Phentermine... yay or nay?
nhatalie
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I started phentermine 37.5mg paired with furosemide 20mg 6 days ago. ( I think I will quit taking the furosemide because of all the health precautions) I have lost 7lbs in this time span... I am floored. :noway: I know the weight loss won't be this fast all the way through and will eventually start to plateau but it is a noticeable difference and has helped me pushed myself because i want to see what the next 7lbs will look like and so forth. 
I have NO appetite at all. I must force myself to eat at all, but I am drinking a lot of water due to dry mouth because of the Phentermine.
So, I said all of that to ask if anyone else is on Phentermine? How much excercise do you get daily? Are you having any side effects?
I have NO appetite at all. I must force myself to eat at all, but I am drinking a lot of water due to dry mouth because of the Phentermine.So, I said all of that to ask if anyone else is on Phentermine? How much excercise do you get daily? Are you having any side effects?
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I've been taking it for 5 days. I'm very thirsty....drinking a gallon of water a day which is a good thing. It's flushing out all the garbage. I'm getting mild headaches and my lips are very dry. The hunger is almost completely gone, though. I'm still experiencing a few twinges late in the evening but they're not bad. Just enough for me to notice. I've not started an exercise routine yet.0
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How do you get Phentermine? is it prescribed by a doctor?0
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I've been taking it for 5 days. I'm very thirsty....drinking a gallon of water a day which is a good thing. It's flushing out all the garbage. I'm getting mild headaches and my lips are very dry. The hunger is almost completely gone, though. I'm still experiencing a few twinges late in the evening but they're not bad. Just enough for me to notice. I've not started an exercise routine yet.
Oh my god, my lips are super dry no matter how much water I drink and chapstick I apply! Grr...0 -
How do you get Phentermine? is it prescribed by a doctor?
Yes. I go to a dietician and the copay is 25 and phentermine perscription is 20 ( I do not have insurance) Just shop around for dieticians in your area and make sure whoever you go to monitors vitals because if they don't they are putting your health in danger.0 -
It will work. Yes.
When you stop taking it, it will come back. It helps you lose weight by making you not hungry. It's not a lifestyle change.0 -
It will work. Yes.
When you stop taking it, it will come back. It helps you lose weight by making you not hungry. It's not a lifestyle change.
It doesn't always come back. That's like saying it always comes back after weight loss surgery too. There are people on this site who've lost weight through weight loss surgery and phentermine and have kept it off for months/years.0 -
How do you get Phentermine? is it prescribed by a doctor?
Yes. I go to a dietician and the copay is 25 and phentermine perscription is 20 ( I do not have insurance) Just shop around for dieticians in your area and make sure whoever you go to monitors vitals because if they don't they are putting your health in danger.
Do you have to be in the "overweight" section of the BMI?0 -
Bump.
This will be interesting...0 -
Nay.0
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Dry mouth is a common side effect. It sucks, but at least it ensures you'll drink lots of water.
When I took it during the first month of my weight loss, I had to keep a mint in my mouth at all times because it bothered me so much. I stopped taking it after a month and haven't gained any weight back. In fact, I've lost around 32 pounds since I stopped taking it, and I still don't have the constant hunger I used to. While I was on it, I adjusted to only eating a few times per day instead of every hour. It helped "train" me. 0 -
Nay.0
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How do you get Phentermine? is it prescribed by a doctor?
Yes. I go to a dietician and the copay is 25 and phentermine perscription is 20 ( I do not have insurance) Just shop around for dieticians in your area and make sure whoever you go to monitors vitals because if they don't they are putting your health in danger.
Do you have to be in the "overweight" section of the BMI?
Most doctors only prescribe it if you're "obese".0 -
I started phentermine 37.5mg paired with furosemide 20mg 6 days ago. ( I think I will quit taking the furosemide because of all the health precautions) I have lost 7lbs in this time span... I am floored. :noway: I know the weight loss won't be this fast all the way through and will eventually start to plateau but it is a noticeable difference and has helped me pushed myself because i want to see what the next 7lbs will look like and so forth. I have NO appetite at all. I must force myself to eat at all, but I am drinking a lot of water due to dry mouth because of the Phentermine.
So, I said all of that to ask if anyone else is on Phentermine? How much excercise do you get daily? Are you having any side effects?
nhatalie, you are 18 years old..without sounding rude, what prevents you from controlling you calories and doing some exercise?
In answer to your question ...a big fat NAY0 -
It will work. Yes.
When you stop taking it, it will come back. It helps you lose weight by making you not hungry. It's not a lifestyle change.
Thats right, I use to take it and so did my friend and as soon as we stopped taking it, the weight came right back on and more.0 -
From the, for what it's worth category ...
I was on it a couple of years ago. It works amazing well ... almost scarrey. I could have gone forever without eating. I started it just before Thanksgiving and lost 40ish through the holidays over the next 4 months. It did give me some headaches. It also has a tendency to cause severe constipation. It was actually through this side effect that I learned the most. I needed a way to solve this problem or I wouldn't be able to continue the medication. I did not want to compound my situation by creating a dependency on laxitives. So, I ramped up water (15 - 20 cups a day), minimum 5-6 servings of vegetables and 5-6 servings of fruit each day which always included a ruby red grapefruit. That solved my problem and has become the basis of my diet today. So, now eating like that I can lose weight rather quickly. It's finding the will power to not deviate that is the problem. Note: I took the pill as prescribed the first month - 1 per day. The second 30 pills I took 1 every other day and the third set 1 every 3 days to wean off. This was by doctor direction. I think I had some lingering depression issues following the pill which probably aided in slowly gaining back 30 lbs. But, last summer I signed up with a trainer and using the core diet above (I do eat other things, that is just my minimum) I was able to lose 35 - 40 again.
When I was on the pill, I remember thinking to myself - this is how thin people must think of food. It did open my mind and completely change how I view food. For the first time in my life I would go until I could feel all my energy just fall out which helped me to understand the difference between being hungry and have a grumbly stomach.
The only thing I would do different while on the pill would be to ramp up protein and exercise. I would also use this site to ensure I am getting enough well balanced calories. At the end, I felt weak and my feet and hands would get cold. I weigh less now than what I did at the end of Adipex but I feel stronger and don't get cold like I did.
One last thought. If you are looking to drop some weight without using the opportunity to truly change, then I would not do it. But, if you are ready to apply yourself to changing your eating habits to healthy ones for the long haul then it might be the edge you need to get you on track0 -
I started phentermine 37.5mg paired with furosemide 20mg 6 days ago. ( I think I will quit taking the furosemide because of all the health precautions) I have lost 7lbs in this time span... I am floored. :noway: I know the weight loss won't be this fast all the way through and will eventually start to plateau but it is a noticeable difference and has helped me pushed myself because i want to see what the next 7lbs will look like and so forth. I have NO appetite at all. I must force myself to eat at all, but I am drinking a lot of water due to dry mouth because of the Phentermine.
So, I said all of that to ask if anyone else is on Phentermine? How much excercise do you get daily? Are you having any side effects?
nhatalie, you are 18 years old..without sounding rude, what prevents you from controlling you calories and doing some exercise?
In answer to your question ...a big fat NAY
But if she were going to have WLS, everyone would be all, "Yay!!! Good for you!!! Here's a support group." So rearranging your insides to control your hunger = good, but taking a pill that does the same thing without surgery = bad? Yeah, okay. :-P The pill is only for a month or two and doesn't have the same long-lasting side effects.
And don't give me bull about how the surgery is safer. There are lots of risks with WLS as well.0 -
The weight comes back when you stop taking it because once the medication is out of your system, then your appetite goes back to normal, hence the reason why it is a proven fact that lasting weight loss requires a lifestyle change. Pills will give you fast weight loss, as will surgery, but if you don't change the way you eat and your relationship with food, you WILL gain it back.0
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I have been on phentermine for 2 weeks now and I love it! The dry mouth is super duper annoying though. The only word of caution I have for you is to make sure you eat enough. I was literally forgetting to eat, and then only eating light things (fruits, salads) and a few days into it I went to the gym and has the WORST workout ever. I felt so lethargic and my body did not want to move. I talked to my doctor about it the next day (I work with him) and he made me start setting an alarm on my phone for every 3 hours to make sure I was getting enough nutrients. The side effects I have had have been relatively minor (dry mouth, break outs) and I figure worth it in the end since it is a short term med. Good luck!0
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It will work. Yes.
When you stop taking it, it will come back. It helps you lose weight by making you not hungry. It's not a lifestyle change.
Thats right, I use to take it and so did my friend and as soon as we stopped taking it, the weight came right back on and more.
You and your friend do not equal everyone. You are two people. Your evidence is anecdotal.
Check the Success Stories for people who took it the first month or two of their weight loss. I've seen some in there.0 -
From the, for what it's worth category ...
I was on it a couple of years ago. It works amazing well ... almost scarrey. I could have gone forever without eating. I started it just before Thanksgiving and lost 40ish through the holidays over the next 4 months. It did give me some headaches. It also has a tendency to cause severe constipation. It was actually through this side effect that I learned the most. I needed a way to solve this problem or I wouldn't be able to continue the medication. I did not want to compound my situation by creating a dependency on laxitives. So, I ramped up water (15 - 20 cups a day), minimum 5-6 servings of vegetables and 5-6 servings of fruit each day which always included a ruby red grapefruit. That solved my problem and has become the basis of my diet today. So, now eating like that I can lose weight rather quickly. It's finding the will power to not deviate that is the problem. Note: I took the pill as prescribed the first month - 1 per day. The second 30 pills I took 1 every other day and the third set 1 every 3 days to wean off. This was by doctor direction. I think I had some lingering depression issues following the pill which probably aided in slowly gaining back 30 lbs. But, last summer I signed up with a trainer and using the core diet above (I do eat other things, that is just my minimum) I was able to lose 35 - 40 again.
When I was on the pill, I remember thinking to myself - this is how thin people must think of food. It did open my mind and completely change how I view food. For the first time in my life I would go until I could feel all my energy just fall out which helped me to understand the difference between being hungry and have a grumbly stomach.
The only thing I would do different while on the pill would be to ramp up protein and exercise. I would also use this site to ensure I am getting enough well balanced calories. At the end, I felt weak and my feet and hands would get cold. I weigh less now than what I did at the end of Adipex but I feel stronger and don't get cold like I did.
One last thought. If you are looking to drop some weight without using the opportunity to truly change, then I would not do it. But, if you are ready to apply yourself to changing your eating habits to healthy ones for the long haul then it might be the edge you need to get you on track
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How do you get Phentermine? is it prescribed by a doctor?
Yes. I go to a dietician and the copay is 25 and phentermine perscription is 20 ( I do not have insurance) Just shop around for dieticians in your area and make sure whoever you go to monitors vitals because if they don't they are putting your health in danger.
Do you have to be in the "overweight" section of the BMI?
I sure hope so. :noway: :noway:
And yes, dear kittielea, it certainly should.0 -
The weight comes back when you stop taking it because once the medication is out of your system, then your appetite goes back to normal, hence the reason why it is a proven fact that lasting weight loss requires a lifestyle change. Pills will give you fast weight loss, as will surgery, but if you don't change the way you eat and your relationship with food, you WILL gain it back.
Right, and the pills help you take control of your appetite, just like pills are used to help people stop smoking and weight loss surgery like the lap band and gastric sleeve.
So why all the hate for pills but no hate for people who had their stomach adjusted? Seriously?0 -
How do you get Phentermine? is it prescribed by a doctor?
Sadly, you can buy anything on the internet. Are they going to be the real deal, that if the risk you take!0 -
The weight comes back when you stop taking it because once the medication is out of your system, then your appetite goes back to normal, hence the reason why it is a proven fact that lasting weight loss requires a lifestyle change. Pills will give you fast weight loss, as will surgery, but if you don't change the way you eat and your relationship with food, you WILL gain it back.
Right, and the pills help you take control of your appetite, just like pills are used to help people stop smoking and weight loss surgery like the lap band and gastric sleeve.
So why all the hate for pills but no hate for people who had their stomach adjusted? Seriously?
Because pills are full of chemicals!!!
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How do you get Phentermine? is it prescribed by a doctor?
Sadly, you can buy anything on the internet. Are they going to be the real deal, that if the risk you take!
The pills on the internet are just caffeine pills. Don't even bother. Phentermine is a controlled substance and is 99% impossible to get without a doctor's prescription (and rightfully so). A doctor needs to monitor you for heart issues.0 -
Just like any other diet or medication the weight will come back if you don't change your eating habits. Let's say you stop taking that pill and your appetite returns, later you choose to eat crap and binge than of course the weight will come back. If you pick up healthy eating habits while taking the pill, and plan to continue those once you're off the pill the weight will come off or you'll maintain! I should look into that too...0
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My personal opinion and experience on diet pills is they can be used to be a good jump starter, but ultimately it takes a lot of hard work, a permanent lifestyle change and unfortunately longer than expected to see your final results.
in 2008 I took phentermine, which is a prescription diet pill (dosage 37.5 mg) for approx. 4 weeks, the first week alone I lost 9 lbs., but I didn’t stop there, I started walking every night and got my way up to 5 miles a night, and then started adding yoga and kick boxing into my routine, at the end of 3 1/2 months I had lost 42 lbs. I tracked everything I ate, and of course I had indulgent nights, once in a while on a Saturday night I would eat pint of Ben & jerry's- bad I know but it was my treat and it was probably once every two weeks.
Phentermine is only supposed to be prescribed or taken for a max of 12 weeks because of the damage it can do to your heart, and eventually they stop doing what they are supposed to do, because just like anything your body builds a tolerance to it. The side effects are almost no appetite at all, jittery feeling and sometimes rapid heartbeat and extreme dry mouth- me, being a weirdo I have a condition called paradoxical affect or something like where everything reacts backwards on me. So I ended up taking the pills at night because they made me so sleepy. The pills kill your appetite, and you literally have to force yourself to eat something at some point because your body does need nutrients.
I stopped after 4 weeks of taking them but they were enough to get me motivated and wanting to work out. It worked as a jump start for me but they are not a long time solution. Most doctors will want you to check in every week or every two week just so they can monitor how you are doing. I wouldn’t knock you for trying them, just be careful
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Hi, I took it years ago and lost @ 40 pounds. I worked with a PA at my internists office and went in for frequent weight and blood pressure checks. I felt fabulous & kept the weight off for many years. Many health professionals won't prescribe it at all because it's a powerful stimulant. It is an effective appetite suppressant. It can cause high BP so get checked. Also can cause some insomnia, heart palpitations, libido changes. Quite awhile back it was part of the drug called Phen-phen that caused serious heart problems but the drug it was combined with was the main culprit. So I think that with medical supervision it is effective and can be a great aide. It can really help with motivation especially in getting started and changing eating patterns. Be careful though to eat a nutritious diet as you may just start skipping meals.0
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I was on that same dosage and regret it horribly.. Even though Phentermine gives you that energy boost we all crave and lose weight fast there is a down fall to it.. In my case after i had lost a lot of weight i stopped taking it.. And in no time (didn't change anything i was doing) I gained everything back plus some... Please don't make the same mistake i did.. You can lose the weight for good without it!. It might be hard but it will stay off!0
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