If you've been on Phentermine, what were your results?

avk9802
avk9802 Posts: 84 Member
edited November 22 in Success Stories
Hello pals!

My primary prescribed me Phentermine yesterday and I'm excited to see what it does for me. If you've been on it, can you share your experience with me?

Thank you :)
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  • Here4Ponies
    Here4Ponies Posts: 116 Member
    edited July 2015
    Mine tried that with me a couple of times. Both times I started with a half dose because it's essentially amphetamine. Went to the full dose after a couple weeks and the initial effects lessened. I felt jittery, excitable, and hyperaware. I struggled to sleep . Felt like I had a large rock in my stomach. I definitely ate less. Lost 20lbs in a month. It all came back with extra as soon as I stopped taking it.

    My doctor has changed her philosophy and no longer prescribes it. She encourages exercise and modified diet instead.
  • madhatter2013
    madhatter2013 Posts: 1,547 Member
    edited July 2015
    Here4Cookies wrote: »
    Mine tried that with me a couple of times. Both times I started with a half dose because it's essentially amphetamine. Went to the full dose after a couple weeks and the initial effects lessened. I felt jittery, excitable, and hyperaware. I struggled to sleep . Felt like I had a large rock in my stomach. I definitely ate less. Lost 20lbs in a month. It all came back with extra as soon as I stopped taking it.

    My doctor has changed her philosophy and no longer prescribes it. She encourages exercise and modified diet instead .

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  • Linnea1972
    Linnea1972 Posts: 183 Member
    You will get alot of hate on this pill. ..
    but boo whoo to the na sayers..... ive lost 54 and still losing. .. no side affects for me..i do week on week off with the pills... also I have not been able to get a refil because of money, and the weight is still coming off.... good luck to you..... :)
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    Linnea
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  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    OP, is that you on your profile pic? If so, your doctor should be reported to the medical board....Phen is an amphetamine, and should only be prescribed to morbidlh obese people where the risk of being overweight is a lot bigger than the medication's.....
  • theawill519
    theawill519 Posts: 242 Member
    I lost 50+ lbs on it. I loved it at the time... not so much when I gained it all back when I stopped taking it.

    It's not a long term solution, so why even bother?
  • CarolinaCricket
    CarolinaCricket Posts: 127 Member
    I'm sorry but if that is you in your profile photo you shouldn't be taking this medication and your doctor should be reported.

  • CoRockChick77
    CoRockChick77 Posts: 39 Member
    astrampe wrote: »
    OP, is that you on your profile pic? If so, your doctor should be reported to the medical board....Phen is an amphetamine, and should only be prescribed to morbidlh obese people where the risk of being overweight is a lot bigger than the medication's.....

    This!
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    astrampe wrote: »
    OP, is that you on your profile pic? If so, your doctor should be reported to the medical board....Phen is an amphetamine, and should only be prescribed to morbidlh obese people where the risk of being overweight is a lot bigger than the medication's.....

    Agree.
  • KenziesFrenzies
    KenziesFrenzies Posts: 1,014 Member
    Thea519 wrote: »
    I lost 50+ lbs on it. I loved it at the time... not so much when I gained it all back when I stopped taking it.

    It's not a long term solution, so why even bother?

    Preach, girl, preach.

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  • soldiergrl_101
    soldiergrl_101 Posts: 2,205 Member
    I took it, lost 10 gained 30...Its not a miracle drug, it doesn't teach you how to eat right or get your body/mind right. If you eat a bunch of crap these pills wont make you loose 50lbs sitting on your @$$. Your better off doing it the old fashioned way, diet and exercise
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    astrampe wrote: »
    OP, is that you on your profile pic? If so, your doctor should be reported to the medical board....Phen is an amphetamine, and should only be prescribed to morbidlh obese people where the risk of being overweight is a lot bigger than the medication's.....

    Yeah...That's what I was going to ask.
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Troutsy wrote: »
    astrampe wrote: »
    OP, is that you on your profile pic? If so, your doctor should be reported to the medical board....Phen is an amphetamine, and should only be prescribed to morbidlh obese people where the risk of being overweight is a lot bigger than the medication's.....

    Yeah...That's what I was going to ask.

    Her photos suggest that it is - which is worrying.
  • Redbeard333
    Redbeard333 Posts: 381 Member
    It may work for some, but it's not a long-term solution imho. Change your habits if you want to lose the weight and keep it off...
  • avk9802
    avk9802 Posts: 84 Member
    Hi concerned pals! (Regarding my profile picture) that was from my first transformation 3 years ago. I've since had another baby and my metabolism has slowed quit a bit so this time around I haven't been able to do it like I did last time. I am technically obese. Weighing 185 and I'm 5'2. Hope this clears that up!
  • avk9802
    avk9802 Posts: 84 Member
    Iron_Feline wrote: »
    Troutsy wrote: »
    astrampe wrote: »
    OP, is that you on your profile pic? If so, your doctor should be reported to the medical board....Phen is an amphetamine, and should only be prescribed to morbidlh obese people where the risk of being overweight is a lot bigger than the medication's.....

    Yeah...That's what I was going to ask.

    Her photos suggest that it is - which is worrying.

    See my comment.
  • avk9802
    avk9802 Posts: 84 Member
    Troutsy wrote: »
    astrampe wrote: »
    OP, is that you on your profile pic? If so, your doctor should be reported to the medical board....Phen is an amphetamine, and should only be prescribed to morbidlh obese people where the risk of being overweight is a lot bigger than the medication's.....

    Yeah...That's what I was going to ask.

    See my comment.
  • avk9802
    avk9802 Posts: 84 Member
    Serah87 wrote: »
    astrampe wrote: »
    OP, is that you on your profile pic? If so, your doctor should be reported to the medical board....Phen is an amphetamine, and should only be prescribed to morbidlh obese people where the risk of being overweight is a lot bigger than the medication's.....

    Agree.

    See my comment.
  • avk9802
    avk9802 Posts: 84 Member
    CoRockChick77 wrote: »
    astrampe wrote: »
    OP, is that you on your profile pic? If so, your doctor should be reported to the medical board....Phen is an amphetamine, and should only be prescribed to morbidlh obese people where the risk of being overweight is a lot bigger than the medication's.....

    This!

    See my comment.
  • madhatter2013
    madhatter2013 Posts: 1,547 Member
    avk9802 wrote: »
    Hi concerned pals! (Regarding my profile picture) that was from my first transformation 3 years ago. I've since had another baby and my metabolism has slowed quit a bit so this time around I haven't been able to do it like I did last time. I am technically obese. Weighing 185 and I'm 5'2. Hope this clears that up!

    I don't think this even qualifies for people to be less concerned.
  • avk9802
    avk9802 Posts: 84 Member
    HuntingHope wrote: »
    I'm sorry but if that is you in your profile photo you shouldn't be taking this medication and your doctor should be reported.

    See my comment :)
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    edited July 2015
    You do realize you don't have to quote everyone with the same comment right? If we have the thread bookmarked we will receive a notification that there was a new post.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    avk9802 wrote: »
    Troutsy wrote: »
    astrampe wrote: »
    OP, is that you on your profile pic? If so, your doctor should be reported to the medical board....Phen is an amphetamine, and should only be prescribed to morbidlh obese people where the risk of being overweight is a lot bigger than the medication's.....

    Yeah...That's what I was going to ask.

    See my comment.

    Then maybe put a updated photo then, might help.

    I still say no to pills, it doesn't teach you anything and the side effects don't sound good to me. My 2 cents.
  • avk9802
    avk9802 Posts: 84 Member
    Just needed experiences of people who have been on it. Not to determine whether you all thought I needed it or not. That's between my doctor and I :D
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    Side effects: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/phentermine-side-effects.html

    It's up to you to decide if it's worth it or not. There is no magic pill. While on this, you still need to learn portion control or all the weight that you lost while on the pill will be regained.
  • avk9802
    avk9802 Posts: 84 Member
    avk9802 wrote: »
    Just needed experiences of people who have been on it. Not to determine whether you all thought I needed it or not. That's between my doctor and I :D
    Troutsy wrote: »
    You do realize you don't have to quote everyone with the same comment right? If we have the thread bookmarked we will receive a notification that there was a new post.

    Nope! Didn't know that. I just started back using the app since my last transformation and then I never used it. Thanks for the info!
  • avk9802
    avk9802 Posts: 84 Member
    Serah87 wrote: »
    avk9802 wrote: »
    Troutsy wrote: »
    astrampe wrote: »
    OP, is that you on your profile pic? If so, your doctor should be reported to the medical board....Phen is an amphetamine, and should only be prescribed to morbidlh obese people where the risk of being overweight is a lot bigger than the medication's.....

    Yeah...That's what I was going to ask.

    See my comment.

    Then maybe put a updated photo then, might help.

    I still say no to pills, it doesn't teach you anything and the side effects don't sound good to me. My 2 cents.

    Thank you!
  • avk9802
    avk9802 Posts: 84 Member
    madhatter2013 wrote: »
    avk9802 wrote: »
    Hi concerned pals! (Regarding my profile picture) that was from my first transformation 3 years ago. I've since had another baby and my metabolism has slowed quit a bit so this time around I haven't been able to do it like I did last time. I am technically obese. Weighing 185 and I'm 5'2. Hope this clears that up!

    I don't think this even qualifies for people to be less concerned.

    I don't understand your comment. Sorry.
  • MillyFleurs
    MillyFleurs Posts: 57 Member
    Took it like five years ago, gained everything back.
    Pills are no substitute for education and better habits.
  • avk9802
    avk9802 Posts: 84 Member
    MillyFleurs wrote: »
    Took it like five years ago, gained everything back.
    Pills are no substitute for education and better habits.

    Thank you!

    I have done this all before. Losing approx. 60 pounds 3 years ago. I am aware of how to do it and I started it again but with little to no luck. This is why my doctor prescribed me this to kick start and then I'm hoping I can continue and maintain again.
  • CarolinaCricket
    CarolinaCricket Posts: 127 Member
    I still say no to the pills. I was on them and life was great, I lost 60 pounds but I didn't change the way I thought about food or have any steady level of activity. When the pills stopped the weight came back plus some.

    I changed how I thought about food, increased my activity level and now the weight stays off. There is no magic pill. Eat less and move more.

    Good luck.
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