23 lbs and counting... Adipex is my friend.

coquetona

Reading through the posts I firstly want to congratulate you on your successful weight loss. I think this is a step in the right direction to a healthier lifestyle. Everyone has a different moment where they realize they want to change and the push in that right direction is different for everyone as well. If this gets you started on your way to health happiness then I think that's great!

As PPs have mentioned you do need to realize this is not a long-term solution. I am happy it's working for you but at the same time people are only trying to help you out by letting you know that once you go off the drug you will have to make healthy decisions on your own. They are only trying to prepare you for what is to come. So far I'm glad you haven't had any side effects. I think that's great!

I was going to leave things at that until I read your line of "If you want to eat rice cakes and run your miles great for you I'll take my happy pill and eat a sensible diet and hit my goal faster than you!!" This site is to encourage eating in moderation, healthy nutrition and exercise for a lifestyle. You won't be able to take this "happy pill" forever and I think it's terrible that you are talking down to people who are making healthy lifestyle changes on their own without the use of medication. "I'm going to hit my goal faster than you!!" This site isn't a competition between pills and diet/exercise, it's a place for people to support and encourage each other.

You do also have to realize that not everyone is at the same point as you are in your journey. I'm down to the last 15lbs and smack dab in the middle of a healthy BMI. I don't think any Dr. in their right mind would suggest I use this drug so please stop talking it up like it is right for everyone. Your audience is a wide range of people.

P.S. I happen to love rice cakes thank you very much. haha

AmanduhB

OK so there probably will be a lot of negitive remarks on this but...

I'm on day 1 of my prescription that my family physician (not medi diet clinic) gave me yesterday after a physical and EKG. I realize I am not the "typical" candidate for a chemical intervention as I weigh 150lbs at 5'4, but my weight has continuously gone up over the past 4 years and my doctor was concerned. My weight loss has been at a stand still for over 6 months; I train with a PT twice a week, hit the gym an additional 1 or 2 times, limit my calorie intake 5 days a week, etc. I'm on a "trial" basis with the meds to see if this will jump start some loss and then I will be off of it. I'm well aware of the side effects and don't mind the extra boost of energy at all

We will see if this can help a sister out lol. Keep up the work friends

alpha2omega

Ironic....I came to MFP to get off the meds.

700845

First of all I just want to say congrats to you for your weight loss! It is difficult for me to understand how mean some people are about people taking adipex. I do believe that there are risks and bad side effects. Heck my dr actually said to me "are you willing to accept the risks of this medicine? Before prescribing it to me. He said that he had one patient develop vegitation on a valve in her heart and it broke loose and caused a stroke. I decided that I am not happy this way and never will be so I accepted that and hope like crazy that doesn't happen to me. Everything we do is risky. But I believe that everyone has a right to accept those risks especially if they know that their weight is already affecting their health. Heck gastric bypass is horrible on the body but so is morbid obesity and all the medical problems that go along with it. I have been on adipex since May 15th. I also began a 1000 calorie diet and exercise a minimum of 30 min every day. I have lost 11 lbs so far. I think the adipex has helped my appetite and I guess most importantly I know I have some help but for only 3 months to loose as much weight as I can. (My dr will not give it to me any longer than 3 months) so, I have more motivation then ever before. Maybe it's all psychological. I don't know but I am motivated and that is the most important thing. I am a RN and work in an ICU and am friends with a few of the DR's at work and while they admit it isn't the most healthy medicine ever and there are risks, they also say it is a very effective drug. I am only 30 years old so I worry less about the serious side effects. Maybe if I were older I would hesitate more to take it. I know that no matter how you loose weight if you go back to your old ways you will gain it back! I just needed it to help keep me motivated so I can get down to a more manageble weight. I had gotton to the point of feeling hopeless like I was too fat to ever loose it all. After my 3 months I will have to continue to work on losing cause I won't be anywhere near my goal weight, but at least I will be happier that I got rid of the first chunk of weight. Good luck to everyone and please try not to judge someone for resorting to prescription help to loose their weight and regain their health! We are all on the same side trying to help each other.

Heatherbelle_87

AH how I love these posts!!

Sooo.... Im a pill taker I think pretty much everyone on my friends lists knows this because I truly enjoy responding to the anti-adipex postings!

I have been on Adipex three times in my life (i am an emotional eater)

Time #1) lost 60 lbs in 4 months. Which took me out of pre-type 2 diabetes-range. And it took me 3 years AND a pregnancy to gain it back.

Time #2) Shortly after pregnancy (couldnt breast feed) kept up my horrible eating habits due to being a stressed out single mom of a newborn/infant. Lost 15 lbs in a month. Did gain it back within a year.

Time #3) 3 Months, lost 48 lbs. Developed healthy eating habits again and discovered MFP. I am still losing (given at a much slower rate) and still have good eating habits.

*NOTE: STILL LOSING AFTER STOPPING ADIPEX*

I only encourage adipex under PHYSICIAN care where you see the actual DOCTOR at every visit (not the PA or Nurse Practitioner) I DO NOT encourage weight loss clinics prescribing it (most are owned and monitored by a physician but you only see the actual physician once maybe twice)

I also tell everyone you MUST develop good habits while on the medication. You also MUST taper off, do not stop cold turkey.

Yes the side-effects listed seem absolutly horrible. But half of those side-effects happen when taking your every day antibiotics! (given Im against unnecessary antibiotics so I take them rarely..... odd since I admit taking diet meds I know). But this is what most physicians and patients NEED to ask::::: Is having this jumpstart a decent trade off to losing no weight at all?
Do I enjoy the constipation? NO! BUT it tells me when I havent been eating enough fruits and veggies. Have I had increased heart rate? Oh Yes! Usually when I was silly enough to drink a coke with my morning pill (this equaled Heather pinging off walls, and talking so fast she could barely process her thoughts and heaven forbid we werent busy at work!) BUT Vicoden (yep pain pills) make me that hyper. You get constipated eating healthy sometimes! and as long as youre drinking the right amount of water you have a very low risk of side-effects (ooops did someone exclude that detail when listing side-effects earlier?)

This site is about healthy weight loss but NO WHERE does it say "all-natural" weight loss. There are gastric bypass patients on here. and Lap-band patients. Those are not natural forms of weight loss (Great options though!) and have more side effects then adipex (more known deaths from gastric bypass then adipex) This is also a prescribed drug (yep controlled substance!) and THANK GOD! I wish EVERY diet pill on the market had to be a controlled substance! So those desperate to jump start their weight loss wouldnt resort to Hydroxy cut, or Hoodia, which have prooven more damaging then adipex to the heart and liver.

Noonoo757

AH how I love these posts!!

Sooo.... Im a pill taker I think pretty much everyone on my friends lists knows this because I truly enjoy responding to the anti-adipex postings!

I have been on Adipex three times in my life (i am an emotional eater)

Time #1) lost 60 lbs in 4 months. Which took me out of pre-type 2 diabetes-range. And it took me 3 years AND a pregnancy to gain it back.

Time #2) Shortly after pregnancy (couldnt breast feed) kept up my horrible eating habits due to being a stressed out single mom of a newborn/infant. Lost 15 lbs in a month. Did gain it back within a year.

Time #3) 3 Months, lost 48 lbs. Developed healthy eating habits again and discovered MFP. I am still losing (given at a much slower rate) and still have good eating habits.

*NOTE: STILL LOSING AFTER STOPPING ADIPEX*

I only encourage adipex under PHYSICIAN care where you see the actual DOCTOR at every visit (not the PA or Nurse Practitioner) I DO NOT encourage weight loss clinics prescribing it (most are owned and monitored by a physician but you only see the actual physician once maybe twice)

I also tell everyone you MUST develop good habits while on the medication. You also MUST taper off, do not stop cold turkey.

Yes the side-effects listed seem absolutly horrible. But half of those side-effects happen when taking your every day antibiotics! (given Im against unnecessary antibiotics so I take them rarely..... odd since I admit taking diet meds I know). But this is what most physicians and patients NEED to ask::::: Is having this jumpstart a decent trade off to losing no weight at all?
Do I enjoy the constipation? NO! BUT it tells me when I havent been eating enough fruits and veggies. Have I had increased heart rate? Oh Yes! Usually when I was silly enough to drink a coke with my morning pill (this equaled Heather pinging off walls, and talking so fast she could barely process her thoughts and heaven forbid we werent busy at work!) BUT Vicoden (yep pain pills) make me that hyper. You get constipated eating healthy sometimes! and as long as youre drinking the right amount of water you have a very low risk of side-effects (ooops did someone exclude that detail when listing side-effects earlier?)

This site is about healthy weight loss but NO WHERE does it say "all-natural" weight loss. There are gastric bypass patients on here. and Lap-band patients. Those are not natural forms of weight loss (Great options though!) and have more side effects then adipex (more known deaths from gastric bypass then adipex) This is also a prescribed drug (yep controlled substance!) and THANK GOD! I wish EVERY diet pill on the market had to be a controlled substance! So those desperate to jump start their weight loss wouldnt resort to Hydroxy cut, or Hoodia, which have prooven more damaging then adipex to the heart and liver.

i loved reading your post lol i dont advocate any kind of meds but i try to see both sides of the situation, i see people on here that do all kinds of meal replacements shakes that are loaded with all kinds of crazy stuff, i see people taking all kind of supplements because they want to tone and body build, lap bands, gastros i mean you name it its on here so i dont stand in judgment at all i simply say teach yourself healthy habits that will last a life time and make sure you are being watched by a doctor while on a prescription and make sure you really need it and the doc isnt just giving you a quick fix to put money in his pocket. At the end of the day hey what ever floats your boat as long as you dont damage yourself in the process.

AmBeRLyNnGETTINThIN

I TOO AM BEING PRESCRIBED ADIPEX BY MY DOCTOR. HE IS A WEIGHT LOSS PHYSICIAN WHICH I THINK IS MUCH BETTER THEN HAVING A FAMILY DOCTOR PRESCRIBING IT....I JUST DONT THINK THEY GIVE U EVERYTHING U NEED TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN YOUR WEIGHTLOSS DURING AND AFTER. I THINK THAT IS IS VERY RUDE FOR THOSE THAT DO NOT AGREE WITH ALTERNATIVES TO ASSISTING WITH WEIGHT LOSS, ARE MAKING RUDE REMARKS ON THIS POST. WHAT YOU MUST UNDERSTAND IS THAT MOST OF US THAT ARE SEEKING THE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE THAT ADIPEX GIVES US, HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING ELSE. I HAVE TRIED THE REDUCED CALORIES AND EXERCISE, I HAVE TRIED ALL KINDS OF THINGS...I AM 5'0 AND ANYTHING OVER 115 LSEEKING LOOKS CHUBBY ON US! GOT NEWS...I STARTED OFF AT 244 LBS AND AGAIN I AM 5'0, I AM ABOUT 35 DAYS IN AND HAVE LOST 26 LBS! LET ME EXPLAIN SOMETHING TO YOU....THIS PILL IS TO BE TAKEN AS PRESCRIBED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN...IF UR PHYSICIAN PRESCRIBES YOU SOMETHING FOR UR DEPRESSION...IM SURE U ARE GOING TO TAKE IT....IF UR DOCTOR SAYS HEY IF U DONT LOST THIS WEIGHT YOU GOING TO DIE, HAVE DIABETES ETC, AND OFFERS SOME KIND OF ASSISTANCE AFTER U HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING ELSE....THEN I THINK MOST ARE GOING TO SAY YES PLEASE. FOR I WANT TO SAY THAT MY PHYSICIAN DOESN'T PRESRIBE TO JUST ANYONE OFF THE STREET. UR BMI HAS TO BE OVER 30 AND THEY WILL ONLY TREAT U TO 27. I TAKE HALF A PILL IN THE MORNING AND HALF A PILL IN THE AFTERNOON. FOR THOSE THAT ABUSE THE DRUG....THEY WILL REAP THE CONSEQUENCES....HOWEVER IF U HAVE DONE YOUR INVESTIGATING YOU WILL SEE THAT MOST SIDE EFFECTS AFFECT A VERY SMALLER POPULATION AS WITH ANY PRESCRIPTION DRUG. THE ONLY THING THAT ADIPEX DOES IS TEACH U TO EAT LESS, IT SUPPRESSES THAT HUNGER TRIGGER. YOU DO HAVE TO COUNT YOUR CALORIES....IF U ARE GOING TO DEPEND ON THE PILL TO DO IT ALL...GOOD LUCK....IT WONT WORK. I DO ZUMBA EVERY NIGHT FOR 65 MINUTES, I EAT NO MORE THEN 1200 CALORIES A DAY, AND DRINK MY RECOMMENDED AMOUNY OF WATER EVERY DAY! IF U ARE GOING TO SIT ON THE COUCH AND POP 2 ADIPEX IN A DAY...YEAH

AmBeRLyNnGETTINThIN

CONTINUED......YOU WILL NOT LOSE WEIGHT U WILL NOT DO ANYTHING AS A MATTER OF FACT. I KNOW FAR TOO MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE KEPT WEIGHT OFF AND SUCCEEDED, HAD NO SIDE EFFECTS, AND HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE DRUG WHAT SO EVER. THIS COMING FROM A PERSON THAT NEVER NEVER NEVER TAKES EVEN A TYLENOL TO HELP A HEAD ACHE AND WHO HAS HAD A SUBSTANCE ABUSER IN MY FAMILY.....I WOULD NEVER NEVER NEVER PUT ANYTHING IN MY BODY THAT I THOUGHT WOULD BE SOMETHING THAT I COULDN'T TAKE MYSELF OFF OF.....AN ADDICT HAS THE ABILITY TO SAY NO BUT CHOOSES NOT TOO. I THINK ADDICTIONS ARE BOGUS AND IF U EVER TALK TO AN ADDICT....THEY WILL TELL U THEMSELVES....THEY CHOOSE TO TAKE THEIR DRUGS....THE DRUG DOESN'T TELL THEM TO DO TAKE IT.....SO FOR THOSE OF U THAT HAVEN'T EVER HAD ADIPEX BUT ARE JUST JUMPING ON THE JUDGEMENT TRAIN PLEASE REFRAIN FROM UR NEGATIVE REMARKS....CAUSE IN THE END...WHEN WE HAVE KEPT OUR WEIGHT OFF I KNOW I WILL BE FIRST TO COME BACK AND SAY TOLD YOU SO....I LOVE THIS SITE AND THE MOTIVATION IS WONDERFUL AND ITS AWFUL TO READ ALL THE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK THAT HAS BEEN POSTED....PLEASE JUST CONGRATULATE THE PERSON ON THEIR WEIGHT LOSS AND MOTIVATE THEM....DONT PASS JUDGEMENT. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY SIDE EFFECTS AT ALL FROM ADIPEX....AND FIND MYSELF ACTUALLY FORGETTING TO TAKE MY PILLS A LOT OF THE TIMES....I HAVEN'T FELT ANY DIFFERENT....NO HEADACHES, MOOD SWINGS, ETC....I WILL REMAIN ON ADIPEX UNTIL MY BMI IS 27 I STARTED OFF AT 47.7 AND I HAVE 102 LBS TO .LOSE WHILE ON ADIPEX, AFTER THAT MY GOAL IS TO GO TO 130....I WILL DO I WILL MAINTAIN MY 1200 CALS A DAY, AND MY STRICT WORK OUT REGIMEN AND EATING THE RIGHT THINGS, I WILL BE A SUCCESS STORY.

tatiana_13

I'm sure it does help. But, as others have said...what will you do when you've reached your goal? And the doctor says...well, you no longer meet the medical qualifications for this drug, and stops giving you the script? And you stop taking it, and your hunger comes back?

Not trying to rain on your parade. While this is a "hard work and sweat" website, the research is pretty clear that obesity is a medical problem/public health concern that most people will *never* overcome. All the preaching in the world won't change that fact. So anything that helps people, I am the last person to poo-poo their efforts out of turn. The research probably shows that this pill doesn't have a great long-term success rate. But, of course, the research shows that diet and exercise interventions alone have horrible success rates, and here we all are, on MFP, still trying those too...

But I would ask your doctor that question. What *do* most of his or her patients do once they've lost the weight? How do they cope with their no longer suppressed appetite? Because, really, losing weight, although it feels like the hardest thing in the world while we're doing.it..most of us have done it at least once. Usually a great deal more than once. We know how to lose weight. Its really the keeping it off that becomes the real battle. When you ask that question, if your doctor gives you a blank stare or gives you some vague nonsense about sensible eating habits, I'd try and find a better physician or an office with a better set of weight loss supports, because, as others have said, you'll eventually need more than the appetite suppressant qualities of the medication to keep the weight off.

wonnder1

Everyone knows this is a paid advert/troll right? Whatever, the risks, and the cost far outweigh the benefits in my opinion. Just one more reason the diet industry is a billion dollar one.

wonnder1

Edit-duplicate. arghh.

ChantalGG

I dont understand... why not just cut the calories and have some discipline? 1600 calories is more than enough to fill you up for the day you just need to make the right food choices. I went from eating everything and anything that would taste good and it was a lot of cravings, food is a drug for me and it helped me feel better. if you drink lots of water throughout the day, it helps fill you up so you don't have the hungry feeling half way between meals. Anyways, i stopped eating 3000 plus calories a day to 1200 - 1500 a day without a pill so it is possible.

Mads1997

Congrats on your success. I have tried adipex before, it does suppress the appetite and provide super energy. The downside of this drug is once you stop taking it, you gain "ALL" the weight you lost and much more. Quick fixes aren't lasting. Do what works for you and your body. Best Wishes!!!!!

"Quick fixes aren't lasting".......................so true.

GiniN

I assume the original poster knew this would generate controversy, so I am not going congratulate or offer encouragement. Just reporting my own experience.

I have tried various "diet" pills throughout my adult life (over a period of 25+ years), including phen-fen way back when. Each time, I thought it was a miracle. All the energy! No hunger! Feel like I could do everything and wash the windows, too! And I felt GOOD, almost euphoric. Probably because of the quick and "effortless" weight loss and boundless energy. And there were ALWAYS physicians who were only too happy to write the prescriptions. I know many others who have made similar efforts, and no one I know had a lasting result.

Each time I lost a lot of weight very quickly. I was sure that I would never let my weight creep up again. And each time I gained it all back, usually within months. And all these years later, I ended up at my highest weight ever.

Finally, I came to the point where my weight plus aging prevented me from doing most of the things I liked. I had so much joint and back pain that I could barely walk. I knew if I didn't work on this NOW, I would be an invalid and die an early death. I have been working very hard on eating healthy and exercising for the past 3 months, working with a dietician and a personal trainer. It has been expensive, and it is the toughest thing I have ever done. But for the first time in my life I feel like food is not the enemy. I've learned better habits, and eat enough (1200-1500 cal per day with lots of fruit/veg, water, and minimal processed food) that I am not hungry. Mind you, it hasn't been easy. My weight loss has been slower than I would like, and I don't like the amount of time I have to spend on exercise. But at least I am improving.

I would love it if there was a pharmaceutical that would speed up weight loss and give me lots of energy and lead to LASTING weight loss. But I've been through it so many times and I know that the result is not what I want. Back when I was taking the pills, no one could dissuade me; I thought I knew better. But now I think I wasted a lot of my life chasing this, and that all the drugs did was to prolong the journey.

If you are going to continue this (and it sounds like you will) I hope it works for you. But I urge you to also get information about nutrition and start applying it, even though the drugs stifle your appetite for now. And start being more active. And hopefully you have a good physician who is monitoring your overall health. Best wishes

parrotmomma1

This is so true. I have been on adipex as well after speaking to friends and reading as well. I can tell u I have had no changes other than they truly take away my cravings. No sudden burst of energy. I nice mild lift I would say. No racing heart. No dizziness. I really feel no different.other than suppressing my appetite and actually able to be productive.something to remember. Medications do not treat everyone the same! I am glad I made the choice to take the script.it is simple really if you are not comfortable taking them call your doc. Something else to remember U MUST DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. I despise water but drink half my body weighing ounces every day. 100 oz. Flavor it with zero calories Milo. Flushes the impurities out. Negative comments turn people away from something that may actually help some one. And the point of this board is to help.or so I thought!

jeffpettis

I dont understand... why not just cut the calories and have some discipline? 1600 calories is more than enough to fill you up for the day you just need to make the right food choices. I went from eating everything and anything that would taste good and it was a lot of cravings, food is a drug for me and it helped me feel better. if you drink lots of water throughout the day, it helps fill you up so you don't have the hungry feeling half way between meals. Anyways, i stopped eating 3000 plus calories a day to 1200 - 1500 a day without a pill so it is possible.

I figured someone would beat me to it! I'm sure that this is an advert., but I was thinking the same thing, if you are on a "strict" 1600 calorie a day diet, that alone is going to make you lose weight!!! It never ceases to amaze me how some people will work so hard to find a way around self discipline and exercise! The original poster said something about not exercising just taking the drug in one post, and then said something about all their hard work in another post. Really??? What hard work? Now I know there are those that have a valid eating disorder, and need some sort of appetite suppresant, but for most it is a lack of desire to dig deep enough to find some self discipline!!! 1600 calories a day and some good sweat sessions will give you far better lasting results than some little pill!!! :explode:

tkwilliams67

Congrat's on your success, whatever you do someone is going to have something negative to say. You have to do what works for you, I would encourage you to learn to eat while you are taking Adipex, that way when you stop taking it you can maintain your weightloss. If you don't learn how to eat properly you will gain it all back and some... People are saying that it is addictive and it has side effects, everything you take can be addictive if you have an addictive personality and any, any medicine you take, prescibed or not has side effects.... I again applaud you on your weightloss, keep up the good work...:flowerforyou:

Shineonme06

Do you have a hard time getting your daily calories intake on adipex? Since it makes u eat less

allybtucker

I say it's an advert too. No friends, no pic, no info. All signs point to advert. Prove me wrong Tsartele!

craft338

everyone is different, mentally, physically, or health wise, and of course money and general life situations play a part, but personally, in my opinion, i think (just getting those words out of the way in advance before i get yelled at)

i disagree with the pills being a long term solution to a weight problem. if you need to take them because of health reasons where your weight is a problem, or you want to take them for short amounts of time to help you jump start your diet, then fine. but i don't think that you should take a pill that you don't NEED when some extra effort and will power will most likely get you results. if, there is nothing physically wrong with you, and after you educate yourself on the correct and healthy way of exercising and dieting, there are still not results, then a real doctor, nutritionist, or personal trainer might be able to help.

cajuntinkerbell

I am currenly taking adipex and I love it, the first time I took it I lost 16 pounds in a month with diet and excercise. After I ran out of pills and couldn't afford to go back to the doctor (just the visit cost $100) I gained half of the weight back because I got lazy and quit eating right and going to the gym. You can't just sit on your butt and eat what you want when you're done taking them, keep up the diet and excercise plan and you should keep it off. No I don't recommend it as a long term solution but its a good kick start to a good diet and excercise program. The only side effects I experienced were dry mouth and jitters, both of which went away after a week. I think this time I'm going to stick with it.

VeroM1234

So damn annoyed by these stupid advertisements....!!! They are evrywhere!!!

People need help and try to look for info and always fall in those stupid publicity....

(Not talking about evryone here that replied but to the OP)

kt_smatie

Hello, i started taking Adipex yesterday, I am just wondering what sort of calorie intake and exercise plan you used to get the most out of the Adipex?

RdySetGO11

Hoodia does the same thing and its all natural.

Does it really? I have wondered about that. I have taken phentermine and lost 33 lbs on it the first time and gained 15 of it back and then lost that 15lbs again and have maintained it for 6 months. I'm trying to break this stubborn plateau and I need some sort of appetite surpressant because I LOVE food! lol

Demoneia

I'd often wished that I could just start off at not a bad weight and start from there. Having a lot of weight to lose just is discouraging sometimes and it's a lot easier to exercise once you've lost some weight. The side effects frankly don't sound much worse than birth control pills or anti-depressants. I thought about taking a weight loss prescription but I heard it caused anal leaking so I decided that was one side effect I couldn't live with lol.

pinksocks73

Where are you getting adipex? Is that not pondimin? The lethal half of phen-fen? I know phentermine is still prescribed today as the safer half of the old phen-fen diet...be careful with the adipex.

charmedbrat

ive gone from 329-287 with the adipex... LOVE it... my mom wants to get on it now... i had some side effects in the begginning but not anymore... i love it...

Heatherbelle_87

Where are you getting adipex? Is that not pondimin? The lethal half of phen-fen? I know phentermine is still prescribed today as the safer half of the old phen-fen diet...be careful with the adipex.

Adipex IS phentermine

Adipex = Brand name

Phentermine = Generic name

Its the equivalent of calling tylenol, Acetometophyn (yeah theres a reason everyone calls it tylenol ) Ibuprofen=motrin

jmuller815

I love love love phen/adipex... It is a tool to help you get into the groove of eating better. Thats exactly what is happening w me. I think I wouldn't have been motivated to accomplish what i have in 2 months w/o it. Now when I stop I have healthy eating habits so I wont regain. I go to the dr, give him 20 bucks a week, get a b-shot & my seven pills, its totally worth it for me. I love the accountabilty knowing that I get weighed every fri morning. Yes there is risk of addiction, but thats where willpower comes into play, u don't let the drugs control you. If u have addictive personality traits, then this isnt for you at all. Speed is not a drug of choice for me, so i don't forsee any issues there. My little half a pill in the morning is just enuff to keep the fat kid craving monsters away. I say yes to the weight loss helpers, Phen, alli & fiber!!! Good Luck to all of u!!

Nikki206

I was told that it takes about a month to begin to form a habit. If Adipex helps to control your appetite and cravings in order for you to get your eating habits into shape then go for it. Being in the mental health field I do have some strong opinions about it.

-I think it should only be prescribed IF the side effects are outweighed by the potential benefits of the drug for example, if you are obese and have diabetes, heart disease, etc. in your family.
-I don't think people should take it if they are only in need of losing 30-50 lbs. I think this should be reserved for the obese with a potential for the future health conditions.
- It needs to be monitored by the doctor very closely. I'm talking monthly meetings where they go over the side effects again, monitor weight loss, talk about nutrition, calorie intake, exercise, etc.
- DON'T always trust your doctor. I know that they went to school forever so they should know what they are doing but I switched doctors recently because he was prescription happy and instead of really listening to me he would prescribe me stuff. I have been given prescriptions that I never even had filled. My suggestion, do your research, I never take anything without researching the side effects, I look up other people's reactions to it and then I determine if I can handle the very worst of it. I don't care if it's an antibiotic, cough medicine, I'm talking ANYTHING.
- Make sure you always make someone close to you aware that you are taking something with side effects like Adipex has, just to make sure you don't have any personality changes or whatever. That way if you don't see it, they will. There is a reason you are only allowed to take it for one to three months then are taken off of it for awhile.

Overall, everyone reacts differently, everyone has things they can and can't handle and some people need that little boost of help. Don't feel bad about it, just make sure you take things seriously and make permanent lifestyle changes that carry over when you are done taking it. Some people can do it with just diet and exercise and some need a boost.

GOOD LUCK!!!! Only you know what is good for you just make sure you are aware of the addictive qualities of the drug and make those lifestyle changes so you don't gain it back.