I've been on it for a while, since October 2012. I'm 35 y/o and this is my first time taking it. According to my doc, that amount of time on it is ok and I trust him. I've lost 67.5 lbs! I know I could do better if I was more strict on myself, but I skip work outs here and there, and yes, occasionally enjoy a piece of cake! :happy: I weighed much more than you...started @ 266 and am now 198, but I feel so much better! I have a long way to go, but this diet pill has been a blessing for me!

I have taken the Phen/Top combo for 4 weeks and have lost 9.6 pounds...each week has been different...the first week's loss was 5#, followed by 1/2, then 1.5, then 2.6....but I am fine with that. That second week, I am sure I was in need of an intervention with my bowels, so was not surprised with the lack of loss - LOL. The meds have really helped with the cravings and late night eating.

Hi, I am so glad to see someone post!! Are you also taking the Topiramate? I utilize the MFP to watch my intake and adjusted the protein up, because I eat more protein than their standard and tend to eat less carbs (ideallly...). I start my day with 30 gm protein in the morning - for me that is a protein shake that I mix with my coffee, kind like a latte or lots of creamer. Last Sunday, I switched to decaf after 4 weeks on Phen, I started really noticing the effects in the morning when it kicked in and the caffeine on top of that was just too much. I also take an anti-depressant, which may or may not enhance the effects of the Phen. The Top seems to help with the cravings and dulls the taste of food and helps me eat less at night. Another reason I try to eat during the day is that otherwise, I justify that I have enough room left in my calories to eat at night - and the eating at night is more of a bad habit for me, than a hunger thing. I am more of an emotional eater, than eating when I am hungry. Talk soon, I hope. Louise

HI, I take Phentermine and Topiramate; are you only taking the Phentermine?

The Topiramate helps with appetite and cravings, as well as dulling the taste sensation, so I think it helps you eat less because you are less interested in food. I started at 25mg, then moved to 50mg. I am not sure if I will move to a higher dose (like 75mg), but I am going to ask my doctor about it because he wants me to be taking 1and 1/2 of the Phen 37.5. I started lower and built up, but that seems like a lot to me, even tho the staff says some people take a lot more than that. I even stopped caffeine! Anyway, I take the other 1/2 4-5 hours later, when I take the topiramate. The top is also supposed to help out with the late night eating. You can google it... topiramate or topamax - it is an anti-seizure drug and they found out about the weight loss. The dose for weight loss is much lower than the dose for seizures and it was recently approved by the FDA for weight loss, rather than just being prescribed by doctors as an off label use. I am going to see if I can "friend" you on here. My settings say I should get an email if I get a reply, but I am not and I am not always at my computer to log on - on my phone I cannot get to this part of MFP. I will try to check more frequently because I do want to keep in touch! Louise

I really need to lose 50 - 60 pounds. I never got to goal after my weight loss and then I gained back the 30. I am not sure if I will stay on the meds for the entire time as I am hoping the meds will help me to get going and help me change my ways and get into a better pattern. So far, logging on here has been a huge help. I had already edited the protein so I could up it to 100 because that is my goal and then I figured out I could get the fiber on there, so I dropped the sodium, so I could track fiber.

Did you get constipated on the Phentermine? I got very constipated the second week on the combo, but ended up having good luck with both Miralax and Smooth Move Tea (not at the same time). I also started taking at 10 billion probiotic and have not need help going as often.

The phen/top combo is very common, so I hope you get to try it out - my doc has raised me up slow. The topiramate dulls the taste of food so helps you not have as much interest in eating. I also think it has helped me eat less at night before I go to bed. I really noticed that when I went from 25mg to 50 mg. The new combo drug, Qsymia is formulated with less Phentermine and more Topiramate.

I think my doctor wants me to lose faster, but I am good with this rate because I am really interested in figuring how the best way to get my weight off and keep it off. From my support group I may have learned that I need to find my new normal - I guess that makes sense.

Talk soon!

Wow, that is a lot!!! I was very constipated my second week (not trying to give TMI, just FYI). The strangest thing is that I did not really have symptoms of needing to go. My doc was a bit alarmed when it had been a week, so I ended up using milk of mag to get going, which was not fun, but I sort of got back on track.

Anyway, just wanted to let you know what happened to me in week 2 - I lost 5 pounds the first week. I switch between Miralax and Smooth Move Tea. use at night beginning with the second day I do not go until I go. I also started a 10 billion probiotic which has seemed to help. Generally I only need the Miralax or tea a couple days a week.

Hope this was not an overshare!!!

I'm on the combo of Phen/Top So far totally feeling fabulous a bit of a spaz no jitters but, I am naturally a hyper person anyways. However, my moods have been a bit crazy. I get extreme lows and feel so sad sometimes which is whacky but, otherwise all is well. I am a total wench to the old man sometimes that I feel like he can;t do anything right. It is terrible. Now I am realizing this I am better and proactive about it. I am going on one month on it. Lost about 26lbs I was already losing weight before so, all in all I'm down about 46lbs. which is bloody fantastic right However a long road before me. So, anyways I am happy and pleased.

Wow, that is a lot!!! I was very constipated my second week (not trying to give TMI, just FYI). The strangest thing is that I did not really have symptoms of needing to go. My doc was a bit alarmed when it had been a week, so I ended up using milk of mag to get going, which was not fun, but I sort of got back on track.

Anyway, just wanted to let you know what happened to me in week 2 - I lost 5 pounds the first week. I switch between Miralax and Smooth Move Tea. use at night beginning with the second day I do not go until I go. I also started a 10 billion probiotic which has seemed to help. Generally I only need the Miralax or tea a couple days a week.

Hope this was not an overshare!!!

Are you getting enough fiber?