How long does it take phentermine to work?
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Interesting how many 1-post wonders are on this thread (and many of them don't know how to use the return key to create paragraphs to make their "testimonial" readable),
and also how many people are popping in not to answer the question, but to criticize the OP's choices, obviously made in consultation with a doctor, about what is right for her in her situation.dbmata wrote:Heh, you're taking snake oil?
Good luck with that.ck wrote:I fail to understand how taking one drug to "fix" what another did can do anything but cause more damage and further screw things up.
If you don't want or need to use every tool available to lose weight, then don't.billieljaime wrote:I don't buy into diet pills
Eat at a defecit a.nd u will lose.
I encourage you to stop taking those pills if you can.
It's your choice.
But would you tell someone who's in pain not to take tylenol (or morphine, depending)?
Of course not.
For someone who's constantly hungry, an appetite-control medicine is a wonderful, amazing aid, allowing them to learn to eat healthy portions and reset their hunger mechanism.
It's true that eating fewer calories than your body needs results in weight loss.
An appetite suppressant allows people who use it to do exactly that.
It's not magic, it won't cause weight loss, it only helps control appetite.
You're showing your ignorance, but thank you - people will see that & ignore what you say.hearthwood wrote:Another snake oil product, designed specifically to remove money from your wallet, via the Pharm industry. This one designed to supposedly keep you from getting hungry. So you're basically getting injected with who knows what that came out of some chemists bottle, for profit
It is an appetite suppressant, and wouldn't be approved for human use if it had been found to be dangerous or ineffective.
And it's not an injection.
And the contents are known.
Early in the day, like with breakfast or at your midmorning break, because for some people there is a stimulant effect, and you don't want it to keep you awake. If you take it midmorning, the appetite lowering effect would cover lunch, dinner, and all afternoon, maybe a little into the evening.asha wrote:what time of day should I take them
My pharmacy, with a prescription from my doctor.lisa wrote:where is everyone getting it from
Bologna.june wrote:going off Phen is difficult. The doctor I am seeing now weans patients off of it for six months
I had no problem stopping using the medicine. When I decided I wanted to do it, I skipped a dose if I'd lost weight the day before and took a dose if I didn't lose weight. Eventually, after maybe 3 weeks, I realized I wasn't taking it at all. I'm still losing weight, and am appropriately hungry.
Bologna.You have to drink 60 ounces of water minimum per day
That's a good idea anyway, but not due to the medicine.
How fat were you when you started? Because the only people who lose 5 lb a week (healthfully) are the ones who start off morbidly obese, the ones TV shows are made about, the ones who have to be tended to because they can't do anything for themselves, even clean up after peeing.jenny wrote:I've been on Phentermine two months now, and I've lost 45 lbs
(So in part they got fat because of their family, or whoever is feeding them, since they can't get food on their own. Very sad.)
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I lost 8lbs first month. After that nothing. I haven't lost 1 lb since. That was in Aug. My thyroid sucks but right above where they will give me pills. I have no energy at all. The pill hasn't helped me with energy either. I also take b12 shots. Nothing doesn't help one bit. I feel I'm a lost cause at this point.0
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How does Phen help with learning portion control? It lowers your appetite but when you come off of it wouldn't your appetite just come straight back?0
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I took phentermine years ago. I does curb your appetite. It also causes dry mouth, heart palpitations, causes sleeplessness. It DOES NOT teach you how to eat wisely. If you haven't mastered portion control you run the great risk of just going back to your old ways and regaining every single pound. I think we all want to see results quickly, but honestly the best thing you can do for your health is lose more slowly while you adapt better, long term, sustainable good eating habits. Start by using the calculator to figure out your TDEE and cut back about 20%.0
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Hello, I'm 279 lbs and wanna lose weight quickly. Will phentermine help me?
I'm really confused cos there are a lot of negative testimonials.
Cocaine will help you lose weight fast. It should have basically the same negative testimonials as phentermine does, with the one exception of legality. At 279 lb you should not have a problem dropping weight quickly if you use the calculator and start counting calories accurately. Why not try that before you resort to amphetamines?0 -
Hello, I'm 279 lbs and wanna lose weight quickly. Will phentermine help me?
I'm really confused cos there are a lot of negative testimonials.
You didn't gain the weight quickly and you won't lose it quickly. You have to change your lifestyle to keep it off. Trying for a quick fix usually means you want to find an easy way that allows you to keep doing what you were doing. And yhat doesn't work long term.0 -
Why so many rude post? Clearly a lot of people are unhappy and it has nothing to do with their weight.1
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. It does nothing for me energy wise either , I have NO side affects what-so-ever .. It didn't even help me the firsthazelnut861 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.
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. 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 ..hazelnut861 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.
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Who dug up this old post??0
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Has anyone heard of PhenQ diet pills? These are phentermine alternative. I'm looking for testimonials...
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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.0 -
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.0
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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.1 -
(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????
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TrainerNaomiGutierrez 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.
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