Phentermine 37.5

katrinaevening

Don't do it. I was given this in highschool and went from 260 to 180. Like everyone else said you are never hungry and have tonz of energy, but the INSTANT I stopped I would gain weight. It didn't teach me to eat right, it just allowed me to stop eating while having the energy to exercise and do things. It took me YEARS to recover from it.

missezwright

To the posters that say just eat right and exercise, sometimes it is not that simple for everyone. I have a serious addiction to food. The Phentermine helps curb those urges to just eat. Exercising is not a problem for me, but food is. I'm an taking this time while taking the pill to change my eating habits and adopt a routine that I can stick to. I'm not using it to just drop a bunch of weight then go back to the same thing I did before. I seriously could not have done it without the pill, because of how severe my food cravings were. I have noticed when I skip days it is starting to get easier to control my food myself. It is all in how you utilize the pill while taking it and taking advantage of that time frame to adopt new habits. I am still busting my *kitten* to exercise and lose weight, so at no time would I be ashamed to say I used the pill for assistance! It is not for everyone, so if it's not for you then move on to another thread and not put down the people who it works for.

MrsGriffin67

Stop...eat less move more. Your welcome.

If only it were that easy. I have been keeping a deficit of 1000 calories for months now and cannot seem to lose weight. I have tried eating at 1200/1500/1800 calories. I think that there are some of us that truly struggle with food addiction and/or the inability to lose weight. I am constantly walking and exercising. As a matter of fact, on the days I work (4x/wk) I am getting close to 13,000 steps per day. On my days off, I hike and run stairs. Still I struggle with losing just a pound. While I appreciate your sarcasm and your inability to understand how everyone is different, not everyone can be as perfect as you.

BBeccaJean

I took Phentermine for a month almost 3 years ago. It's basically legal meth. It gave me anxiety, made me sweat really bad, gave me hot flashes, and my heart felt like it was going to explode. I didn't really eat anything that month either. I would recommend finding something else!

jennifershoo

Methamphetamine:



Phentermine:



Draw your own conclusion.

rachseby

I'm with you! I just started taking it and the only side effect is dry mouth, and that just makes me drink more water. I had been trying to lose weight for 4 months with no success. I hope that this helps.

rachseby

"If only it were that easy. I have been keeping a deficit of 1000 calories for months now and cannot seem to lose weight. I have tried eating at 1200/1500/1800 calories. I think that there are some of us that truly struggle with food addiction and/or the inability to lose weight. I am constantly walking and exercising. As a matter of fact, on the days I work (4x/wk) I am getting close to 13,000 steps per day. On my days off, I hike and run stairs. Still I struggle with losing just a pound. While I appreciate your sarcasm and your inability to understand how everyone is different, not everyone can be as perfect as you."

I don't know why people feel that they need to judge! It is a personal choice, and if someone wants to take it, why should anyone else care?

casalina123

Hi there-how did it go at the cardiologist? i hope all is well with you. I started Phentermine on 6/3 and have lost 11 lbs but after reading reviews of convulsions, seizures, and heart problems, i am scared now. I actually haven't had any problems while on it at all-except for the first day I couldn't sleep and then I am a bit irritable and dry mouth-but other than that I have experienced no bad side effects. But after reading all this stuff , I think I am giving myself a panic attack

Cassycat

I took phentermine in the beginning of my weightloss, and yep, it helped me dropped the pounds like whoa.

After realizing that it completely voided any appetite i had, i had to force myself to eat 3 healthy meals daily. If you can do this, you'll be fine. REMEMBER TO EAT.

And yes, it puts stress on your heart, but it also helps you lose weight, which takes stress OFF of your heart. It's a strange wonky tradeoff.

I believe i'm one of the few who have been able to keep the weight off after stopping the drug. I've been maintaining 140 since July of 2011. I eat right (when able), i exercise occasionally (pole dance), and have been off of it for 2 years and have no problem keeping the weight off.

dellaquilaa

So many people ask about Phentermine on here...ugh!
I took it a few years ago - it COMPLETELY wiped out my appetite. Which sure, when you're a fan of crash & fad diets, you think "that's awesome!" but it's not. I never had to think about eating - I was just never, ever hungry so I would completely forget to eat. When I did eat, I ate crap. I was also working 2 part time jobs and in an accel. nursing program at the same time.
I lost 60 pounds just eating smaller portions in about 4 months. But I also ended up with Vit D & E deficiencies, was anemic and could go 1+ week without having a bowel movement because I simply wasn't putting enough into my stomach.

Add that to the fact that the slightest bit of exercise (walking up a flight of stairs or having sex) sent me into cardiac dysrhythmia, and you can see why I'm not a fan. It works for weight loss, but not for health.

Fit2BeFly

Definitely a quick fix, but will gain it all back eventually. I took these pills about four years ago. I lost 52 pounds in a year. I also have hormone issues. I didn't lose 40 pounds in 2 months like some. I had a difficult time working out as well. Its an emotional rollercoaster, but fun while it last. I suggest losing the weight the natural hard way.

norahwynn

I've never heard of it. But I want to lose weight the correct and healthy way. It's taking me longer than I'd like, but I feel that I'll be able to sustain this way of eating and exercising for the rest of my life.

wolfmedic25

I started taking Phentermine 37.5 once a day approximately one month ago. Everyone I talked to that had been on it told me to use it to crash diet. I passed up their advice and used portion control while eating raw veggies and fruit. I have been trimming lean steak and sticking even closer to chicken. Water only for drinks with maybe one or two black coffee and unsweet tea mixed in. I have lost 23 pounds this month. I'm a paramedic so I am almost always running on little or no sleep. The phentermine gives you plenty of energy and focus during the day lasting about 12 hours. Therefore take it early so you can sleep at night. Just like it was said above, it is literally using "legal speed" to lose weight so weigh your risks. The benefit of losing a large percentage of weight and decreasing your risk of heart disease usually out weighs the risks though. If you do get on it don't waste it like most and keep up on your exercise. It should only be used as a supplement to aid you in starting a lifestyle change. I did little or no exercise out of work due to fatigue. Once on phentermine I began walking 1 mile a day escalating my work out throughout the month. I ended this month walking 6 miles without fatigue and I am able to jog 1.5 miles without a break. The lifestyle change for me was more than diet and exercise though since I have 3 kids. It was more about getting up off my butt and getting outside. I signed up for my first 5K this week and I have set my goal for a 10K sometime next year. Like I already said, if you do get on it look at it as a jumpstart to a lifestyle change and an aid that will not be available for an extended length of time. Whatever you decide good luck.

Also the only side effects I have had are mild palpitations and the brief thoughts that I can do way more than I really could. LOL.

nmuwildcat

I can't take any weight loss pills because of my mental health. =/

rosemiller11

My doctor put me on a weight loss plan with phentermine and b-12 shots once a month. I must say.... the results are quick an addition to still being able to eat what you want. After they took me off, I gained everything back except for 5 lbs. It is a quick fix, but I recommend a lifestyle change in order to keep the weight off.

This is my story in a nutshell. I lost 20 lbs in 3 months, and that was eating mostly what I wanted (did cut out soda tho), and not working out at all. I was in nursing school at the time and literally sat on my butt in class for 8 hours every day, then came home and studied, so sat on my butt even more, so no exercise at all. I did not change my lifestyle, so I gained back after I went off of them, but I have several friends who have had excellent results. As far as side effects, I had more energy than usual, and was able to stay awake through class even on days I had had little sleep. I loved that side effect! I was more thirsty than usual, but as has been mentioned before, this is a good thing. If you start, be sure to view it as a tool to help you start making the right lifestyle choices. Good Luck!

Dianakrugle

I took it years ago and lost 30 lbs but gained it back plus some. Went back on it a few years later and almost had a heart attack. I was hospitalized and quickly taken off of it. It cuts your appetite but is not the healthy way to do it. Eating healthy non processed foods is the way to go. I am down 80lbs since Feb 14th, 2012 and only have 43lbs left to my personal goal and the nutritionists.

cfriend71

I took it years ago too, lost, and then regained it all plus some weight.

I am now using all natural supplements, exercise, and healthy eating/lifestyle and have lost 38 lbs in 2 months by doing so!

This works so well for me

sweebum

The heart risks would never be worth it for me.

Warnings and Precautions
Coadministration with Other Drug Products for Weight Loss

Phentermine hydrochloride tablets are indicated only as short-term (a few weeks) monotherapy for the management of exogenous obesity. The safety and efficacy of combination therapy with Phentermine and any other drug products for weight loss including prescribed drugs, over-the-counter preparations, and herbal products, or serotonergic agents such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, paroxetine), have not been established. Therefore, coadministration of Phentermine and these drug products is not recommended.
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) – a rare, frequently fatal disease of the lungs – has been reported to occur in patients receiving a combination of Phentermine with fenfluramine or dexfenfluramine. The possibility of an association between PPH and the use of Phentermine alone cannot be ruled out; there have been rare cases of PPH in patients who reportedly have taken Phentermine alone. The initial symptom of PPH is usually dyspnea. Other initial symptoms may include angina pectoris, syncope or lower extremity edema. Patients should be advised to report immediately any deterioration in exercise tolerance. Treatment should be discontinued in patients who develop new, unexplained symptoms of dyspnea, angina pectoris, syncope or lower extremity edema, and patients should be evaluated for the possible presence of pulmonary hypertension.
Valvular Heart Disease

Serious regurgitant cardiac valvular disease, primarily affecting the mitral, aortic and/or tricuspid valves, has been reported in otherwise healthy persons who had taken a combination of Phentermine with fenfluramine or dexfenfluramine for weight loss. The possible role of Phentermine in the etiology of these valvulopathies has not been established and their course in individuals after the drugs are stopped is not known. The possibility of an association between valvular heart disease and the use of Phentermine alone cannot be ruled out; there have been rare cases of valvular heart disease in patients who reportedly have taken Phentermine alone.
Development of Tolerance, Discontinuation in Case of Tolerance

When tolerance to the anorectant effect develops, the recommended dose should not be exceeded in an attempt to increase the effect; rather, the drug should be discontinued.
Effect on the Ability to Engage in Potentially Hazardous Tasks

Phentermine may impair the ability of the patient to engage in potentially hazardous activities such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle; the patient should therefore be cautioned accordingly.
Risk of Abuse and Dependence

Phentermine is related chemically and pharmacologically to amphetamine (d- and dll-amphetamine) and to other related stimulant drugs that have been extensively abused. The possibility of abuse of Phentermine should be kept in mind when evaluating the desirability of including a drug as part of a weight reduction program. See Drug Abuse and Dependence (9) and Overdosage (10)

The least amount feasible should be prescribed or dispensed at one time in order to minimize the possibility of overdosage.
Usage with Alcohol

Concomitant use of alcohol with Phentermine may result in an adverse drug reaction.
Use in Patients with Hypertension

Use caution in prescribing Phentermine for patients with even mild hypertension (risk of increase in blood pressure).
Use in Patients on Insulin or Oral Hypoglycemic Medications for Diabetes Mellitus

A reduction in insulin or oral hypoglycemic medications in patients with diabetes mellitus may be required.
Adverse Reactions

The following adverse reactions are described, or described in greater detail, in other sections:

- Primary pulmonary hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]

- Valvular heart disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]

- Effect on the ability to engage in potentially hazardous tasks [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]

- Withdrawal effects following prolonged high dosage administration [see Drug Abuse and Dependence (9.3)]

Cardiovascular
Primary pulmonary hypertension and/or regurgitant cardiac valvular disease, palpitation, tachycardia, elevation of blood pressure, ischemic events.

Central Nervous System
Overstimulation, restlessness, dizziness, insomnia, euphoria, dysphoria, tremor, headache, psychosis.

Gastrointestinal
Dryness of the mouth, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation, other gastrointestinal disturbances.

Allergic
Urticaria.

Endocrine
Impotence, changes in libido.
Drug Interactions
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

Use of Phentermine is contraindicated during or within 14 days following the administration of monoamine oxidase inhibitors because of the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Alcohol

Concomitant use of alcohol with Phentermine may result in an adverse drug reaction.
Insulin and Oral Hypoglycemic Medications

Requirements may be altered [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)].
Adrenergic Neuron Blocking Drugs

Phentermine may decrease the hypotensive effect of adrenergic neuron blocking drugs.

pbrahan

This is a joke, right?

This is a weight loss site that encourages lifestyle change. Not drug abuse.

No drug is going to replace hard work and dedication.

There is no EASY way out. You didn't go to bed last night at a healthy weight and wake up this morning at an un-healthy weight. So what makes you think you are going to go to bed tonight at an un-healthy weight and wake up tomorrow at a healthy weight?

^^^^^THIS A THOUSAND TIMES THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^

onwarddownward

I'm a paramedic ...

Also the only side effects I have had are mild palpitations ...

Sounds good to me. Good thing you know how to defibrillate.

craziecritter

I took this drug 14 years ago and had to have open heart surgery last year to replace my mitral valve with a cow valve. There is NO quick fix to weight loss. Just eat right. And, by the way I gained all of the weight I lost. 80 lbs.

bjdowning

I have been on pent ermine for 2 weeks today and I'm down 10 lbs so far. I was having trouble losing weight after a c-section and requested it from my doctor. It does give you a lot of energy and helps to reboot your metabolism. Hope this helps you.

21infantry

First of all, this is a weight loss aid, second of all this pill is technically not speed its close to speed but not speed, third of all if you want to lump it into the speed category it would be the weakest form of speed you could find. There is just so much mis information about over the counter and precsription medicine on this site. Go look at the drug effects of Asprin and basically every other form of pills that the FDA regulates and there possible side effects, it would scare you just to take a aspirin. The fact of the matter for every 1000 people who take these medicines there is one or two who have complications to them.

For the People who have taken Phentermine lost weight and gained it back, guess what it is your fault not the pills. Let me guess you lost on the pill and did not learn a damn thing about keeping it off or good habits or fitness? Of course not your on this site because most likely you once again find yourself overweight because you are most likely undicsiplined and didnt participate in Physical training of some sort.

toridog4

In 2010 I lost 50 lbs in about 6 months on this. I did well to keep it off for a long time. It helped me to get the energy I needed to start healthy habits (drinking more water, decrease my food intake, EXERCISE...I went from no exercise to walking 3miles/3days a week). I did not have any bad side effects. In the year and a half after, I did well to keep it off, just played with about 15lbs (I'd gain thru the winter and loose when spring came and I could get out there and get walking). However, in the past 27 months, I've gained 30 lbs back. Had some bad personal things happen and a new job with decreased activity required during that time---changes that made me want to eat more and move less I've tried weight watchers, and it works but it's a SLOW GO. So, I am starting up again with this med on board as I continue weight watchers. So far, day 3 and I've exercised every day, and I'm seeing this initial water weight loss coming off and it feels good, and it motivates me. I'm a RN and I personally hate taking meds for anything, but I'm thankful this is out here because for me, it offered me the jumpstart I needed in developing good habits. If you use it as it is intended-short term and 37.5mg/day-I think is a great asset. Just my opinion. Now, having said that my father and sister both have tried it and were unsuccessful with it. I do know other people who took it and eventually, like me, gained it back over time. I don't know what their circumstances were, but I know I could and did keep it off until life threw it's curveballs at me. But that's my fault. My fault for giving in to cravings and hitting the drive thru's and eating candy bars daily. We all know less calories in and more calories burned = loss. This pill helps me get a jump start then I can do the rest. Good Luck to all on their weight loss/healthy living journey!

bigtymer513

I started using phentermine on 4/29/14. It's now 5/31/14 and I have lost 6 pounds. I work out and changed my diet. My appetite is way down to the point where I have to force myself to eat enough to keep my metabolism going.

phenFatty

Hi all.....I've been reading all these posts for a couple weeks now and I've decided to give it another shot and try phentermine again. If you want to follow along on my journey, check out my blog. I'd love to hear your comments!
phenFatty.blogspot.com
Hope to hear from you and hope to hear about your journey as well.

TimElwis

I did hun and in all honestly I found it didn't really do much for me. It was like taking caffeine only with the effects of sweating, my heart hurting and the runs.

I changed supplements and decided my main issue was I was never full so I decided to look into things like Metamucil, then I found lura lean which is like meta muscil as it is also fibre. It' like this plant stuff in tablet form which expands with water and makes you think your really full. I actually liked this as I stopped eating as much though I found it worked too well and I couldn't even fishes small meals.I ended up changing it to only taking it 2 meals a day as I was eating way below my intake.

I think at the end of the day you should try to pin point what it is that you need help with and then go see a GP as they can lead you to a product that actually works as well as make sure you are safe and healthy while using it.

Edit to add I never ever bought the expensive stuff. I always bought the cheaper versions as if you read the bottles it's always the same ingredients only the pricy ones are a brand name.

kadesmommy2013

My doctor just put me on Phentermine 37.5 tablets & I have been taking them for 3 days now, still no weight loss, but have had lots of Extra Emery, which is good I have a very active 6 month Old!! I have had the dry mouth & heart rate go up at times. I'm a stay at home mother so I don't get to the gym often so I've been just playing with my son, cleaning & drinking tons of water. Does anyone have any feedback to help with my weight loss? Also I've seen that most people that are on it has seen better results in their second month or third, but my doctor only gave me a 30 day supply, is that to see if it's working for me ? Thanks

kadesmommy2013

Also, sometimes I feel light headed & dizzy is that common?? I don't feel Hungary all day until later at night & have to force myself to eat.

LynetteWho

I just started this today. I am overweight, although I only have 20 pounds to lose to reach my goal weight. I am on a diet and exercise plan, and have already lost 12 pounds, but have been stuck where I am for several months.

My doctor expressed concern about my weight (I have quite a bit of "belly fat"), and so I begged him for something to kick start my weight loss. I am using this in conjunction with a 5-day-a-week workout and also Weight Watchers. I am starting out with 1/2 pill per day for a few days, and am hoping the Phentermine will help me to lose this last 20 pounds. I plan to keep the weight off through the Weight Watchers plan. Once I reach my goal and maintain it for 6 weeks, I will be a WW lifetime member, which carries a powerful incentive to remain at a healthy weight.

My doctor is monitoring my heart through EKG, and I will be seeing him every 30 days until I reach my goal. I have high hopes this will be soon.