Anyone here take Phentermine?

oualline1986

Phentermine side effects or if you've ever taken it what to expect weight loss wise

Marijune1012

Hi! I just started phentermine on July.31...Side effects I have experienced so far is dry mouth and a tad bit of phenrage. The plus side of the dry mouth is the need to drink lots of water which is great for you anyway. My first night I had a little trouble sleeping but been fine since. Weight loss is going well, I have already lost 6 pounds in my first week.

princesswahine618

I tried it but got severely dry mouth. My doctor put me on Contrave the first of the year and I've lost 44 pounds since then. I had lapband surgery 3 years ago. Got off the path and this helps suppress my appetite.

rebel_26

6lbs in first week of real loss would be very unhealthy (unless morbidly obese) . You would have to be at a very calorie deprived level of intake. Please make sure you maintain a healthy diet while using it.

bstewart1973

I actually just started taking for a second time. I haven't been very committed so I'm making sure I take it every day.

JessicaJS23

I took it a few years ago for about 3 months and wish I never had.
Lost almost 30 lbs but it left me so lethargic feeling. Stopped my menstrual cycle .. I cried or felt really emotional over everything.
I didn't have an appetite at all almost so trying to eat enough calories to stay healthy was hard. When I stopped taking it I wanted to eat everything in sight. I've slowly put back on all the weight I lost and feel like it might have done something to my body's metabolism ... Idk. I'm sure it works great for some people.
The doctor even tried combining it with another pill for the lethargic feeling but that started making my hair fall out.

Taphophobia

I've taken it for a few months. It's really helped my weight loss (Down to 240 from 310!) probably because it curbs my unhealthy habits. I'm just not hungry anymore. Or, at least not ravenous like I was.

It's become way easier to make healthier choices since I'm not "starving" and just trying to convince myself I should eat whatever I want.

It's a light stimulant, too, which probably helped with my workouts.

Is it a miracle drug? Nah. But what is?
Will it help if you're willing to put in the hard work by dieting and exercising? Absolutely.

Honestly, when it comes down to it, I think it just helped me break through the mental barriers I had and it's probably done me a lot of good in the long run.

Just make sure you're seeing a doctor every month or so while you take it, as it could lead to some issues with blood pressure. It's not something I've experienced, but better safe than sorry.

Good luck!

girl_inflames

Taphophobia wrote: »

I've taken it for a few months. It's really helped my weight loss (Down to 240 from 310!) probably because it curbs my unhealthy habits. I'm just not hungry anymore. Or, at least not ravenous like I was.

It's become way easier to make healthier choices since I'm not "starving" and just trying to convince myself I should eat whatever I want.

It's a light stimulant, too, which probably helped with my workouts.

Is it a miracle drug? Nah. But what is?
Will it help if you're willing to put in the hard work by dieting and exercising? Absolutely.

Honestly, when it comes down to it, I think it just helped me break through the mental barriers I had and it's probably done me a lot of good in the long run.

Just make sure you're seeing a doctor every month or so while you take it, as it could lead to some issues with blood pressure. It's not something I've experienced, but better safe than sorry.

Good luck!

Exactly this. I took it a couple years back and it curbed my appetite and gave me energy. I also lost a decent amount of weight. I did have some issues with it bringing my heart rate up a little too high at first (I had a high intensity labor job at a factory + I was taking energy pills on top of the phentermine a big no-no) so that was my own fault, really.

HayleyAnne012911

My journey has been back and fourth, and I'm currently at my lowest weight, but also trying to beat diabetes. I started at 425 in 2010, and am now 286. I realized I've lost a whole person, but I'm still thriving to be better. My obgyn gave me provera to induce cycles and since then my cravings have been crazy.
My primary suggested I try phentermine to try to curve the appetite. I do need to drink more water so I'm not to worried about dry mouth.
I'm gonna start this weekend that way if i'm up all night it won't effect my sleep for work

ninerbuff

So what happens when you have to give the phentermine up? Did it teach you that you need to eat less?

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Whitbygramgirl

Can someone tell me a little bit about this? Why take it?

scbelle1965

I'm taking it to help me get back on track with my eating. It curbs my appetite and gives me energy which in turn gives me motivation.

VineshiaCox

I'm currently talking it and I haven't had any side effects at all that are common. It works but the side effect I do have is making me want to stop taking it,Aunt Flow for 3weeks now

branflakes1980

No.

Jenlybean

I just took my first dose yesterday. It was a half pill. I am following my same 1200 calorie diet. Are you taking the full pill? What eating plan are you following?

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mamacita99

Just got a 30 day script - and I'm hoping it will help curb the hunger, and allow me to get my portions under control. My doc said he will prescribe 3 months worth - but I have to come in monthly to check my vitals, and see where I'm at. I already run 2 miles a day, on top of 10,000 steps. Dr. said in 90 days my stomach will shrink so much that tiny portions will fill me up. Yes, I have to make life changes, but seeing results in a short amount of time will motivate me.

quizzicalgrrl

I used it 10 years ago. I tried it again last year and it didn't work!

dc8066

Wickglamgirl wrote: »

Can someone tell me a little bit about this? Why take it?

Phentermine, a contraction of "phenyl-tertiary-butylamine", is a psychostimulant drug of the substituted amphetamine chemical classes, with pharmacology similar to amphetamine. It is used medically as an appetite suppressant.

That. Btw, crack-cocaine helps to lose weight too but what't the cost.

shaypat83

I'm on phentermine now. This is my second one. I love it and when I stopped the first time I didn't gain any weight back. If you go to a great clinic they will teach you how to eat properly.

loveyhowellthethird

I started phen today 1/2 dose so far so good. Was buzzing some, has helped with cravings. I am going to a clinic and counseling. I love carbs and it shows! I m a busy professional and always eating bad foods at lunch and dinner. Keeping carbs under 60 and protein 70 - 100 range 1400 cal. Any users feel free to friend me! Good luck all!

shor0814

I tried it a few years ago for a bit over a week, I think I lived in the bathroom that entire time. I stopped, doctor recommended I try it again, found a new doctor. I am now 100+pounds down and have kept pretty stable for over 18 months through diet. I did gain about 15-20 lbs to keep up with my lifting and am now cutting down and have no problem doing so. Learning how to manage calories and portions has given me a new lease on life. Thyroid meds and some testosterone do help.

BrickHouse2011

I want to take a weight-loss supplement. But I don't wanna pay an arm and a leg for it. I need to help with my cravings

kshama2001

BrickHouse2011 wrote: »

I want to take a weight-loss supplement. But I don't wanna pay an arm and a leg for it. I need to help with my cravings

When I do the following, I don't have cravings:

1. Get sufficient sleep
2. Exercise regularly - when I get the happy hormones from exercise, I'm not prone to seeking them from food.
3. Get sufficient protein in relationship to carbs. I'm not low carb, but reducing carbs and upping protein worked for cravings for me. See also http://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthyliving/fuller/understanding-satiety-feeling-full-after-a-meal.html
4. Eat moderate amounts of fruit. This makes me less interested in higher calorie sweets.
5. Take a magnesium supplement. This can be especially helpful for women premenstrually.
6. Save foods like chocolate for after dinner, in small amounts
7. Stay hydrated
8. Have a calorie deficit that is appropriate for the amount of weight I need to lose. An overly aggressive goal can definitely lead to cravings.
9. Eat at maintenance when my appetite goes up premenstrually.

kshama2001

ninerbuff wrote: »

So what happens when you have to give the phentermine up? Did it teach you that you need to eat less?

I learned nothing from being on phentermine. Well, except distrust of the pharmaceutical weight loss industry.

Here's my favorite post about phentermine:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10329901/phentermine/p1

I have seen a lot of posts on and off about this and other weight loss drugs. I can vouch that they absolutely work. I have lost a lot weight using Phentermine on and off throughout about a 10 year span.

BUT...

The weight doesn't stay off. And those side effects? They are real.

You could take Phentermine and lose the weight, but you might end up like me. I'm 30 years old, slightly over weight, and have moderate tricuspid valve regurgitation. As in, I might need open heart surgery because my heart was damaged by Phentermine. To be clear, I never took it for more than a few months at a time, was monitored by a doctor, and did everything "right".

My lifespan has likely been shortened to lose a few pounds. Weight I could have lost on my own with a little bit of gumption. It wasn't worth it.

jasonraymiller

I prefer COCAINE "I GOT THAT BRICK IN YO FACE"!! Honestly, all I do is take multi-vitamins, green tea matcha in my water when I cycle...drink Atkins or slimfast in the morning which curbs my appetite and exercise, which also curbs my appetite. Control your appetite, with coffee or tea or dense snacks like peanut butter & cottage cheese, sleep enough, exercise and reduce stress...you'll lose weight without Phentermine...