nap. I noticed a huge difference in my energy level the first week, it was awesome, I got so much done. Now my body is used to it, but I still feel like I have more energy and rarely feel the afternoon tiredness. I do get dry mouth sometimes and occasional headachs and dizziness when I an working out and standing up after my crunches and push ups. Sometimes I get racing heart, usually at night when trying to go to bed. I have list 13 lbs and two of the weeks I was sick I also eat low calorie, low sugar and low fat. I love that it curbs my cravings, that it what stopped me before. It should only be taken for a few months at a time and then you stop for several months. I started exercising for the forts time in over 2 years the day I started. Did jillian michaels 30 day shred. I recomend her dvds, the burn fat boost metabolism is another good one, but they are hard core. I still need to lose 100lbs but now I feel like I actually can! Start eating healthy and changing your lifestyle so that after you stop taking it, your body will be used to it. I also take bp medicine and within 2 weeks of taking it and doing the 30 day shred everyday, my bp has gone down. I’m hoping to lose another 30 + lbs in the next two months before stopping it and trying it on my own.
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I live in Australia, I’ve been using phentermine this time 3 months, but have been blessed to get it in pure powder form, think i might go back to the pills.. My hair, my beautiful hair has thinned out so much but i have heard it will grow back, others can’t notice it but i can. great weight loss, 35-40 kg with about another 20-25 to go, i go to the gym and i box 4 times a week, and walk too, LOVIN the sex, lol, no problems for me, but, my nerves are shot to pieces and vision very blurry sometimes. And i really don’t want to get talking about the phen rage.. Even before i started using phentermine i had a very short fuse, and god forbid anyone annoys me as i just snap!! But i have totally loved the weight loss. Best not to be putting it back on when i stop using it… WHEN??? i love it, it motivates me, makes me feel amazing, “look out world i can do anything” , just don’t annoy the redhead !!! lol, good luck everyone on your journey to the NEW YOU !! would like to see some new weight loss medications….
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I started taking phentermine a week days ago. I am getting used to some of the initial side effects but have been experiencing some strange neck pain. I don’t know if I slept funny or if somehow it’s related. I saw an earlier post asking about neck pain-like a stiffness. Anyone else? I have searched side effects and don’t see anything. Other than that I love this stuff. Before I started taking it I was just binging on everything seemingly because I was just thinking I needed to lose weight! The more I thought about dieting the more I was drawn to chocolate cake and the like. The mind can play awful tricks on you!
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lesley Reply:
February 17th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
I have been taking it for about 6 weeks and just this past week I have noticed stiff neck and even a throbbing sensation. I also would get a really stiff neck though if I was using a lot of caffeine and then I didn’t have any for a couple of days. Anyway, this is really bothering me – I have lost almost 20 lbs but my stiff throbbing neck is the only symptom that is really bothering me. I am constipated too but I was already that way to an extent. I am surprised this neck thing is not listed in the side effects and why it would happen in the first place.
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Karyn Reply:
September 8th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
I had a stiff neck from taking a particular medication for nausea and my doctor gave me a shot of Benadryl, so you might try some over the counter pills.
I just started the phentermine yesterday and no side effects yet, but I’m sure not hungry.
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I’ve been on it for about 6 months now, and had great success with weight loss! So far, I’ve lost about 50 pounds, and have about 20 more I’d like to lose. The biggest side effect I’m experiencing at the moment is insomnia. I keep water with me at all times now, after learning about the dry mouth during the first several months. That typically takes care of it. Fiber, fiber, fiber! The constipation is easily taken care of that way. I’ve experienced a few headaches, but those can also be attributed to the stress in my life.
I deal with the nausea in this way: I read somewhere that you’re not to eat 1-2 hours after you take the pill. Well, I set my alarm an hour before I intend to actually get up. I wake up enough to take the pill, then reset my alarm for an hour later, and go back to sleep! I sleep the nausea right off! Give it a go, peeps, and best of luck!
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It gives me the worst headaches and makes me get dizzy and blurry a lot..
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I was having chest/neck pain when I took these pills is that a side effect?Is anyone else have this problem. I went to the doctor and they said that I was ok and my heart was fine. Very irritable too.
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NotSoTupeloHoney Reply:
July 17th, 2011 at 7:18 am
I took the 37.5 last month for about two weeks. Had the dry mouth, insomnia, restlessness that others are describing, but the day after my last dr appt, I could barely lift my arms. My heart and neck were pounding. I was dizzy, faint, and weak.
I assumed that it was from not eating enough, especially protein, so I spent the next week eating regularly with no change.
This past week, I stopped the phentermine, and I am back to normal. No more pounding heart, dizziness, or weakness.
My next dr appt is in two weeks. I will tell you what he says, but, no matter what, I will not take it again.
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I am surprised to hear people take these pill continuously for years.
My doctor only gave them to me for three months per year. (2 years only), (only if I was considered obese)
but these pills don’t do miracle.
The miracle is to LEARN to eat healthy and lightly, and to exercise. That’s the law of life.
Good luck to everybody. Only you know how good or how bad it affects your body!
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I have not seen any replies regarding sexual impotence or lack of libido. I am having issue with lack of libido and my wife is as well.. That’s why I have to get off the stuff it has done what it was intended to do..lost 35 pounds but after 2 years I have plateaued.
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Luana Reply:
February 19th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
maybe the sex thing is more common in men, i want more, but have always loved and totally enjoyed it, maybe ages too, im 39 and been on phentermine on and off over the years and never had a problem with sex… What was your starting weight? I have Bad phen rage if i don’t get enough though, not every day, but quality of it, i have a 62 yr old partner and he is as fit as a fiddle and leaves me for dead sometimes.. but he doesn’t take it and would chuck his lemon spread if he knew i was, i think more because its powder form, a lot stronger than the pills..
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Jr Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
I have been on it for a week and I have had problems with my libio. does it come back when you stop taking it?
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I’m 56 and past menopause. 5’4″ and my weight has varied between 125 and 175. In 1990 and 2005, I lost weight following Weight Watchers and running. I got too busy to run and gained 50 pounds in past 5 years. My doc suggested phentermine for a few months. I started taking 2 months ago. I just ate less and healthier for first month without tracking – lost 15 pounds. Started tracking food and exercise on Livestrong.com which really helps – lost another 10 pounds. I know for long term results: keep a food diary, make healthy food choices and exercise. Side effects: jittery hands in the evening and constipation (use laxative suppositories). I’ll give myself one more month on eating and exercise plan and then start weaning off. My doc warned me about the food cravings so recommends decreasing dosage over time. This gave me a kickstart but was never going to be a long term solution.
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I’ve been taking Phentermine for about 4 months. I have lost about 35 lbs. so far. The dry mouth is the most annoying part of the process, but I just counteract that by drinking LOTS and LOTS of water and eating a couple of little sugar free candies. As for the insomnia I’ve had that for years, and the restless,jumpy legs I’ve also had that forever. I attributed both of those to menopause. I just take a xanax about an hour before bed,put in a relaxation CD and my legs calm down and I fall asleep. I did experience constipation but I ate some bananas and spinach (for some reason spinach makes me go) and I was fine. Don’t forget, exercise is key to any weight loss program. You can’t just take a magic pill and the weight drops off. I try to walk every day and I just started a Zumba class. You MUST change your eating habits! This is just a diet aid it’s not the solution to your weight problems. Good luck everyone!
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Teena Reply:
April 26th, 2011 at 6:03 am
Deb is that safe to take xanax with Phentermine I would think the would inner act against each other doesn’t sound right. You should really look into that.Just concerned..
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i just wanna say that i took phenteremine for a while, & yes i had some irratability, & insomnia… but they worked for me.. I lost 60 lbs in two months.. yes i agree that was way too fast, but that was mostly my fault.. i was a single mom workn 2 jobs & had 3 children.. so didnt really take alot of time to eat.. the key is to eat!! even when your not hungry, make yourself eat a lil something healthy & exersize always gives your weight loss a boost.. Good Luck
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Lindy Reply:
April 7th, 2011 at 1:06 am
So Dianna, after losing 60 lbs so quickly, were you able to keep it off and continue losing,…..or did you plateau, or….?? Do you still takle it…?? Sorry for all the questions,I just got a script from my doc but am researching first b4 i start taking it
) thanks in advance for your reply:o) looking forward to hearing from you!!
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well I’m 29 and need to lose 50 pounds in 2 1/2 months I’m. Goin to start takin the pills 2marrow does anyone think it’s possible?????? does anyone have anything positive to say about these pills????plezzz email me or comment back thx……
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moni Reply:
February 10th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Wondering how you are doing with that?!
I am 33 now. I took it twice before.
I was 29, 5″3″ and 160lbs. My doctor only gave it to me for 3 months. Great Choice! and I felt all the side effect, lightly. I ate lightly, small portions, craved only healthy food, and EXERCISED wonderfully everyday. Lost 30 lbs in 3 months.
I stopped the pills, the exercise and gained it back.
at 32 i took it again, 2 months. Didn’t eat healthy, didn’t exercise AT ALL. lost 5 lbs.
Depends how your body works.
The pill did horribly for my sister. Very Depressed and ILL ALL THE TIME
just be careful. These are not miracle pills, your doctors should have told you these are only to get u started.
Eat Healthy. Exercise (depending on your current weight).
Good Luck!
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Luana Reply:
February 19th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
go hard girl !!! What was your starting weight? mate, just stick to salads chicken fish or pork, do not eat anything heavy after 6.30pm, no carbs after midday, get out and move it off, get to a gym, walk, boxing is great, even if you’re a big girl you can still exercise, get some hand weights and get your pulse / heart rate upto the safe level for you, you need to maintain that constant heart rate and then you’re burning fat !! Even when you feel like you can’t continue anymore you still have 30% energy left to draw on, but if you really feel like you cant push yourself then stop, but even doing 3 more of whatever you were doing is good for you. drink plenty of water,( diet cordial, but no fizzy drink diet or not) nothing else unless you need a coffee in the morning, wishing you luck, its amazing what the body is capable of.. let me know how you go !!
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Renee Reply:
March 6th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
cut the carbs in your diet. I have been on the pill for a year now and i have lost 40 pounds. i visit my dr every month who monitors the weight loss and my BMI. My loss has been mostly fat and very little muscle. I am on a very restricted eating plan, which basically is monitoring the amount of carbohydrates I eat. High amounts of protein. I eat 90 grams of protein per day. the weight loss has been very steady. I am currently at a peak so I have to try new things to get i going. Not too many side effects, more in the beginning. Has worked well for me.
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It has been 3 days since I began taking Phentermine, I have never felt worst in my entire life. My side effects included: dry mouth, headaches, dizziness, heartache, fatigue, mood swings, blurry vision, but the worst and most scary was dilated pupils. After reading some of the comments I have decided to stop taking them, it’s just not worth it.
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td Reply:
February 19th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
I believe you didn’t give it a chance the first week is an adjustment but you level out. oh well
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Hello! I have taken phentermine but it was like 20 years ago. Since that time, I am on blood pressure medicine for high blood pressure. I know it says that you should’t take if you have high blood pressure, but, I need to lose 30 unwanted pounds and was wondering if anyone of here that is taking phentermine also takes blood pressure medication….thanks!
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reyes Reply:
February 1st, 2011 at 3:08 pm
my sister has high blood pressure, and and over larged heart and she took phentermine and came out fine but it varys in different people
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Leon Reply:
February 10th, 2011 at 6:25 am
I have taken the Phen off and on for the last 2 yrs. and I also take hydrochlorothiazide 25mg..No adverse effects..The psychologically addiction is pretty powerful and although I’ve lost 35 pounds I have made a conscious decision not to renew my script..I have plateaued so I won’t lose anymore weight as a consequence of taking it. Working with my Doctor now to find a healthier alternative
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dray Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
what do you mean psychologically? I think I’m having trouble mentaly getting off them
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Darlene Reply:
February 20th, 2011 at 2:15 am
I have been on the med for about two months now. I have had a severe headache for weeks now and my blood pressure is running pretty high. I currently take BP medicine and we have doubled it this last week and it is still up. I decided to look on line at the comments….I think I am going to stop the medication because it seems like it might be the root of the problem. Good luck to everyone…but not sure it is worth the risk!
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megan Reply:
February 20th, 2011 at 7:33 am
I am also on bp medicine, diovan 160 mg. I started phentermine a little over a month ago. I was worried about it too, but within 2 weeks of cardio excersise everyday (jillian michaels 30 day shred) my bp has gone down. Exercise does a lot for high bp. I would recomend trying it. I check mine every few days at home with an automatic bp machine bought from walmart, and its been fine. Just.check with your doc before working out.
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Teena Reply:
April 26th, 2011 at 5:54 am
Yes I took it last year for about 1 1/2 weeks I didn’t like the jitter feeling so I would took it every other day I lost 14 lbs but I was walking 3 to 5 times a week. I also took this once before like in 1992 really didn’t need it then now I look back I was 140lbs and I’m 5’9. Now I’m 48 I am on high blood pressure medicine you can take it if your blood pressure is under control ALWAYS ask you Dr.first with any weight loss program. My Dr. had me on a 30 mg & a 1200 calorie diet Last year. I didn’t follow and it still worked.I just counted my pills from 6/2010 I have 19 left that means I only took 11 pills.I never even finished the bottle of 30 days worth never went back but was thinking about making another appointment tomorrow to the Dr.I only gained 7 lbs back I’m not walking because of the weather but watch my food intake.However I’m shocked on how long some of these people have been on this OMG! there is no way I would be on anything unless I have too that long b/p is different that’s why I want to loose more weight so I can get off my b/p medicine for good. I’m 5’9 and I weigh 225 still a ways to go like 30-45 lbs I will be happy with that people have been on this drug for years that doesn’t seen to be wise? I see a lot of people here have trouble sleeping my Dr. told me to take it as soon as my eyes were open so you can work off all the energy you get from taking it and you will sleep better the earlier you take it the better you will sleep. One day I for got to take it I took it every other day mind you, so I took it about noon or 1:00 big mistake I was up listening to the birds chirp that morning LOL OMG! Well everyone good luck ! It does work but please do be careful and drink tons of water…
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I have taken this many times before on and off It really works well if you are consistent with it. I have lost over 30lbs in like 2 months the only side affect Is the dry mouth and maybe some constipation but this is the next best thing to surgery.
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I’ve taken these pills before for a few weeks lost 15 pounds and kept the weight off, my side effect is mostly feeling weakness and tired, which can make my day a little hard considering i’m a nurse, i’ve also had insomnia and dry mouth…the trick to help with the craving that come when u stop is gradually taking less. i took half a pill of a week then half of a half, and then that same ammount every other day…it seemed to help…
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I’ve been off Phen for 3 years. I did not gain all the weight back. To keep the cravings away, I weened myself off the pills slowly. Take half a pill for 2 weeks then half every other day for two weeks. Continue to drink lots of water and take fiber. The cravings will go away completely within a week of so after you stop the pills. Stick to a strict diet during that time.
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I have taken this since May 2010. I have lost 61 pounds and I’m scared when go off of it I will gain it back. I have about 20 more pounds to lose to get to my goal weight. I have dry mouth, constipation and just recently I have been getting dizzy/light headed when I bend over or get up from sitting. I’ve realized though that I can’t go back to eating like I did before. You definitley have to make a life style change and you can’t go back to the same old bad habits you once had.
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Does anyone have any sugestins on how to beat the insomia? I have been getting around 4 to 5 hours of sleep a night. I use to sleep 8 to 12 hours. The twitching drives me nut along with the itching. No headaches. My poor family is going to kill me because of my mood. I get so irritable so easy. I try very hard to control it. However I have lost 14 pounds in two months. I have tried to work out, but I to have felt like crap afterwards. Not the out of shape feeling but like I was going to vomit and my chest hurt, my head hurt, my mouth was dry no matter how much I tried to drink.I to have taken this med before and lost 30 lbs. I gained all of it plus more back. Thats why Im trying again. I hope that this time I will learn how to live a healthy life. I dont like being fat.
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jay Reply:
February 1st, 2011 at 11:39 pm
try having a small glass of wine or one beer about 1 hour before you want to go to sleep. its helps me a lot
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dazie Reply:
February 6th, 2011 at 5:42 am
I feel the same way…… I dont feel lost anymore……. yeah Im trying to eat healthier bc i dont wanna gain the xtra weight back but everytime I gain a few I go back to the meds to help me out I tell myself I wont go back but its addicting I really need to stop this is damaging my health…Im just really afraid of going back to the 50 xtra lbs……..
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Luana Reply:
February 19th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
sleeping tablets, but, only twice a week to get some good quality sleep, and also take the tablet as soon as you wake or set the alarm 1.5 hrs earlier and go back to sleep, can be done, it, (along with changing your eating habits over the time you are using the phentermine, it takes 21 days to form a habit, and train your body to eat healthy, i gave up coca cola 6 mths ago, if i have a mouthful now, errr, yuk, putrid ! to sweet!! but you have to rethink your foods.. and have something nice to treat yourself once a week so you dont feel as if your missing out.) just requires discipline …
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Mary Reply:
March 7th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
I just started taking phentermine. My doctor put me on a diet along with the pill. He said that the diet would prepare my body for when I go off the pill. It seem to be pretty easy to follow. Basically cut sugar- if it has more than 9 grams, don’t eat it. Switch from white breads and pastas to wheat or multigrain, and have all the fruit, veg, meat, cheese you want. I guess we will see, but my friend has done this and so far so good. Wish me luck and good luck to you!
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Virginia Reply:
April 17th, 2011 at 4:37 am
Yes, definitely take a sleeping pill and some booze as getting your brain more f*@#$ed up & addicted to other substances to function normally is always a good idea. If you tried it before, lost weight, stopped the pills & gained it back, why would you try it again? Sounds like you need a decent diet & exercise routine and not a perscription.
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Melissa Reply:
June 22nd, 2011 at 6:59 am
Virginia, I understand that you don’t think the methods that most of us are using to lose weight are very smart. What i don’t understand, is why you are even commenting on this website in the first place. Not only are you being rude, but you aren’t offering anything but insults to people who are just trying to better themselves. My guess is that you are a very miserable person and you are trying to bring everybody down with you.
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I take this medication, but haven’t been on it long enough to tell if it is working for me (only 5 days) I am skeptical that it will do the trick, but I’m willing to try it. It can’t be much worse for my body than the fast-food and soda pop i usually consume every day. In fact- it is probably better for most of us to cut back on that stuff. The medication helps give us the willpower that we obviously don’t have. It’s worth a try.
I think maybe you should find some other people to pick on. Maybe the blind? Or how about mentally retarded kids? This might make you feel like the superstar you always wanted to be. Just a suggestion. Have a great day!!!
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I took phentermine pills a few years back and didn’t have very many side effects while I was on them. Occasionally, I would experience a little insomnia. Immediately I was pleased with the results and lost about 30 lbs. I stopped taking it once I felt as though I lost as much as I should. As soon as I was off of it, my hunger cravings went crazy. I was always hungry and almost never satisfied. I rapidly gained back all of the weight that I had lost with an additional 15 lbs. All of a sudden, I felt like I was incompetent and that I NEEDED phentermine to lose weight. I didn’t realize that phentermine had caused my weight gain. So I went on it and lost weight again and this pattern continued until finally, I stopped. It had been like a mental addiction. After being depressed about my weight for a year after I’d stopped taking phentermine, I eventually realized that there are no real short cuts. I began working out just a little bit and I started losing the weight. Working out helped me not only to lose weight but gave me more energy. However, I noticed that after taking phentermine, my workouts were never the same. I would get chest pains and I felt like my heart had become weak from the medicine. I cannot run for more than 20 minutes without my vision blurring and my heart rate reaching between 200-220 and I am 20 years old. I feel like taking phentermine has changed my body for the worse.
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Tessie Reply:
May 29th, 2011 at 9:22 am
I had the same reactions a year ago when I first started the phentermine I lost 20 pounds right off the bat felt absolutely wonderful never had to worry about the insomonia because I would take it before I went to work. Once my 3 months were over my Dr stopped my perscription he refused to let me go beyond that and sure enough not even a month later a gained it all back plus some. Now here a year later he has relocated and another Dr has taken his place so me being me jumped into action and took advantage of this new Dr to see what he would do for me and sure enough he perscribed me another 3 month perscription. For about a month I didn’t take them gained the weight back again so I decided my excuses for working 12 hours a day graveyard shifts taboot as a truck driver were no longer going to get in my way I was going to finally get my fat butt to the gym and so I did kick boxing here I come and walking 3 miles a day to start small. The first 2 weeks of my omg I’m going to die classes and this new walking thing I started to feel amazing (kicked my ever loving butt the first week) but I’M very impatient so I want weight loss results now so I decided to refill my perscription. Before the beginning of 3rd week I started taking my phentermine again and let me tell you what I’M SO DONE I went for my walk then to class and I felt horrible all over again I wake up feeling like I’ve slept in a room full of mold and was inhaling it all night (that’s the only way I can describe it and honestly I wouldn’t know what that felt like) but it just seems like there’s mold in my chest!!!!!! I know what a crazy analogy but beyond that I’ve experienced memory loss sores in my nose, chapped lips, upset stomach, I’ve gained back this time on the pill (yeah that’s backwards but true story) and diarrhea. I mean WTH I’m eating a hell of a lot more healthy I’ve even purchased a juicer so I shouldn’t be experiencing these problems right???? So I guess the point is it shouldn’t take a rocket scientist to tell YOU STOP IT ISN’T WORTH IT’S BAD FOR YOU IF YOU START EXPERIENCING ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS don’t be naive when it comes to your health.
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Tessie Reply:
May 29th, 2011 at 9:31 am
I would much rather stick to my classes and walking every day and have it take a month (or however long it’s going to take to lose the weight) rather than EVER experience ANY of these problems again. Yes everybody does have different reactions to any drug no one person is the same but we all do have a brain and we should all know when it’s time to use it.
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I took this medicine for abut 1 year. I have insomnia, itchy and flaky scalp and skin. My mood is awful. It plays tricks on your mind. Some times I am happy other days I am sad. I thought about alot of negative things. My doctor told me it was the phentermine. I know have chest pains very often and the medicine cause your heart to weak and at times it has to be repaired. i now have to have surgery. be careful. Its good to take for about 4 months but not longer.
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hello
I started taking this pill and without even any diet or exercise I lost 11lbs in 1.5 months , but have insomnia and severely itchy scalp?? anyone experiencing this.
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deme Reply:
February 11th, 2011 at 5:53 am
Yes I had the same thing happento me. My scalp felt like it was cold?
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td Reply:
February 19th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Wow have been on it 2 months, I sleep great now and have lost 12 pounds and no itchy scalp. I am suprised at the things I am hearing. I feel much better all around. I do eat alot better and get good excersize. Dry mouth is my worst problem but I drink my coffee still a cup or two so that probably doesn’t help but I drink a ton of water. And my daughter being a cancer survivor I learned that drinking alot of water washes out all the bad stuff. Is everyone drinking their water enough?
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nini Reply:
March 28th, 2011 at 1:50 am
I started phentermine fall of 2010 to loose weight. I started bleeding after defecating, severly itchy scalp, I use tea tree shampoo now, it helps. Jitters, bad moods, quit using it at christmas, gained almost all the 15 # back quickly. I use it off and on now , and exercise, but after reading all the severe complaints, Im gonna try something else.bad insomnia also.
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kristi Reply:
May 8th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
i had the same thing!!! I jusdt figured that its been really cold in NY and had a dry scalp.
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I have 2 years taking it,in the first 8 months lost 55 pounds,and then it’s just to mantain my weight,i tried to stop,but gain some weight faster than close and open the eyes,so i just keep taking it.Its has too many side effects that not everybody knows.I have my immune system in the floor,so am sick most of the time,i add to my diet some vitamins,extra vitamin C and extra vitamin D,but still not so good,but…i don’t want to go back to be the fat old miss….But be carefull!!! please…and don’t mix this pill with any other medicament,really reaaly dangerous!
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I have been on the pills for 5 days my heart is racing…i felt like i wanted to pass out. I’m hungry every two hours now,I have pimples on my face. My stomach feels upset. I took the pills in 2008 and lost 15 pounds with no side effects at all. My pills then were white with blue dots but the ones I have now are light blue with blue dots. I dont know.
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KAREN Reply:
January 17th, 2011 at 12:59 am
the pills are white with light blue dots,you are taking another one.
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moni Reply:
February 10th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Once I took the Capsules – blue and clear with white and blue powder (little balls
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they are 30mgs – 37mgs
the solid pill, light blue with light blue dots was smaller dosage 17mgs.
Maybe your dosage is different!
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angel Reply:
April 8th, 2011 at 9:41 pm
hi, ive been on it about 5 years ago no problems,….ive been on the 30 mg caps, & for starting on my 3rd week so far thats i pill a day, 21 pills, today 22, i noticed this time, i always have beautiful skin, get compliments, im 45, got my grannys genetics, this time i did notice when i looked in the mirror, putting my make-up on i had a few zits, which ive NEVER EVER had in my life, nor do i have wrinkles yet???? i also am noticing headaches i didnt get last time,always since a child had constipation problems, but i take meds for that, they arent working & i eat special k fiber bars, activa low fat yougurt, i think this will be my last week,…..i sure wanna keep my porcelien skin, also noticed dry skin, lips never been chapped, they are since been taking this i drink tons of water., but have to do enemas, to well ya know,…..why dont drs tell you this cr##???? im under a weight loss drs care, gonna stop
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Heather Reply:
May 1st, 2011 at 3:02 am
I have been on the pills for one month. I am also on the 37.5mg. The difference in color is that the white with blue dots are a “off-brand” version of Adipex. AKA: Phentermine. I’ve noticed different pharmacies issue different colored pills for both. (Ie: CVS gives me phenteramine, but it’s robin egg blue with dark blue specks like the name brand drug, and the local pharmacy in my home town issues phentermine that is white with blue specs) I am experiencing side effects, but none that I’ve seen listed other than dry mouth and headaches. The headaches are solely due to the fact that I’m dehydrated. Every body’s composition is different. I am obese and have ambitions to have a child. I have literally tried EVERYTHING to lose weight and until now, I have been unsuccessful. The woman (I think it’s Virginia) who is trolling this site treating us like we’re ignorant for taking the drug should be ashamed of herself. The reasons Q&A forums like this are set up are so you can ask questions without feeling guilty. Because this drug is the first thing to ever work for me, I personally would be a bit frightened to talk to the doctor because he might take me off it. However, If I was experiencing some of the side effects that are less common or “worry ones” I would immediately consult my physician. Please take into consideration the desire to be informed and healthy when you’re being so inconsiderate.
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JimmyD Reply:
June 25th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Quote: ” I personally would be a bit frightened to talk to the doctor because he might take me off it.”
This sounds like you may be addicted but thats seems to be a side effect of the drug, craving it etc, and the mental aspect of what it can do is horrible, do some research and compare the side effects of this drug and methamphetamines
Susan Reply:
May 29th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
Ugh- dry mouth so bad acn barely be around people. Now canker sores worse than ever had and constipation. First two weeks not as bad except dry mouth then got worse and worse. Been off it 2 days now. How long before I can actually swallow and not have chapped lips? Using chap stick every 5 minutes.
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Pam Reply:
July 16th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
Hey Susan,
I just took my first dose of 37.5..2.5 hours ago. And I had an allergic reaction of itching and rash. So I took a an allergy tablet that will counteract it. And I will most likely get the tablets and take one a day of half the dose. But my real reason for chatting is that I have your solution for your constipation problems! My husband had such a bad time and the drs. gave him all this stuff to take..didn’t work. I have never had this problem and told him to eat Ezekiel bread..it’s organic and expensive $5 per loaf and we use it for toast and is crunchy and yummy especially with peanutbutter. Anyway, he started eating 2 slices every morning and no problems! The doctor was astonished! Try it..so simple but it will really help. You can buy it at large grocery stores that carry organic stuff and is usually frozen. It is the best..HOPE U WILL TRY IT!
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Good morning, I have been on this pill for 4 days now and I get the jitters in my arms and legs. Is there something that will get rid of this? I take a pm at night so I can sleep but the jitters keep me up. Also are you suppose to exercise with it because after i exercised yesterday I thought I was going to pass out. I am 28 and I am on it because I need to lose weight for a wedding next month. Any suggestions?
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Ash Reply:
January 15th, 2011 at 12:47 am
The only exercising you are supposed to do while taking the pill is walking or slight jogging. It might help you a little to only take half of your pill the day you want to do a hard workout or try not taking one at all until after your workout.
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shelby Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:35 pm
the PM can increase the jitters…
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Renee Reply:
March 6th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
I am taking it through the help of my doctor. I take the 37.5 mg. I take 1/2 the pill at 11:00 am and the other half at 3:00 pm. it helps with the cravings and does not affect my sleep.
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Virginia Reply:
April 17th, 2011 at 4:30 am
Yeah, exercise will get rid of it. Though I’m sure you don’t want to do that and that’s why you are on a dangerous drug to lose weight that you probably don’t need to.
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I have taken this before for three months lost weight went off of it cause I could not afford co pays and the drugs out of work. Went back on it because I gained all of my baby weigh back. The problems I have been experiencing is slight dry mouth, slight jitters and the last two days I have had eye headaches. Now I am not sure if this is part of a sinus infection I have been fighting for the last two weeks who knows. But, I am thirty-six 150 pounds and when I take a full pill I feel like I have been on an all night drug binge…so I am going to start it slow. Anyone have any suggestions for the headaches? I am going to add more fiber and a multivitamin to my diet as well.
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Dessalyn Reply:
January 11th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
I have the jitters to and i dont like that. Have you been able to take something that relaxes that?
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dustin Reply:
March 17th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
First I’m not a doctor, but I am an EMT. For headaches related to taking a specific drug or not, you need a sufficient amount of water intake; probably more than the 8 glasses reccomended, plenty of vitaman c, caffine pills can help, and walk for 30 mins at least per day. My spouse gets headaches severely and we bought a portable oxygen tank and a nasal cannula. Crank the tank to 6 lpm and give it 15 to 20 minutes and that will significantly reduce the headache spells. If it gets really severe and nothing works, you may ask your provider for a ct scan. One before you take the med and another while the med is in affect, just to compare the difference in the vessels of the brain. Do much research, itll be beneficial.
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Virginia Reply:
April 17th, 2011 at 4:28 am
Realistically, you should all take a moment and look up the facts of this drug- or possibly take a moment to read the information provided from the pharmacy. You are not supposed to ingest caffeine with the drug because it is already elevating your blood pressure; you could give yourself a heart attack or stroke. It is only to be used for “a few weeks” and the appetite suppression effects wear off after that- this means you are risking your health taking a drug that is no longer effecting you from a weight loss perspective. You are not supposed to take it if you have adrenal or thyroid problems and most importantly “IF YOU EXPERIENCE A SEVERE HEADACHE, SLURRED SPEECH, OR SERIOUS VISION IMPAIRMENT SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP” All of those could be side effects of a heart attack/malfunction or a stroke. It pays to read the instructions people! I am seriously amazed that half of you people haven’t died or maimed yourselves.
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Charlie Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Virginia,
Thanks for the advise. You are so right. I have only been on the 37.5 for two weeks. At first I was fine with very few side effects. However, this last week I have felt extremely bad. Severe Headaches that would not go away, blurry vision, sick to my stomach and yesterday my Blood Pressure was 172/103. I was a walking time bomb. I just did not connect the dots until last night when I decided to do some research. I will not be taking this drug again. It is correct that you are not hungry at all and I have lost 8 lbs but the side effects are not worth it. I wish I had researched this myself instead of going by word of mouth from others who have lost so much weight. I am not taking this anymore and I will be back on my old 1300 calorie healthy diet, with no side effects at all. I lost over 35 lbs on it in 4 months but I just got in a hurry and wanted a quicker way to loose. I should know by now you can’t rush proper weight loss. If these are the effects you do see lord help you with the ones you don’t. Please listen everyone and get on a healthy diet and stop playing Russian Roulette with your life.
I have been on it for over a year. Biggest side effects for me are acne, and constipation. I am willing to deal with the acne till I lose all the weight I want to (down 5o plus so far) and I take two fiber capsules with a multi-vitamin every morning and that is enough to take care of the constipation problem. You may need more or less of the capsules, but they are tasteless and easy to use.
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hi i been taking this product for three months now. and is great!!!!!!!!!!! it works very fast.and safe i lost 40pound so far
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Alyssa Reply:
January 19th, 2011 at 3:28 am
Watch out for when you get off of it, it causes longterm heart problems and I immediately gained back all of the weight because the side effect of coming off of the pills is that you get ridiculous food cravings like never before.
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vik Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:59 pm
Alyssa is right. As soon as you first get off of it, you crave the pill or you crave lots of sugar and sweets. I haven’t gained back my weight, just a few pounds. It gave me so much energy and I lost 26 pounds over 4 months or so. I am trying so hard to get myself back on a good health plan but it is so hard. I crave all the wrong foods.
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mandy Reply:
March 1st, 2011 at 6:10 am
i have been taking the pill for about 3months now. at first it worked great and i lost 10lbs that week…every since then my moods have gotten extreem…either too emotional or too angry too quickly and i’ve never been that way. im only 155lbs but with my small body frame that is still over 30lbs heavier than normal. i stay constipated unless i take exlax and have constant headaches. they have me on 2 a day but after about 8p.m i’m starved and wanting more food than normal. even if i don’t eat and do exersize as i should…im still stable at this weight for some reason. what is going on? i really don’t understand at all! i am doing everything right! i don’t get energy from it anymore at all! and it doesn’t take away my appetite…and its only been around 3mnths total. i have moderate energy but not like i did the first week. is this pill only supposed to be effective for the first week or so that it is taken? i have good health and good eating habbits and i am not a diabetic or anything so whats the deal? do i have to weight 500lbs before it will do anything? can’t i just be normally overweight?
mandy Reply:
March 1st, 2011 at 6:15 am
also it causes blisters in the mouth…and it causes “stress in your body” for instance you search for any little thing you can pick at and you literally pick at it. it you think you have a blackhead you will pick at it until you bruise yourself or worse. if you pluck your eyebrows or anything you become obsessed with making sure every single tiny hair is gone which causes you to also make some type of scar or mark on your body
mandy Reply:
March 1st, 2011 at 6:20 am
also if any tiny little thing happens in your life you will literally flip out over it. it someone even looks at you the wrong way after being on this drug for a month or so…you will be in an outrage. you have no sexual desire what-so-ever…
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April Reply:
March 2nd, 2011 at 8:46 pm
I think it is possible these side effects can be isolated. We should not generalize. I have been on 37.5 for 3 months now I have lost 20 lbs and the only side effect I have is dry mouth. I have just the right amount of energy. As far as the psychosis types of things you are dealing with maybe you need an eval. from your doc for that. Each person is so different and the needs are different. Outbursts and lack of sex drive are not common side effects, in fact my libido is higher on the meds for me–prob. because I feel more desirable because of the weight loss!
Jason Reply:
March 2nd, 2011 at 11:51 pm
Mandy
It sounds like you are having more of a bi-polar reaction. My wife was on and had similar issues. It might be worth investigating and if that is the case then I would say stopping the meds would be advisable. It can cause you to become manic 24×7 and someone in that state can do irrational things.
betsy Reply:
April 11th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
Did you notice any effects in as little as a week? It’s only been about 6 days for me & I’m feeling very depressed & super sensitive. Someone said the wrong thing to me today & I ended up in tears. I’m sure they didn’t mean anything, but I just feel on edge.
candace Reply:
April 13th, 2011 at 4:24 am
Mandy-
i used to work for a dr that prescribed this and took it as well. You are only suppose to take it for 3 months. it is a methanphetamine type drug. Everyone is different and experiences different side effects but pretty much the energy is only suppose to last about 3 days and then you are suppose to become used to it as your body adjusts to the pill. normally, the provider will tell you to take 1/2 a pill for the first 3 days and then when you start a whole the effects arnt as bad.
anyways, ya… they dont really work so much after about 3 months. and if your not losing weight, maybe you are where you are suppose to be. I had great results, but when winter came i gained most of it back as most woman do… i would recommend phentermine as a get ready for summer fix but thats about it..
Good luck!!!!
Ronda Reply:
April 24th, 2011 at 3:56 am
I agree April, I’ve been on it for about 1 week now and lost 5 pounds. The only side effect was sleeplessness, but that only lasted one day. I eat healthy now and work out in the gym at least 3-4 days a week. You have to have the lifestyle change as well, so when you do go off the pill, you won’t gain the weight back. Oh, and I am thirsty a lot more, but I need to drink 8 glasses of water every day anyway. My doctor is requiring me to weigh in and he checks my health once a month, he said if I’m not losing, he’ll pull me off of it for a while, then go back on. I’m hoping I won’t need to be on it for more than 6 months. But from what some people are posting, i guess I’ve been lucky so far as far as the possible side effects go.
Harry Reply:
April 29th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
Why would a doctor give a person who is 150 pounds this pill to take. I took my first pill this morning. I am 330 pound & 5’8 tall. I am 36 years old. I am healthy, but the weight must go. I have read all the posting and some people that are posting their problems should have never been on this pill. Health problems or only weight is 150 pounds. Sometimes we have to take responsabliity for our own actions. This pill is not for everyone. Like I said, I am on day one, but if I start experiancing crazy side affects, I don’t need a Doctor to tell me to STOP.
Carol Reply:
July 29th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
I’ve been on this for a month and other than the dry mouth I love it. Lost 13 pounds at a reasonable rate and instead of craving food I’m choosing food. I was told that Adderoll for ADHD might be an option after my 90 days. I feel normal for the first time in my life.
Tamara Reply:
August 2nd, 2011 at 2:18 am
I have taking them about two months now. I tried them before and was really jittery and I didn’t like the way they made me feel. I went to another physician that suggested I start with a half a pill and see how I felt. I take a whole tablet now, and not every day and have been feeling fine aside from some headaches and mild stomach cramps. I have lost 10 pounds and I’m excited. I don’t think it is supposed to be used as a long term solution for weight loss. Thats when a person is more at risk, just my opinion. I’m 5ft 11in and I weigh 230 I’d like to lose 30 to 40 more pounds to be at a confortable weight then stop taking them and see now it goes.
KMRJ Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 4:02 am
I second that, I am craving sweets like craaaaazzzyyy!! The six pounds I lost in the 2+ weeks I took it I am gaining back within days. I had to stop taking it because it was triggering my migraines and making me very nauseas. I wish they wouldn’t have caused me migraines because they WERE working, but I was feeling really crappy while on them. :”( BTW, I was taking two 15mg Phentermine once/day before breakfast.
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Any th ing Reply:
July 1st, 2011 at 3:43 am
Ok im not being rude but 330lbs is not healthy, a nd if someone that is 150lbs feels th at they need it then so be it, it is healthier than throwing up all of the food you eat, if it makes them feel good about themselves then more power to them, I started taking the 37.5 pills 20 days ago and I was 198lbs when I started and now im 170, my goal is 150 and as far as the side effects, everybody is different there is so many side effects from these pills that anyone can have any amount of the side effects and if you have more than 2 or 3 of the minor ones then your dosage is wrong for your body, you need to go see your doc and have him change it till it is right for you
Jeff Reply:
July 11th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
I just started taking this. It’s already been a week and I’ve lost nearly 10 pounds. It’s not just the medicine that will determine if you lose weight or not. The thing that will help you in the long run when you get off the medicine is a change in your eating habits. It’s not just about not eating or portion control. You have to teach yourself to eat healthier and be healthier. Since I started taking this medication I have completely stopped drinking soda, been drinking mostly water (which helps with the whole drymouth problem anyways). I stay away from processed foods and greasy fatty foods or things smothered in cheese, etc. Been eating lots of whole grains and fibrous fruits/veggies. Lots of fruits and vegetables anyways. I’m only taking the 15mg dose but it’s effective for me. I have to tell myself through the day “okay, it’s time to eat something” even though I could easily just forget about it. My problem was that I was an increeedible snacker. I would snack just because I was bored.
This has helped with this habit as well. I feel that once eating healthy has become habitual that it will be easy for me to maintain this lifestyle once I stop taking the medication.
With this I also try to remain physically active. Stationary bike, oldschool workout VHS tapes with the wife, take the stairs instead of the elevator at work that kinda thing.
Eager to see where I will be in a few months but we’ll see.
Also as a note to those of you who take antidepressants. I take Wellbutrin XL in the 300mg dose and have experienced no increased rage/agitation and have yet to have a seizure
. IT’s good stuff.
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Babe Reply:
August 29th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
I am with Carol on this. I am able to control what I eat as i am now conscious of eating healthy.The dryness of the mouth was for a while. I usually dont sleep well before taking the pill so i didt see that part as a side effect. i have lost some weight but yet to get to my goal. Its a pity i cant buy it off the shelf in Nigeria. For the first time i got a drug that works, with my exercise and healthy eating.
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I HAVE TAKEN IT FOR ABOUT A WEEK. I HAVE EXPEIENCED HEADACHES, DRYMOUTH, ACNE, SORE THROAT, CHEST TIGHTENING, AND HAVE CONSTANT THROAT AND NASAL INFECTIONS. I HAD LOST TEN POUNDS BUT I NEED TO LOSE MORE, BUT ITS NOT WORTH IT. TOO SCARY!
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carol Reply:
January 27th, 2011 at 10:38 pm
I started taking it and felt absolutely great. But I was diagnosed with Lupus. Is there a relationship between the two?
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kita Reply:
January 28th, 2011 at 9:46 am
I HAVE NEVER HAD LUPUS, SO I WOULDN’T KNOW. BUT SOME LUPUS SYMPTOMS ARE FATIGUE,ANXIETY, MEMORY LOSS AND JOINT PAIN. I DID NOT TAKE PHENTERMINE BUT PHEN 375. I THINK IT IS SIMILAR. BUT BE CAREFUL THE HEART IS A SENSITIVE ORGAN.
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annette Reply:
January 29th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
strange my sister used it for 1 mth. and 3 mths later still losing weight. they just found cancer in her. hope its not related.
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phen lover Reply:
March 15th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
…everything gives you cancer
nu girl Reply:
March 30th, 2011 at 5:00 am
I got serious acne as a side effect. Also, constipation and dry mouth.
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Ashley Reply:
April 20th, 2011 at 12:49 am
I had serious case of acne as well after taking it. It broke my forehead out real bad so i stop taking them. I felt like i was going thru withdraw from a serious drug!! it made me sick
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I have taken it for about two weeks. I have lost about 17 pounds. The only side effects I’ve had is minor constipation, dry mouth and slight tremors. The energy that i have is outstanding. I also take it about 630 in the morning and dont really have insomnia.
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Dessalyn Reply:
January 11th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
Have you lost amy more? Were you exercising too? What is the diet you are on?
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NE NE Reply:
May 21st, 2011 at 2:53 pm
What food do you eat with it??
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Just started. biggest side effect dry mouth. Drink coffee decaf and bananas help constipation
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Since taking this pill I have gotten really constipated. It’s been over a week that I haven’t had a bowel movement. That can’t be good… Anyone else having this problem?
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Dessalyn Reply:
January 11th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
i been taking them 4 days and have been regular but I am eatting oatmeal and banana and as a snack fiber bar and apples. Try that.
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Aly Reply:
July 22nd, 2011 at 4:09 am
Bananas cause constipation because of the potassium. It’s good you are eating fiber bars too to counteract that. Bananas are great with the pills because water depletes your body of potassium, so eating a banana helps bring back that balance.
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Amal Reply:
June 5th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
Try Colon cleanance, once then a 2nd time after a couple of months of rest if u still feel constipated some. I take Phentermine too but have no kind of constipation at all thanks to colon cleanance. The way ur constipation is in ur case is not good at all, u’r supposed to lose weight not to restore more fat by squising that junk inside over & over. Talk to ur Dr 2, good luck.
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ive lost 52 pounds with the help of it… but i really get constipated,an insomnia dont know if i candeal with that anymore any one have any suggetions. Really pleased with the weight loss.
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Dessalyn Reply:
January 11th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
How long have you taking them?
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Jill Reply:
January 20th, 2011 at 2:31 am
Check with your doctor about taking a sleeping aid such as trazadone. It is non addictive and when you wake up you will feel refreshed not drowsy. I take only 25 mg of phentermine due to a thyroid issue… I am not able to take more. My side effects are none except for the first 3 weeks my vision was a bit blurry at times. Good luck!
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Patricia Reply:
April 13th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
I have taken Xenical and now I’m on Phentermine. I’ve notice a major change in my vision over the past few months and have been searching to see if it related to the meds as I have had 20/20 and 20/15 vision all of my life. I’ve had to schedule an appt. with my eye doctor due to the eye pain, blurry vision and feeling of straining to see. I don’t feel comfortable even driving at night now. I’m glad to learn that I am not alone with experiencing vision problems.
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well its doing me some good gives me energy …helps me get to work good all day ..and ive lost 48 pounds on it so it has to be good
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Dessalyn Reply:
January 11th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
how long were you taking it? I get the jitters in my arms and fingers
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Barb Reply:
June 18th, 2011 at 7:38 am
Iv been on it for 2 months the jitters are gone but now I have a bit of nausea, gas and a rash on my arms for that im going to the dr.I was 175 lbs im now 149 lbs its working with little side effects.
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Kim Reply:
June 27th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
I’ve been on it for 3 months. I too have the rash. I have it on my upper arms and neck. What were you told to do about the rash? Is there any meds to use to make it go away?
not really it will effect you in diff ways. i get headaches.
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Olivia Reply:
February 15th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
I get headaches also how long was u on the med and how long did the headaches last
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laura Reply:
March 8th, 2011 at 11:04 pm
Headaches usually on phentermine are usually becausre u need more water. Also when a headache comes if its nit water it could be that ur hungry. Or need vitamin c. Try drinkin an emergen-c packet with 1000 mg vitamin c. Works for me
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Cheryl Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Hi, I was wondering if you have any other heath issues? I want to try this so bad, but am afraid…thanks..
You can email me at gammy22@bellsouth.net
Is phentermine bad???
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TINA Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:32 pm
YES IT IS BAD! IT CAUSED ME TO HAVE A MINOR AND MAJOR HEART ATTACK, WAS BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE 2 TIMES. I ENDED UP NEEDING A HEART TRANSPLANT AT 34YRS OLD, LUCKLY I RECEIVED A HEART AND AM DOING FINE NOW. SO BEFORE YOU TAKE THAT PILL, CONSIDER THIS, IS A FEW POUNDS WORTH IT?
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vik Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:55 pm
Hi Tina – I am so sorry that this happened, especially by the age of 34. Quick question – are you for sure that phentermine caused the heart attacks? 100% percent sure it links directly back to your usage of the drug? Usually, there is a pre-condition and the drug is actually the trigger of something larger. Just curious.
Thanks.
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April Reply:
March 2nd, 2011 at 8:37 pm
I was wondering the same thing? Sometimes there is already an underlying condition that exists. For some, YES, losing weight is so crucial that taking the chance of side effects is worth trying Phentermine.
Felicia Reply:
April 13th, 2011 at 6:27 am
Since I started this pill on saturday I have suffered from hallucinations all day, insominia, and memory loss.
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Mike Reply:
June 6th, 2011 at 4:57 am
How much did you weigh before the heart attack? How many heart attacks did you have before starting to take the pill? What was the dosage you were taking? The doctor should have been a little more cautious in prescribing the pill if you were at risk for a myocardial accident.
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Travis Reply:
June 17th, 2011 at 10:45 am
You really shouldn’t be prescribed Phentermine(Adapex) at the age of 34 without proper blood tests and a full physical.
NotSoTupeloHoney Reply:
July 17th, 2011 at 5:36 am
That’s a cute phrase, ‘myocardial accident.’
JimmyD Reply:
June 25th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Well if this tells you anything….. My father has been taking this drug for a few months now. He is extremely irritable now and goes into fits of rage quite often. He is consistantly paranoid. Forgets what is going on or things he did. I confronted him about suspecting he was upping his own dosage and he nearly went into a physical altercation. I have seen similar behavior from meth addicts.
This may be used for a diet treatment but remeber, it’s speed, whether legal or not it is a drug that can have very bad effects. I guess I am going to have to contact his doctor about it.
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mari Reply:
September 8th, 2011 at 1:26 am
im 23 years old have 3 kids under the age of 5 I srarted taking it almost 3 years ago at the advice of my sister in law because i was to fat now i cant stop an on top of that i’ve started drinking to help me sleep I tell yself I dont want to do it anymore but at the bottom of every pill bottle find myself running back to the doctor im feeling all the horrible side effects an even about to loose the father of my kids an husband rehab is not in my budget I’ve looked everywhere for a free one and nothing……. ITS JUST NOT WORTH IT !!!!!!….STAY FAR AWAY FROM IT
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Jennifer Reply:
March 10th, 2011 at 6:42 am
The side effects are not worth it!!! I have been taking Phentermine for 7 and a half years now. I was never told about any side effects. When I developed rage problems I asked my doctor if the drug could be doing that. He said no and to keep taking it. Did I mention that I am 5 ’10′ and weigh 150 lbs. I told him when I was diaginosed with diabetes. He never told me to quit. Now I am scared my heart has been effected. I go for a heart monitor tomorrow. I only quit after another doctor told me the side effects. I am 37 and a mother of 5. I am so scared that my obession to be thin might have killed me. Please don’t take it. It will kill you.
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Amber Reply:
April 26th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
I think the biggest concern is that you took it for 7 years! In Ohio, you can’t take it for more than 3 months without a break. Your doctor also didn’t tell you about side effects (which everything has) or change your prescription because of diabetes? Your doctor, not the drug, seems to be the problem here.
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Rose Reply:
July 2nd, 2011 at 12:33 am
How much of a break?
Travis Reply:
June 17th, 2011 at 10:51 am
Wow! 7 years is way too long. The only thing killing you is your doctor and you need to sue for malpractice. Diabetic patients cannot take Phentermine as it will deplete your magnesium. Magnesium deficiency in a diabetic causes diabetic symptoms to worsen. Your doctor should have his license revoked. You should not be on Phentermine for more than 6 months and only if necessary.
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Anonie Reply:
October 9th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
I have also been taking it off and on since 2005. I’ve taken it for 6 months straight at times but I’ve always not taken it on weekends and been less strict with my diet on weekends. I have been back on it for a month now after taking off from the meds for three months. I had gained 5-7 lbs since I stopped the meds and also quit my gym and strength training. I went to another gym but it never was the same and now I work out at home on a treadmill and do light strength training. I have only lost maybe 2 pounds since starting it again. But what is troubling me is that after drinking coffee with the meds and having 2 glasses of wine Friday night, Saturday morning I began have a weird heart beat like skipped beats. It continued all day and into the night. I went to the drugstore and tested my pressure. It was 111/55, which is a little low. I read about premature heart beats which could be harmless, could even be a panic attack. I have been depressed and stressed lately and was very much both the night before the weird heart rhthym began. Today, the day after the occurrence I am still having some discomfort but not as bad. I have not taken the phen since Friday and I had one cup of coffee the day of the event (just previous to). I stupidly had about 6 oz. Of tea that same day. I guess I forgot about the caffeine in it. Anyway, I suppose I should go to the doctor on Monday to get my heart checked out? I am not having pain, I forgot to mention my pulse was normal(80). However, it does feel strange to feel all of these strong heartbeats and I am weak feeling and a short of breath. I am about 15-20 pounds overweight for my height 5’1″. I work out twice a week at least and have reasonable endurance of a 29 yo sedentary office worker.
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Pam Reply:
July 23rd, 2011 at 2:39 pm
I have been taking it for 11 days now. After the first 4 nights I almost quit because of the severe calf and thigh cramps when I went to bed. I went from 2 to 3 cups of coffe a day and maybe 30 oz of water before I started the pills to 2 cups and coffee and 80 to 100 oz of water. I would wake up after about 3 hours sleep wide awake but would always go back to sleep but I again would get up about an hour earlier than normal now. My biggest problem is still making sure I drink enough water and eat as often as my docotr wants me to along with taking in 80 grams of protien and keeping it around 1500 to 1600 cals a day. HBP is managed by meds, had blood work by regular doc 1 month before starting this and NP went over all before suggesting the pills. I choose my doctor because she really taked to me about my options including surgery. The other place in town is only open 2 half days a week and didn’t feel comfotable with them at all. I am determined to see if this can give me kick start to weight loss, enough so I can start walking, right now with the weight, my knees and lower back give me so much pain, swimming is all I can do. I am 49, 5’4 and was 325 when I started and go back to doctor in 3 days. I’m not expecting miracles even though NP said I could loose about 20 lbs the first month, we’ll see.
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Stephanie Reply:
October 17th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
i can’t find much inforamtion about calf and thigh cramps except for your post. can you email me and let me know if that went away for you? it says that ankle and feet swelling is severe, but it’s not my ankles or feet. my calfs and thighs are sore like i exercised too much. slschouest10@gmail.com
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