How long does it take phentermine to work?

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  • Tonibadr
    Tonibadr Posts: 6 Member
    Tonibadr wrote: »
    I lost within a few days, not much though. I lost 17 pounds in 2 months. I couldn't eat so basically I starved myself. The second time I tried it I lost nothing and that was after 3 weeks. I hated phen but was desperate. I ate decent, exercised regularly and hard, had a physically demanding job, and nada so I tried it. Ehh it was mu thyroid after all and I feel so much better now. The phen did nothing for energy for me; I could go to sleep all day after taking it.
    . It does nothing for me energy wise either , I have NO side affects what-so-ever .. It didn't even help me the first 10 weeks my Dr had to mix it with another prescription ..

  • cookiealbright
    cookiealbright Posts: 605 Member
    Who dug up this old post??
  • jimjim111
    jimjim111 Posts: 5 Member
    Has anyone heard of PhenQ diet pills? These are phentermine alternative. I'm looking for testimonials...

    :o
  • misskarne
    misskarne Posts: 1,765 Member
    jimjim111 wrote: »
    Has anyone heard of PhenQ diet pills? These are phentermine alternative. I'm looking for testimonials...

    :o

    Try a calorie deficit instead. It's free, it's guaranteed to work if you do it properly, and it doesn't come with any nasty side effects.
  • The amount of time it takes for phentermine to "kick in" depends on whether or not it is 'time release'. It also depends on whether you took it with food, on an empty stomach or with water.

    I have taken this medication on and off for ten years.

    This medication is only a tool, and not an 'answer' to one's weight issues. I suggest focusing on weight training, and eating a healthy protein rich diet. Put on as much muscle as you can, and during the phentermine cycle (yes, it should be seen as a cycle) continue focusing on weight training. What many people do not understand, is that body weight is not the most important thing. Keep your eye on putting on as much muscle as you can, whilst losing body fat. Muscle keeps the fat in check.

    From my experience, phentermine is a great medication and very effective. Try using it only after a body building cycle, and continue your weight training.
  • ALSABLUE
    ALSABLUE Posts: 5 Member
    edited September 2015
    Thanks so much for posting this. I just started it 2 weeks ago. I've been really focused on my diet. I don't plan to use it long so healthy habits are a must.
  • jimjim111
    jimjim111 Posts: 5 Member
    Finally, I started taking PhenQ diet pills. I already lost 8 lbs for 2 weeks. Feeling so much motivated about my future progress. I also drink much water and reduced my daily calorie intake to 1800 calores.

    Current weight: 285 lbs.
  • sunandmoons
    sunandmoons Posts: 415 Member
    My friend took adipex.phen-phen for 4 months and now has heart valve issues . She takes 6 pills a day for her heart. .. every day for the rest of her life. She cant get her heart rate up too high or she has chest pain. Has to go to the doctor every 3 months for tests and they are expensive. She gained back what she lost.

    No thank you. There is nothing wrong with hunger. Get a natural high with exercise. Restless nights, dry mouth and heart valve sputters? Doctor expenses, time off of work, pills for the rest of your life? Gain back the weight once you stop taking phen.

    Not a road Im willing to risk.
  • sunandmoons
    sunandmoons Posts: 415 Member
    edited September 2015
    (Psychotropic Substances, amphetamine) Adipex, Phen-phen, PhenQ

    Oh and the doctors appointment fee, as well as the prescription 100.00 or month...... THEN:

    increased blood pressure
    psychosis
    heart palpitations
    inability to keep an erection
    difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
    arrhythmia
    restlessness
    dizziness
    tremor
    insomnia
    shortness of breath
    chest pain
    swelling of the legs and ankles
    difficulty doing exercise that you have been able to do
    dry mouth
    unpleasant taste
    diarrhea
    constipation
    vomiting
    decreased interest in sexual intercourse
    dry mouth
    false or unusual sense of well-being
    hives or welts
    itching
    loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
    redness of the skin
    skin rash
    constipation
    unpleasant taste
    difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
    Serious regurgitant cardiac valvular disease
    Risk of abuse and dependence
    headaches
    arrhythmia
    sleep apnea
    mitral heart valve regurgitation
    tricuspid valve insufficiency

    Hunger is a natural part of living. How you answer that is up to you.
    Many in this community have lost more then 100 pounds without diet pills.

    With the risk and cost.. is it really worth it????


  • ciraira87
    ciraira87 Posts: 1 Member
    The amount of time it takes for phentermine to "kick in" depends on whether or not it is 'time release'. It also depends on whether you took it with food, on an empty stomach or with water.

    I have taken this medication on and off for ten years....

    How long are your On/off cycles? I was on Phentermine for 6 months, came off them and gained 30 lbs, while still doing a crossfit and Zumba regimen 5-6 times a week. The first time I did Phentermine, I gained 60lbs in 4 months! How do you cope with the return of appetite. That is my issue. My appetite, all I want to do is eat. An I eat healthy, (Green smoothies, eggs, spinach, legumes, proteins....) but I just eat sooo much.. sigh.

  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    ciraira87 wrote: »
    The amount of time it takes for phentermine to "kick in" depends on whether or not it is 'time release'. It also depends on whether you took it with food, on an empty stomach or with water.

    I have taken this medication on and off for ten years....

    How long are your On/off cycles? I was on Phentermine for 6 months, came off them and gained 30 lbs, while still doing a crossfit and Zumba regimen 5-6 times a week. The first time I did Phentermine, I gained 60lbs in 4 months! How do you cope with the return of appetite. That is my issue. My appetite, all I want to do is eat. An I eat healthy, (Green smoothies, eggs, spinach, legumes, proteins....) but I just eat sooo much.. sigh.

    You need to focus on re-learning how to eat, proper portion sizes, etc. Phentermine curbs your appetite, but it does nothing to teach you healthy habits.

    Perhaps you should set up your calorie goals on MFP, purchase a food scale, and try to accurately measure your intake for a while. Ditch the phentermine - you've been on it more than once and it has done nothing to help you long term.
  • ChristinaOrr65
    ChristinaOrr65 Posts: 112 Member
    ciraira87 wrote: »
    The amount of time it takes for phentermine to "kick in" depends on whether or not it is 'time release'. It also depends on whether you took it with food, on an empty stomach or with water.

    I have taken this medication on and off for ten years....

    How long are your On/off cycles? I was on Phentermine for 6 months, came off them and gained 30 lbs, while still doing a crossfit and Zumba regimen 5-6 times a week. The first time I did Phentermine, I gained 60lbs in 4 months! How do you cope with the return of appetite. That is my issue. My appetite, all I want to do is eat. An I eat healthy, (Green smoothies, eggs, spinach, legumes, proteins....) but I just eat sooo much.. sigh.

    I had bad experiences with gaining weight after using phentermine also. Maybe you should look into taking something that is natural to help with your appetite so you don't have to worry about cycling on an off so much. Drinking green tea helps me, and there are supplements like Liporidex you can try.
  • allym979
    allym979 Posts: 9 Member
    Personally, I think all this stuff is bad news
  • mommamia30189
    mommamia30189 Posts: 82 Member
    kelinore wrote: »
    I started taking this today as well. It's been years since I've taken it. I actually find it doesn't suppress my appetite like my Vyvanse does for my A.D.D. I'm a bit nervous to take both though, considering they're both amphetamines.. I've lost about 20 pounds with out, but once I started taking my A.D.D. medicine daily like i'm supposed to is when i noticed the difference... I exercise and eat right now.. That is 80% of weight loss is eating right.
    I am also on Vyvanse and take phentermine. I worry alot about haing a high tolerance or what will happen when i stop taking either of them. Have you had many bad side effects from taking both?
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    Zombie thread! This one just keeps coming back!