Phentermine (Adipex vs generic)
toriro
Posts: 35 Member
Hi everyone,
My doctor recently put me on phentermine which is a weight loss pill that suppresses your appetite and gives you energy (I haven't started taking them, yet). Anyone on these pills? If so, has anyone found the name brand (Adipex) to be better than the generic pills?
Thanks!
Tori
My doctor recently put me on phentermine which is a weight loss pill that suppresses your appetite and gives you energy (I haven't started taking them, yet). Anyone on these pills? If so, has anyone found the name brand (Adipex) to be better than the generic pills?
Thanks!
Tori
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Generic should be the same.
I took Phentermine (the generic) for fatigue a couple of years ago. I have chronic fatigue syndrome and they were trying to make it so I could still work. It was pretty awful. I had more energy, sort of-- but it wasn't good energy. I felt totally compulsive. I would just clean and sort things and do any mindless task because I couldn't sit still. At night I would want to sit on the couch and watch tv but I couldn't. I was so tired all the time but couldn't get any rest.
Then there was the appetite part. It was like it turned off the part of my brain that dealt with food, so not only was I not hungry but I couldn't enjoy food at all. I had to choke down everything I ate. I drank a ton of Sonic cream slushes because it was the only thing I could get down.
I think I did lose weight but it wasn't enough to make it worth it. I did it for a month and then asked to be tapered off.
Watch carefully for side effects and make sure your doctor is monitoring you. It's basically an amphetamine so you'll have similar side effects-- some of them are pretty scary. Good luck!0 -
I was put on Adipex, I only took it for a month, for weight loss and always being tired. I wasn't tired anymore and I lost 10 lbs. in a month without dieting. I didn't have an appitie at all and I always running around doing something. It was like being on crack (not really sure cause I never did it), I had so much energy I could've ran a marathon every day. I stopped taking it, I didn't want to become addicted to it and I don't really like taking any kind of drugs, not even for pain. I also didn't want to depend on it for weight loss, it was just for a jumpstart for my weighloss journey.0
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It's pretty much just legal crack in pill form2
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Thanks for the detailed response. This really helps, everyone! I didn't realize that it would have those type of effects. That makes me nervous to start the pills (I got my prescription from Walmart yesterday). Hopefully, I don't have too many side effects and it actually helps me. If not, I'll just get off of them and start using something else like Green Tea pills - do those work? I'm going to start a topic about that. Thanks again!0
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I have been on the generic Phentermine for just at a month now and have lost 18 pounds. The first two days, I felt nothing as the nurse practioner instructed me to take 1/2 tab the first two days.. the third day (1st day on a whole tablet), I was completely "cracked out"... I got about 2 hours of sleep that night and was talking a mile a minute the entire day. But that day, I also noticed that I had ZERO cravings for sugar, which I have been craving basically since I entered this world. A month later, and still ZERO cravings for sugar. I do have it on occasion, but on my own terms.
I think it's a great tool, but it's not a miracle drug.. I have coupled this with the South Beach Diet and that seems to be working great.
just my two cents. 0 -
I have been on the generic Phentermine for just at a month now and have lost 18 pounds. The first two days, I felt nothing as the nurse practioner instructed me to take 1/2 tab the first two days.. the third day (1st day on a whole tablet), I was completely "cracked out"... I got about 2 hours of sleep that night and was talking a mile a minute the entire day. But that day, I also noticed that I had ZERO cravings for sugar, which I have been craving basically since I entered this world. A month later, and still ZERO cravings for sugar. I do have it on occasion, but on my own terms.
I think it's a great tool, but it's not a miracle drug.. I have coupled this with the South Beach Diet and that seems to be working great. just my two cents.
if you did the south beach diet without the pills you would of killed your sugar cravings also..
just speaking from experience here....
my downfall too was sweets.....
and needed to lose weight...went to dr asked about any weight loss pills and she said
"theres no magic pill to teach you how to live healthy and eat right" read the southbeach diet book.
from there......i lost over 40lbs within 6 months..still working at it and yes it slowed down but
this is my 2cents about these pills..
before trying them :
1-read everything you can about side effects
2- know yes you will lose weight but at what cost
3- and after losing weight you will either have to keep taking more of them as your body will get
immune to them or when you stop them the weight will def come back and then some because you never learned how
to properly eat .
and most importantly:
4- please read the success stories on MFP........follow people who have done it, have lost weight and how they did it.
have yet to read any success story involving any of these pills....who lost weight and kept it off long term.
just some thoughts to think about..good luck in your journey 1 -
I have been on the generic Phentermine for just at a month now and have lost 18 pounds. The first two days, I felt nothing as the nurse practioner instructed me to take 1/2 tab the first two days.. the third day (1st day on a whole tablet), I was completely "cracked out"... I got about 2 hours of sleep that night and was talking a mile a minute the entire day. But that day, I also noticed that I had ZERO cravings for sugar, which I have been craving basically since I entered this world. A month later, and still ZERO cravings for sugar. I do have it on occasion, but on my own terms.
I think it's a great tool, but it's not a miracle drug.. I have coupled this with the South Beach Diet and that seems to be working great. just my two cents.
if you did the south beach diet without the pills you would of killed your sugar cravings also..
just speaking from experience here....
my downfall too was sweets.....
and needed to lose weight...went to dr asked about any weight loss pills and she said
"theres no magic pill to teach you how to live healthy and eat right" read the southbeach diet book.
from there......i lost over 40lbs within 6 months..still working at it and yes it slowed down but
this is my 2cents about these pills..
before trying them :
1-read everything you can about side effects
2- know yes you will lose weight but at what cost
3- and after losing weight you will either have to keep taking more of them as your body will get
immune to them or when you stop them the weight will def come back and then some because you never learned how
to properly eat .
and most importantly:
4- please read the success stories on MFP........follow people who have done it, have lost weight and how they did it.
have yet to read any success story involving any of these pills....who lost weight and kept it off long term.
just some thoughts to think about..good luck in your journey
I had followed both South Beach and Atkins before (without Phen) and still had crazy sugar cravings. This cut them instantly. It really was a magic pill for that. I think the rest of your response was for the original poster since I covered most of that in my reply to her...
I also just want to say that if you get the Phen from a reputable source, they will do everything they can to make sure that you don't have negative side effects. My BP is still normal, heart rate is normal, my side effects have been dry mouth (oh darn, more water? sounds like a good idea!) and a few days of constipation here and there, which is easily fixed with a few psyllium husk capsules.
I also forgot to mention, after that first day on the full tablet, my sleep went back to normal. I'm not planning on being on this the rest of my life. But I think, if you use it as a tool and do your research like di1428 pointed out, it can be helpful.2 -
There are a few problems with phentermine. It's a CNS stimulant (other examples of CNS stimulants include crack, crystal meth, bath salts, etc.) which are physically and mentally addictive, it can cause heart problems, and it does nothing to teach you about proper diet and exercise. It's an anorectic so once you come off of it your appetite comes right back which typically leads to the weight coming back as well. The other problem with drugs that suppress your appetite is that they can cause you to completely forget to eat if you're not careful. I was on Adderall when I was 15 and I would go three, four, sometimes five days without eating simply because I wasn't hungry and I would forget that my body still needs food. At 5'8", I got down to a sickly 98lbs (maybe even lower, I stopped weighing myself). My nails were blue, my skin was pale, my lips were cracked and pale, I had serious wrinkles on my face, and my hands were a weird speckled mixture of yellow and purple.I have been on the generic Phentermine for just at a month now and have lost 18 pounds. The first two days, I felt nothing as the nurse practioner instructed me to take 1/2 tab the first two days.. the third day (1st day on a whole tablet), I was completely "cracked out"... I got about 2 hours of sleep that night and was talking a mile a minute the entire day. But that day, I also noticed that I had ZERO cravings for sugar, which I have been craving basically since I entered this world. A month later, and still ZERO cravings for sugar. I do have it on occasion, but on my own terms.
I think it's a great tool, but it's not a miracle drug.. I have coupled this with the South Beach Diet and that seems to be working great. just my two cents.
TL; DR: Drugs are bad.1 -
There are a few problems with phentermine. It's a CNS stimulant (other examples of CNS stimulants include crack, crystal meth, bath salts, etc.) which are physically and mentally addictive, it can cause heart problems, and it does nothing to teach you about proper diet and exercise. It's an anorectic so once you come off of it your appetite comes right back which typically leads to the weight coming back as well. The other problem with drugs that suppress your appetite is that they can cause you to completely forget to eat if you're not careful. I was on Adderall when I was 15 and I would go three, four, sometimes five days without eating simply because I wasn't hungry and I would forget that my body still needs food. At 5'8", I got down to a sickly 98lbs (maybe even lower, I stopped weighing myself). My nails were blue, my skin was pale, my lips were cracked and pale, I had serious wrinkles on my face, and my hands were a weird speckled mixture of yellow and purple.I have been on the generic Phentermine for just at a month now and have lost 18 pounds. The first two days, I felt nothing as the nurse practioner instructed me to take 1/2 tab the first two days.. the third day (1st day on a whole tablet), I was completely "cracked out"... I got about 2 hours of sleep that night and was talking a mile a minute the entire day. But that day, I also noticed that I had ZERO cravings for sugar, which I have been craving basically since I entered this world. A month later, and still ZERO cravings for sugar. I do have it on occasion, but on my own terms.
I think it's a great tool, but it's not a miracle drug.. I have coupled this with the South Beach Diet and that seems to be working great. just my two cents.
TL; DR: Drugs are bad.
Drugs are bad? Would you support someone with cancer to take round after round of poisonous chemotherapy? What about someone with a different treatable illness? Would you tell them that drugs are bad and not to do what it takes to treat the condition? Obesity is a disease, as well. I'm really ready for people to understand this, and the fact that everyone's journey to health is different. Like I said in my post, when monitored and used correctly, like a TOOL in the weight loss, coupled with a complete lifestyle change, in my experience, it is fine. Thousands of people have used this drug safely and effectively. I'm sorry that you had that experience with Adderall, but not ALL drugs are bad. And people that have weight loss surgery are not taking an easy way out either, for the record.
P.S. I had my follow up visit at the clinic today and my blood pressure is still perfect at 110/70, my resting heart rate has not increased, and I am proud of me. I am making even better food choices than before (this instead of that)..3 -
Cancer =/= obesity. Obesity is easily reversed. Just stop eating so much. Cancer needs treatment, obesity needs fewer calories. I can guarantee you could lose weight weight without phentermine if your eating and exercis is held constant. The only thing it does to help you lose weight is kill your appetite. It's like saying you need methadone to come off of heroin. Yes, a few weak people might have better odds of staying clean while taking methadone, but it certainly isn't necessary to use methadone to come off of heroin. Obesity and addiction both rely on your choices as a cure. Cancer doesn't.
There are a few problems with phentermine. It's a CNS stimulant (other examples of CNS stimulants include crack, crystal meth, bath salts, etc.) which are physically and mentally addictive, it can cause heart problems, and it does nothing to teach you about proper diet and exercise. It's an anorectic so once you come off of it your appetite comes right back which typically leads to the weight coming back as well. The other problem with drugs that suppress your appetite is that they can cause you to completely forget to eat if you're not careful. I was on Adderall when I was 15 and I would go three, four, sometimes five days without eating simply because I wasn't hungry and I would forget that my body still needs food. At 5'8", I got down to a sickly 98lbs (maybe even lower, I stopped weighing myself). My nails were blue, my skin was pale, my lips were cracked and pale, I had serious wrinkles on my face, and my hands were a weird speckled mixture of yellow and purple.I have been on the generic Phentermine for just at a month now and have lost 18 pounds. The first two days, I felt nothing as the nurse practioner instructed me to take 1/2 tab the first two days.. the third day (1st day on a whole tablet), I was completely "cracked out"... I got about 2 hours of sleep that night and was talking a mile a minute the entire day. But that day, I also noticed that I had ZERO cravings for sugar, which I have been craving basically since I entered this world. A month later, and still ZERO cravings for sugar. I do have it on occasion, but on my own terms.
I think it's a great tool, but it's not a miracle drug.. I have coupled this with the South Beach Diet and that seems to be working great. just my two cents.
TL; DR: Drugs are bad.
Drugs are bad? Would you support someone with cancer to take round after round of poisonous chemotherapy? What about someone with a different treatable illness? Would you tell them that drugs are bad and not to do what it takes to treat the condition? Obesity is a disease, as well. I'm really ready for people to understand this, and the fact that everyone's journey to health is different. Like I said in my post, when monitored and used correctly, like a TOOL in the weight loss, coupled with a complete lifestyle change, in my experience, it is fine. Thousands of people have used this drug safely and effectively. I'm sorry that you had that experience with Adderall, but not ALL drugs are bad. And people that have weight loss surgery are not taking an easy way out either, for the record.
P.S. I had my follow up visit at the clinic today and my blood pressure is still perfect at 110/70, my resting heart rate has not increased, and I am proud of me. I am making even better food choices than before (this instead of that)..2 -
I'm glad that you lost weight! It's good to know that someone got some results with it! I will admit that I am very nervous to start taking them, but I spent $50 on them already so I'm inclined to just start taking them so that I won't be wasting my money. I believe that it'll help my weight loss journey in the beginning and get me going in the right direction and then I can get off of them and continue to eat better and exercise (which is what I'm already doing). My doctor also said that he doesn't plan to have me on the pills too long.I have been on the generic Phentermine for just at a month now and have lost 18 pounds. The first two days, I felt nothing as the nurse practioner instructed me to take 1/2 tab the first two days.. the third day (1st day on a whole tablet), I was completely "cracked out"... I got about 2 hours of sleep that night and was talking a mile a minute the entire day. But that day, I also noticed that I had ZERO cravings for sugar, which I have been craving basically since I entered this world. A month later, and still ZERO cravings for sugar. I do have it on occasion, but on my own terms.
I think it's a great tool, but it's not a miracle drug.. I have coupled this with the South Beach Diet and that seems to be working great. just my two cents.1 -
I agree - there is definitely no magic pill, and I don't think that by just taking Phentermine, I'll get down to my goal. Of course not. It takes hard work, but what I think my doctor is trying to do is give me a boost/a jump start to see the weight coming off and then having the confidence and strength to keep going. It is NOT easy, and while this might not sound strong or whatever, I need a boost right now. I want to get on the scale and see the numbers decreasing. I believe that will get me on the right track and get me focused, and I believe phentermine can help with that. Do I know of the side effects? Of course, but I also know of the side effects of aspirin, birth control, and even vitamins and people take that everyday including myself.
In regards to your comment about your body getting used to the pills, of course it will...just like we get used to taking aspirin for slight headaches. But, I don't agree with your statement about people who take phentermine not ever learning how to eat right. I'm already eating better and I haven't even started taking the pills. It isn't as if everyone that takes Phentermine just continues to pig out and just relies on the pills. Of course there are people that follow a strict diet and exercise like they should while taking this. So, people like that DO learn. Now, of course there are people that do the exact opposite - actually someone at Walgreens was telling me how a lot of older women will take Phentermine before the summer so that they can lose weight for bathing suits, etc. Now, do I think those people learned how to eat right? NO. But, that's not my case - I plan to make a lifestyle change altogether. Thank you for pointing that out!
Congratulations on your weight loss! What exactly do you like about the South Beach Diet? How much exercise do you do per week and what types while on this diet? Thanks for any help!!I have been on the generic Phentermine for just at a month now and have lost 18 pounds. The first two days, I felt nothing as the nurse practioner instructed me to take 1/2 tab the first two days.. the third day (1st day on a whole tablet), I was completely "cracked out"... I got about 2 hours of sleep that night and was talking a mile a minute the entire day. But that day, I also noticed that I had ZERO cravings for sugar, which I have been craving basically since I entered this world. A month later, and still ZERO cravings for sugar. I do have it on occasion, but on my own terms.
I think it's a great tool, but it's not a miracle drug.. I have coupled this with the South Beach Diet and that seems to be working great. just my two cents.
if you did the south beach diet without the pills you would of killed your sugar cravings also..
just speaking from experience here....
my downfall too was sweets.....
and needed to lose weight...went to dr asked about any weight loss pills and she said
"theres no magic pill to teach you how to live healthy and eat right" read the southbeach diet book.
from there......i lost over 40lbs within 6 months..still working at it and yes it slowed down but
this is my 2cents about these pills..
before trying them :
1-read everything you can about side effects
2- know yes you will lose weight but at what cost
3- and after losing weight you will either have to keep taking more of them as your body will get
immune to them or when you stop them the weight will def come back and then some because you never learned how
to properly eat .
and most importantly:
4- please read the success stories on MFP........follow people who have done it, have lost weight and how they did it.
have yet to read any success story involving any of these pills....who lost weight and kept it off long term.
just some thoughts to think about..good luck in your journey1 -
That's exactly why I want to take it! - to get a jumpstart/boost on my weight loss journey. I don't plan on spending my money for this drug - I would rather pay for zumba classes or something. I also don't want to become addicted. Thanks for your story!I was put on Adipex, I only took it for a month, for weight loss and always being tired. I wasn't tired anymore and I lost 10 lbs. in a month without dieting. I didn't have an appitie at all and I always running around doing something. It was like being on crack (not really sure cause I never did it), I had so much energy I could've ran a marathon every day. I stopped taking it, I didn't want to become addicted to it and I don't really like taking any kind of drugs, not even for pain. I also didn't want to depend on it for weight loss, it was just for a jumpstart for my weighloss journey.0
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Obviously you have never yourself or have never witnessed anyone withdrawl from Heroin. "weak" or strong has nothing to do with it.
Cancer =/= obesity. Obesity is easily reversed. Just stop eating so much. Cancer needs treatment, obesity needs fewer calories. I can guarantee you could lose weight weight without phentermine if your eating and exercis is held constant. The only thing it does to help you lose weight is kill your appetite. It's like saying you need methadone to come off of heroin. Yes, a few weak people might have better odds of staying clean while taking methadone, but it certainly isn't necessary to use methadone to come off of heroin. Obesity and addiction both rely on your choices as a cure. Cancer doesn't.
There are a few problems with phentermine. It's a CNS stimulant (other examples of CNS stimulants include crack, crystal meth, bath salts, etc.) which are physically and mentally addictive, it can cause heart problems, and it does nothing to teach you about proper diet and exercise. It's an anorectic so once you come off of it your appetite comes right back which typically leads to the weight coming back as well. The other problem with drugs that suppress your appetite is that they can cause you to completely forget to eat if you're not careful. I was on Adderall when I was 15 and I would go three, four, sometimes five days without eating simply because I wasn't hungry and I would forget that my body still needs food. At 5'8", I got down to a sickly 98lbs (maybe even lower, I stopped weighing myself). My nails were blue, my skin was pale, my lips were cracked and pale, I had serious wrinkles on my face, and my hands were a weird speckled mixture of yellow and purple.I have been on the generic Phentermine for just at a month now and have lost 18 pounds. The first two days, I felt nothing as the nurse practioner instructed me to take 1/2 tab the first two days.. the third day (1st day on a whole tablet), I was completely "cracked out"... I got about 2 hours of sleep that night and was talking a mile a minute the entire day. But that day, I also noticed that I had ZERO cravings for sugar, which I have been craving basically since I entered this world. A month later, and still ZERO cravings for sugar. I do have it on occasion, but on my own terms.
I think it's a great tool, but it's not a miracle drug.. I have coupled this with the South Beach Diet and that seems to be working great. just my two cents.
TL; DR: Drugs are bad.
Drugs are bad? Would you support someone with cancer to take round after round of poisonous chemotherapy? What about someone with a different treatable illness? Would you tell them that drugs are bad and not to do what it takes to treat the condition? Obesity is a disease, as well. I'm really ready for people to understand this, and the fact that everyone's journey to health is different. Like I said in my post, when monitored and used correctly, like a TOOL in the weight loss, coupled with a complete lifestyle change, in my experience, it is fine. Thousands of people have used this drug safely and effectively. I'm sorry that you had that experience with Adderall, but not ALL drugs are bad. And people that have weight loss surgery are not taking an easy way out either, for the record.
P.S. I had my follow up visit at the clinic today and my blood pressure is still perfect at 110/70, my resting heart rate has not increased, and I am proud of me. I am making even better food choices than before (this instead of that)..2 -
Just a little on my experience with phentermine. My Dr put prescribed it to me around a year ago. I only filled 1 month, never again. When I would take an entire pill, I would feel like I was in some sort of bubble, felt almost zombie-like. I never felt like myself. I also never slept. I would lie awake all night. So, I tried taking 1/2 pill daily, I was still awake all night. The bubble feeling wasn't as bad. I always had this really weird taste on my tongue that made food taste strange. I hope you have better success!0
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Thanks for the detailed response. This really helps, everyone! I didn't realize that it would have those type of effects. That makes me nervous to start the pills (I got my prescription from Walmart yesterday). Hopefully, I don't have too many side effects and it actually helps me. If not, I'll just get off of them and start using something else like Green Tea pills - do those work? I'm going to start a topic about that. Thanks again!
How about you forget the stupid pills and do it the normal way, by working hard on your diet and engaging in exercise regularly ?0 -
I white knuckled my withdrawal from a five year heroin addiction. Methadone is unnecessary.
Obviously you have never yourself or have never witnessed anyone withdrawl from Heroin. "weak" or strong has nothing to do with it.
Cancer =/= obesity. Obesity is easily reversed. Just stop eating so much. Cancer needs treatment, obesity needs fewer calories. I can guarantee you could lose weight weight without phentermine if your eating and exercis is held constant. The only thing it does to help you lose weight is kill your appetite. It's like saying you need methadone to come off of heroin. Yes, a few weak people might have better odds of staying clean while taking methadone, but it certainly isn't necessary to use methadone to come off of heroin. Obesity and addiction both rely on your choices as a cure. Cancer doesn't.
There are a few problems with phentermine. It's a CNS stimulant (other examples of CNS stimulants include crack, crystal meth, bath salts, etc.) which are physically and mentally addictive, it can cause heart problems, and it does nothing to teach you about proper diet and exercise. It's an anorectic so once you come off of it your appetite comes right back which typically leads to the weight coming back as well. The other problem with drugs that suppress your appetite is that they can cause you to completely forget to eat if you're not careful. I was on Adderall when I was 15 and I would go three, four, sometimes five days without eating simply because I wasn't hungry and I would forget that my body still needs food. At 5'8", I got down to a sickly 98lbs (maybe even lower, I stopped weighing myself). My nails were blue, my skin was pale, my lips were cracked and pale, I had serious wrinkles on my face, and my hands were a weird speckled mixture of yellow and purple.I have been on the generic Phentermine for just at a month now and have lost 18 pounds. The first two days, I felt nothing as the nurse practioner instructed me to take 1/2 tab the first two days.. the third day (1st day on a whole tablet), I was completely "cracked out"... I got about 2 hours of sleep that night and was talking a mile a minute the entire day. But that day, I also noticed that I had ZERO cravings for sugar, which I have been craving basically since I entered this world. A month later, and still ZERO cravings for sugar. I do have it on occasion, but on my own terms.
I think it's a great tool, but it's not a miracle drug.. I have coupled this with the South Beach Diet and that seems to be working great. just my two cents.
TL; DR: Drugs are bad.
Drugs are bad? Would you support someone with cancer to take round after round of poisonous chemotherapy? What about someone with a different treatable illness? Would you tell them that drugs are bad and not to do what it takes to treat the condition? Obesity is a disease, as well. I'm really ready for people to understand this, and the fact that everyone's journey to health is different. Like I said in my post, when monitored and used correctly, like a TOOL in the weight loss, coupled with a complete lifestyle change, in my experience, it is fine. Thousands of people have used this drug safely and effectively. I'm sorry that you had that experience with Adderall, but not ALL drugs are bad. And people that have weight loss surgery are not taking an easy way out either, for the record.
P.S. I had my follow up visit at the clinic today and my blood pressure is still perfect at 110/70, my resting heart rate has not increased, and I am proud of me. I am making even better food choices than before (this instead of that)..3 -
I never said that I wasn't going to work on my diet and exercise regularly? I probably should have made that clear, because it's almost as if everyone is replying with the assumption that I'm just going to rely on the pills to do all of the work. NOT the case. But, in regards to your suggestion, I actually am considering not taking the pills at all (I still haven't started them).Thanks for the detailed response. This really helps, everyone! I didn't realize that it would have those type of effects. That makes me nervous to start the pills (I got my prescription from Walmart yesterday). Hopefully, I don't have too many side effects and it actually helps me. If not, I'll just get off of them and start using something else like Green Tea pills - do those work? I'm going to start a topic about that. Thanks again!
How about you forget the stupid pills and do it the normal way, by working hard on your diet and engaging in exercise regularly ?1 -
I never said that I wasn't going to work on my diet and exercise regularly? I probably should have made that clear, because it's almost as if everyone is replying with the assumption that I'm just going to rely on the pills to do all of the work. NOT the case. But, in regards to your suggestion, I actually am considering not taking the pills at all (I still haven't started them).Thanks for the detailed response. This really helps, everyone! I didn't realize that it would have those type of effects. That makes me nervous to start the pills (I got my prescription from Walmart yesterday). Hopefully, I don't have too many side effects and it actually helps me. If not, I'll just get off of them and start using something else like Green Tea pills - do those work? I'm going to start a topic about that. Thanks again!
How about you forget the stupid pills and do it the normal way, by working hard on your diet and engaging in exercise regularly ?
Bah, blasphemy! Take the pills!
A friend of mine here in Aus owns one of the AAA Supplements stores (very popular and the best value for money supps stores in Aus). He got me into thermogenic pills, which sounds to be similar to what you're going to be taking. These particular pills are usually made up of a decent amount of caffeine, as well as a variety of roots, herbs, and thermogenic food-types such as green tea extract. They work rather well for appetite suppression. But for me they're best used as a motivator. I set my alarm for 7am and make sure my phone is out of reach without getting out of bed. That way I can't be lazy and hit snooze or dismiss.
My 7am alarm is to remind me to take a thermo (always have them beside my bed with a bottle of water ready). One goes down the hatch, then I get up and dismiss the alarm and get back in bed. My next alarm to get ready for work goes off at 7:30 but by then the energy has kicked in and I'm fired right up. It's more than enough energy to get me on my exercise bike for 20-30 minutes before having a shower, breakfast then heading to work.
So at the very least, give it a shot. If you don't like it you don't like it. They absolutely wont burn fat without exercise, but they'll give you the kick in the butt you need to do the exercise. I often take a second one around 3 pm at work, which by 6pm means I'm full of beans again for taekwondo.
As long as your doctor says they're okay for you to take, there's no real harm in taking them. And there's nothing wrong with taking supplements to help achieve your goal.
Hope that helps ease your mind.
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A friend of mine works for a doc who wrote her a script for the pills. She was bouncing off the walls on that stuff Phenteramine/Adipex). She couldn't seem to find enough to do, clean, talk about, rearrange, etc. Soon, I got the same script from him. Now, I have a history with "speed-type" drugs, so I knew what to expect. I did not react as strongly to the side-effects as my friend did, but I am amped up and my appetite decrease slightly. Overall, I felt like crap, so I stopped taking them.
My friend, on the other hand, seemed to have increased her dosage, because she soon became impossible to hold a conversation with. She was completely distracted by every shiny object that came into view, and she couldn't sit still for one minute. I laid low for about 6 months, then saw her the other day. She must have gained 30 pounds. I didn't ask, but I'm guessing the pills either stopped working for her, or the doctor cut her off.
Whether you decide to take them or not, you need to research all aspects of this medication. Know what you put into your body. Some people find this "amped" feeling quite addictive, only to find themselves a total addict somewhere down the road.0 -
I'm not here to tell you that the pills are good or bad for you...you're a big girl and can make a conscious decision. I just want to tell you my experience. I was on the prescribed phentermine before and got to my goal weight. They will DEFINITELY give you energy which was good for me because I suffer from fatigue and needed that boost to exercise and of course they curb your appetite. I too would sometimes forget to eat and the longer you go without eating the harder it is to eat..or drink. I got shakey on them and people definitely gave me looks like I was on something. But I didn't really care because I was accomplishing what I needed to. I have also been on the generic phentermine since then. It was a dud. If you've had real phentermine you'd notice. Also if you're going to take it do so with your Dr. knowing. So, I obviously gained weight and now I am trying to lose without the pills. They will definitely give you the start you're looking for.0
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If you have already started to eat right and exercise why bother with the pills? I mean as well know and herd a millions time you didn't gain the weight over night more will you lose it over night. Sure seeing the scale go down is great but wouldn't you rather see it go down because of your hard work? Do you really want to take an unnecessary risk? I mean with all the side effects that can happen do you want to take that chance? Just keep working hard you can do this without drugs!! You are strong you can do this!!! You are beautiful and can be a healthier you without drugs!!
You know you shouldn't take them or you wouldn't be so nervous.
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Years ago my doctors tried every diet pill they had and came to phentermine....yes it works, but not without problems. I lost a great deal of weight...200lbs to be exact. But I started with chest pains, irragular heart beat, and at times enough to make me have to stop what im doing and try to just breath. Everyone is different, and im sure that not everyone who takes phentermine will have these issues....I did forget to say that while taking phentermine I was so aggitated....
Make sure that you really think about the physical results ....they are alot worse on you later in life.
I can tell you that I hated my new doctor cause he kept telling me to eat right and excercise. I felt he didnt understand my will power didnt include this regamind. But I finally come here to myfitnesspal....and the people are wonderful the support is outstanding, ...not to mention I want to lose this weight naturally...not only for health reasons, but to prove to myself I am worth the hard work and dedication to myself....
Hope this helps, and good luck on your journey,...you can do it, your worth it.1 -
Phentermine isn't a caffeine pill. It's prescription speed.I never said that I wasn't going to work on my diet and exercise regularly? I probably should have made that clear, because it's almost as if everyone is replying with the assumption that I'm just going to rely on the pills to do all of the work. NOT the case. But, in regards to your suggestion, I actually am considering not taking the pills at all (I still haven't started them).Thanks for the detailed response. This really helps, everyone! I didn't realize that it would have those type of effects. That makes me nervous to start the pills (I got my prescription from Walmart yesterday). Hopefully, I don't have too many side effects and it actually helps me. If not, I'll just get off of them and start using something else like Green Tea pills - do those work? I'm going to start a topic about that. Thanks again!
How about you forget the stupid pills and do it the normal way, by working hard on your diet and engaging in exercise regularly ?
Bah, blasphemy! Take the pills!
A friend of mine here in Aus owns one of the AAA Supplements stores (very popular and the best value for money supps stores in Aus). He got me into thermogenic pills, which sounds to be similar to what you're going to be taking. These particular pills are usually made up of a decent amount of caffeine, as well as a variety of roots, herbs, and thermogenic food-types such as green tea extract. They work rather well for appetite suppression. But for me they're best used as a motivator. I set my alarm for 7am and make sure my phone is out of reach without getting out of bed. That way I can't be lazy and hit snooze or dismiss.
My 7am alarm is to remind me to take a thermo (always have them beside my bed with a bottle of water ready). One goes down the hatch, then I get up and dismiss the alarm and get back in bed. My next alarm to get ready for work goes off at 7:30 but by then the energy has kicked in and I'm fired right up. It's more than enough energy to get me on my exercise bike for 20-30 minutes before having a shower, breakfast then heading to work.
So at the very least, give it a shot. If you don't like it you don't like it. They absolutely wont burn fat without exercise, but they'll give you the kick in the butt you need to do the exercise. I often take a second one around 3 pm at work, which by 6pm means I'm full of beans again for taekwondo.
As long as your doctor says they're okay for you to take, there's no real harm in taking them. And there's nothing wrong with taking supplements to help achieve your goal.
Hope that helps ease your mind.
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ToriRo, my thought is that your well-meaning physician believes that prescribing Phentermine for a short period of time, will kickstart your dietary efforts and give you positive feedback in the form of rapid weight loss so that you will continue your dietary efforts.
That being said, over 15 years ago, my best friend (a pharmacist) was on the then popular "Fen/Phen" combo which was Pondimin (generic Fenfluramine) coupled with Phentermine. She lost 50 lbs rapidly in about 6 months with no apparent effort, she just did not have any appetite whatsoever and had boundless energy.
Many friends advised me to start taking it (my dad was a doctor at that time and always eager for me to lose weight).
I did get the pills, they were in my medicine cabinet.
I stared at the bottles and thought, "What happens when I have to quit taking these? My appetite will be back with a vengeance, and I'll probably gain the weight back."
I never took the pills and that was one of the smartest things I did my entire life.
That combination was found to cause permanent heart damage including pulmonary hypertension and heart valve problems.
My friend who lost 50 lbs gained it all back and luckily she has not suffered any heart damage.
Phentermine is considered a "safe" appetite suppressant and "well tolerated",
however, phentermine has a LOT of potentially bad side effects, some more serious than others.
People can become addicted to it as well as mentioned in a previous post.
I would tell you to proceed with great caution regarding phentermine.
Read all you can about it, plenty of literature on it online.
Look it up in the PDR, "Physicians Desk Reference" which is the drug bible of medications that is updated yearly.
Only you can decide if the benefit of this medication to you outweighs its risks.1 -
Lee,
Thanks for this - I needed this! But, I think Phentermine is way different than a herbal supplement.I never said that I wasn't going to work on my diet and exercise regularly? I probably should have made that clear, because it's almost as if everyone is replying with the assumption that I'm just going to rely on the pills to do all of the work. NOT the case. But, in regards to your suggestion, I actually am considering not taking the pills at all (I still haven't started them).Thanks for the detailed response. This really helps, everyone! I didn't realize that it would have those type of effects. That makes me nervous to start the pills (I got my prescription from Walmart yesterday). Hopefully, I don't have too many side effects and it actually helps me. If not, I'll just get off of them and start using something else like Green Tea pills - do those work? I'm going to start a topic about that. Thanks again!
How about you forget the stupid pills and do it the normal way, by working hard on your diet and engaging in exercise regularly ?
Bah, blasphemy! Take the pills!
A friend of mine here in Aus owns one of the AAA Supplements stores (very popular and the best value for money supps stores in Aus). He got me into thermogenic pills, which sounds to be similar to what you're going to be taking. These particular pills are usually made up of a decent amount of caffeine, as well as a variety of roots, herbs, and thermogenic food-types such as green tea extract. They work rather well for appetite suppression. But for me they're best used as a motivator. I set my alarm for 7am and make sure my phone is out of reach without getting out of bed. That way I can't be lazy and hit snooze or dismiss.
My 7am alarm is to remind me to take a thermo (always have them beside my bed with a bottle of water ready). One goes down the hatch, then I get up and dismiss the alarm and get back in bed. My next alarm to get ready for work goes off at 7:30 but by then the energy has kicked in and I'm fired right up. It's more than enough energy to get me on my exercise bike for 20-30 minutes before having a shower, breakfast then heading to work.
So at the very least, give it a shot. If you don't like it you don't like it. They absolutely wont burn fat without exercise, but they'll give you the kick in the butt you need to do the exercise. I often take a second one around 3 pm at work, which by 6pm means I'm full of beans again for taekwondo.
As long as your doctor says they're okay for you to take, there's no real harm in taking them. And there's nothing wrong with taking supplements to help achieve your goal.
Hope that helps ease your mind.
Lee1 -
Thanks everyone for your honest opinions and advice!0
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HI there! I would like to share my experience as well.I was on Adipex 2 times in the past 4 years and recently started back on them just 4 days ago. A relative who shared the same Dr. as me was taking them and she lost 60 lbs in 3 months. She looked great! SO i got curious and discussed this drug with my Dr. He felt it was in my best interest to give them a whirl. My first time on them I was only on them for 2 months and lost 60 lbs without changing my diet and exercise I couldn't sleep, but I have always been an Insomniac. The 2nd time on them I took them for just about a week if that. Your supposed to be on them for 3 months then off 6 months then on again for 3 months, off again for 6 months until you reach you goal. The second time I just didn't stick to them. I have put the weight back on because I was on steroids for the health problems I have. In the past year I have weighed the most I have ever weighed as far as I know. I was at 258. I am on disability because of all the health problems I have. I have high blood pressure as well which I am on medication for. There is not cure for the the health issues I have. In fact my Dr. warned me that some day I will be crippled so he ordered me a wheel chair which I have only used 1 or 2 times. I have a rough time walking some days. My hips give me trouble. But just recently I have decided to fight back! Since Thanksgiving day I have lost about 19 lbs or so. We changed our eating habits in our house. No more junk. No more fast food or as little as possible when tempted. We have knowledge and apply portion control and it makes a world of difference! We use smaller plates and never go back for seconds. If I am craving something I allow myself to have just a little! I stay on track and if I have a bad day or something I make sure to pick myself back up the next day. So far since being back on them 4 days ago, I have been losing about 1-2 lbs a day. I know your not supposed to weigh yourself every day but it tend to become quite fun watching the digits on the scale go down. I am using them for a booster. I dont plan to be on them forever. I managed to get down to 238 as of last night. I would like ot get down to 200 and then after that go by 20 lb goals until I reach my ultimate goal. Being on these pills is more than just losing weight! If you take them properly under a Dr.s care they can be helpful but only if you are willing to change your lifestyle and bad habits. The only side effect I am getting a dry mouth and a clean house and energy to be able to exercise! That is not the case though for lots of people. Everyone is different and you have to do what is best for you! Get the facts and be careful! If you dont like the way they make you feel then STOP taking them! I hate taking pills just as much as anyone else does and Lord knows I have been on all kinds for the conditions I have...but I am extra dedicated this time and going about it the way I should have the 1st and 2nd time around. I plan on documenting my experience and results on youtube. Look up some video's on youtube regarding Phentermine. There are a ton of testimonies on there. Good and Bad. I wish you luck and all the best!0
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Speed is bad for your heart. Even the legal kind. Just my 2 cents. I have arrythmia at 31 (started at 29) because of long term use of diet pills. More out, less in - that's the only thing you have to do to lose weight, you don't need drugs 2
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I took it back when it was the Phen/Fen thing. never took the one that was bad for you, just because at 4 (when I was supposed to take it) I was still bouncing from the Phentermine in the morning.
I lost weight, and I had boundless energy, but I seem to recall only beong allowed to take it a few weeks at a time?
Weight came back, slowly.0
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