Any Phentermine success stories?

melaniealvarado1

I was prescribed Phentermine yesterday along with a water pill. Today is my first day on both meds. Has anyone tried Phentermine? Success? Your thoughts?

MindyBruno

I don't know if it is a success or not but I took phentermine for about 6 weeks. I started losing weight and realized that I could do it without the meds. I started 5/22 and since then I have lost 54 pounds. Try using it to get started and don't plan to stay on it long. Good luck.

cindyharris_2

I have started a week ago. I am down 8 pounds today. I am going to use it for six months, as I have huge cravings. So far I'm doing well. I am pushing my water intake. I just started this app yesterday. Good luck to you!!!

HannahReiher

I definitely would not suggest it! I lasted a week on phen but my attitude turned aggressive and my anxiety was x100. It helped me lose weight while forming great habits but overall it was a drawback.

jennali

Both my GP and Gyno suggested I try phentermine,but I am terrified. I have PCOS and while I do eat generally healthy and hit my calorie goals most days,I have zero energy and often am so exhausted that I skip exercise. Recently I have gained 20 pounds and there is no apparent reason since I literally changed nothing. I already struggle with anxiety but do not take medication for it. Has anyone who has anxiety successfully used this drug? I am afraid it will make me an angry psycho.

Cupp53

I have been on and off phentermine for awhile. It works great at first, but it starts to kind of lose its effectiveness after awhile (your body adjusts). At first I took it 1 month on and 1 month off. Now I take it 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off -- to kind of keep my body from adjusting to it so it kept working. I haven't had problems with anxiety or anything. It does reduce hunger, cravings, boosts mood and gives you energy. The worst part about it is the 3 weeks I'm off, I typically gain 3 lbs or so because the phentermine sucks water out of your system. Not only that but it zaps you, so the 3 weeks I'm off, I feel like a slug. I just have to fight through it.

Cupp53

You still have to watch what you eat and try to stay active for the phentermine to work. You can't just continue bad habits and take it -- it won't help.

SonyaCele

my thoughts are stay as far away from it as you can. there is no magic pill. Learn nutrition and good eating habits and you will be better off in the long run.

CalorieCountChocula

melaniealvarado1 wrote: »

I was prescribed Phentermine yesterday along with a water pill. Today is my first day on both meds. Has anyone tried Phentermine? Success? Your thoughts?

Well the companies that make it have made a ton of money. I'd call that a success for them. As far as users go, who knows?

melaniealvarado1

Thank you for your responses. Today marks my 1st week on the pill. With a gallon of water a day, briskly walking a mile daily and no sweets I am down 9 lbs! The pill really decreases your appetite. Never in my life have I forgotten to eat, lol. I have more energy and overall feel good about the first weeks results! I will continue to update!

melaniealvarado1

cindyharris_2 wrote: »

I have started a week ago. I am down 8 pounds today. I am going to use it for six months, as I have huge cravings. So far I'm doing well. I am pushing my water intake. I just started this app yesterday. Good luck to you!!!

Great job! Whatever your doing is working. I heard a side effect was headaches but I've been pleasantly surprised!

coreyreichle

It worked great at making my wallet lose weight.

cmiro2000

coreyreichle wrote: »

It worked great at making my wallet lose weight.

Insurance covers

RBracken34

SonyaCele wrote: »

my thoughts are stay as far away from it as you can. there is no magic pill. Learn nutrition and good eating habits and you will be better off in the long run.

I'll second this. As a former yo-yo dieter who's spent the last year finally losing weight through a plain old healthy diet and moderate exercise, I took this years ago and it had horrible side effects and the weight came back.

honeysprinkles

jennali wrote: »

Both my GP and Gyno suggested I try phentermine,but I am terrified. I have PCOS and while I do eat generally healthy and hit my calorie goals most days,I have zero energy and often am so exhausted that I skip exercise. Recently I have gained 20 pounds and there is no apparent reason since I literally changed nothing. I already struggle with anxiety but do not take medication for it. Has anyone who has anxiety successfully used this drug? I am afraid it will make me an angry psycho.

I tried it for a week about 4 years ago unsuccessfully. I had a bad experience with it, I had a panic attack, except of course I didn't know that it was a panic attack at the time, I thought something was really wrong with me, like I couldn't breath and my heart was beating out of my chest! I was at work and I called my mom and she could tell right away what it was and that calmed me down! I read that most people don't have that experience unless they have underlying anxiety issues already, and although I wasn't aware of them at the time it's definitely something I struggle with now.

I'd never take it again! That was the last day I did. My mom had taken it several times, never had similar problems and always lost a lot of weight, however she always gained it back when she stopped taking it unfortunately.

coreyreichle

cmiro2000 wrote: »

coreyreichle wrote: »

It worked great at making my wallet lose weight.

Insurance covers

No copays for unrequired medication?

Regardless, it helps your wallet lose weight.

If you want to lose weight, eat at a deficit. No drugs required, and it even costs you less!

TheLegendaryBrandonHarris

I've not used phentermine, but I did use phendemetrazine for about six months and lost over 80 pounds. It was definitely an effective tool.

Heatherwarren0911

I have been on phentermine a month on friday 3/18/16 and have lost 15lbs in that month which was all "fat". They have me watching my carbs and making sure I get enough protein and I love it!! I havent had any side effects except dry mouth but that helps me with my daily water goal so i dont mind it at all. I still eat but I actually look at the label now. It has helped me with not eating everything under the roof I started working out this month so I cant wait to see the results now. I was told that it would make me super mean from friends but thats not the case and it also doesnt affect that I take welbutrin so thats a bonus

rnelson88

It's great for short-term weight loss(4-8 weeks) but beyond that, it just stops working. Good luck. Hope it works great for you!

TeaBea

RBracken34 wrote: »

SonyaCele wrote: »

my thoughts are stay as far away from it as you can. there is no magic pill. Learn nutrition and good eating habits and you will be better off in the long run.

I'll second this. As a former yo-yo dieter who's spent the last year finally losing weight through a plain old healthy diet and moderate exercise, I took this years ago and it had horrible side effects and the weight came back.

I'll third this...

I did weight loss pills (decades ago). I'm sure they were speed. Anyway, I lost the weight. But pills didn't teach me anything. So I yo-yo'd back to my original weight.

Op - pills can reduce your appetite, BUT you will not be taking pills forever. Pills may give you energy, BUT you will not be taking pills forever.

Some other comments........no sweets.....watching carbs........huge cravings. Everyone who loses weight....even Phen users will have to deal with these issues eventually. I won't be low carb or no sweets for the rest of my life. I measure & log a treat every single day. I manage sweets, I don't banish them.

OlyCapitalChick

melaniealvarado1 wrote: »

I was prescribed Phentermine yesterday along with a water pill. Today is my first day on both meds. Has anyone tried Phentermine? Success? Your thoughts?

Like the other folks said - you have to do the work with your nutrition, exercise and mental health. If you do that while taking phentermine I am sure you be fine. From what I can tell, most people get lazy about doing the work and when the "pill" doesn't work they quit everything.

Falenea

Didn't work. Lost weight and gained it all back.

nevergiveup28086

Please be careful. I now have supra ventricular tachycardia because of phentermine. I lost 30 pounds in a month after I had my daughter taking it, but then had to stop taking it because I could just be laying in the bed and my heart rate would jump up to 200 beats per minute. I thought I was dying. I also gained it all back plus about 50 more. I couldn't work out for a long time and it took the doctors awhile to find out what was wrong.

bovellp

I have been on phentermine since December 15th and am down 36 pounds. I started at 448 lbs so my appetite was totally out of control. The medicine is helping be able to make better choices as I don't get ravenously hungry. I don't see being on this long term but it has really helped me get started.

melaniealvarado1

2nd week update. I am now down a total of 14.5 lbs! Thank you to all who have given their two cents. I do not plan on taking this pill long term but its worked great in giving me the jump start I needed! I have been making sure to get lots of protein and tons and tons of water. I drink at least 150 oz of water daily. Currently I walk a little over a mile everyday after dinner. This week I will add more exercise into my day. 30-45 mins on treadmill or elliptical. The ONLY negative side effect of the pill is having severe cotton mouth at times. With as much water as I drink it is not a huge deal for me. Overall so far the pros are definitely outweighing the cons for me. I will update again next week! Hope you all have an amazing Easter weekend!

che5130

I'm in week 4 of using Phentermine. This is my second time on it. The first time was 6 years ago and I lost over 50lbs that time. I'm older now, in my 40's early onset of menopause, so my body just isn't what it once was...LoL.
I'm not losing the weight as fast this time around.

echohwa

Phentermine was prescribed to me back like 2010. Lost weight quick. Gained more back after I went off. Phentermine essentially IS speed because it's an amphetine.

No one where I live will prescribe it because it's so bad for your heart.

Would I go back on it if I could? In a heartbeat.

VelociFit

Congrats on your success so far! I started Phentermine in mid-January and have about a month's worth to go. I'm down 29 lbs now. I'm back at a weight where I can walk without pain, and for that alone, I'm grateful for it. I'm trying to build good eating habits in the time I have left. Good luck--I look forward to reading about your progress!

mwolf20

cindyharris_2 wrote: »

I have started a week ago. I am down 8 pounds today. I am going to use it for six months, as I have huge cravings. So far I'm doing well. I am pushing my water intake. I just started this app yesterday. Good luck to you!!!

Hey, Cindy! Do you have an update on your weight loss? I started on March 22nd so pretty close to you and want just wondering what you've seen so far.

kandicekaye

melaniealvarado1 wrote: »

2nd week update. I am now down a total of 14.5 lbs! Thank you to all who have given their two cents. I do not plan on taking this pill long term but its worked great in giving me the jump start I needed! I have been making sure to get lots of protein and tons and tons of water. I drink at least 150 oz of water daily. Currently I walk a little over a mile everyday after dinner. This week I will add more exercise into my day. 30-45 mins on treadmill or elliptical. The ONLY negative side effect of the pill is having severe cotton mouth at times. With as much water as I drink it is not a huge deal for me. Overall so far the pros are definitely outweighing the cons for me. I will update again next week! Hope you all have an amazing Easter weekend!

Are you taking 37.5mg? My Dr. has me on a half pill for this first week and I don't get any of the extra energy that everyone is talking about. Next week she said I can start a whole pill, maybe that will make a difference. I suppose I have seen a reduction in my hunger, but I'm only on day 3.

ShaneLynch1972

I've lost 190.2 pounds in 312 days. No phentermine taken. Healthy eating and lots of walking is all it took. Good luck on your journey.