Phentermine
heatherhb2016
Posts: 36 Member
I see alot of negative about Phentermine throughout this APP. However, so far, this drug is working for me with minimal side effects. I eat 3x per day. Of course I only take half my prescribed dose. I believe if you use this pill as an aid, and not your entire diet, that you'll hve a higher chance for success! I've done tons of research! I'm slowly changing the way I eat, what I eat, and keeping a daily diary! I'm hoping to learn and keep learning... Even after Phentermine! I think to each their own! Do what works for YOU!
***If you're looking for Phentermine friendly users... Please join the Phentermine Users group
*** To those with more negative comments, this is ONLY my experience so far. Thanks
***If you're looking for Phentermine friendly users... Please join the Phentermine Users group
*** To those with more negative comments, this is ONLY my experience so far. Thanks
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If you say so. I learned how to eat the old fashioned way, there is nothing wrong with experiencing a little hunger pang.0
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How long have you been taking it? Are you aware that the FDA recommends taking this habit forming stimulant for only three weeks at a time, so any longer is an off-label, not recommended use?0
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I lost about 80 lbs. over the course of 6 months on phentermine. I loved it, but now my doctor won't Prescribe it since he says you aren't allowed to take it past 6 months. Now I am trying a medicine called Contrave, and I am not liking the side effects.0
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8 days. I'm a recovery counselor, so I'm very aware of abuse. As I said, I'm only taking half my prescribed dose. I only plan on using it a month or so. I'm not obese. But, I'm overweight. I've been stuck at same weight plateu for at least five years....until now. Hope this helps. Thanks for your comment!
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For others that aren't already aware - phentermine has pharmacology similar to amphetamine. Yanno, speed.0
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EvitaCarolina1 wrote: »I lost about 80 lbs. over the course of 6 months on phentermine. I loved it, but now my doctor won't Prescribe it since he says you aren't allowed to take it past 6 months. Now I am trying a medicine called Contrave, and I am not liking the side effects.
Hi. Thanks. What is contrave? What are your side effects?0 -
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8 days. I'm a recovery counselor, so I'm very aware of abuse. As I said, I'm only taking half my prescribed dose. I only plan on using it a month or so. I'm not obese. But, I'm overweight. I've been stuck at same weight plateu for at least five years....until now. Hope this helps. Thanks for your comment!kshama2001 wrote: »How long have you been taking it? Are you aware that the FDA recommends taking this habit forming stimulant for only three weeks at a time, so any longer is an off-label, not recommended use? 0 -
heatherhb2016 wrote: »EvitaCarolina1 wrote: »I lost about 80 lbs. over the course of 6 months on phentermine. I loved it, but now my doctor won't Prescribe it since he says you aren't allowed to take it past 6 months. Now I am trying a medicine called Contrave, and I am not liking the side effects.
Hi. Thanks. What is contrave? What are your side effects?
Contave is another weight loss medication that is sopposed to help with appetite control as well, but all it has done for me is make me nauseas, dizzy and basically every side effect is warns. So I stopped taking it. The medicines are more of a crutch than anything. It all just comes down to working out and eating healthy.0 -
Sometimes,if it weren't for crutches, people wouldn't walk. Is it a scheduled drug too? I'm going to Google it. You've peaked my curiosity! I'm sorry your experiencing negative side effects. I did the first two days with Phentermine, now they've almost totally dissipated. How long WERE you on contrave?EvitaCarolina1 wrote: »heatherhb2016 wrote: »EvitaCarolina1 wrote: »I lost about 80 lbs. over the course of 6 months on phentermine. I loved it, but now my doctor won't Prescribe it since he says you aren't allowed to take it past 6 months. Now I am trying a medicine called Contrave, and I am not liking the side effects.
Hi. Thanks. What is contrave? What are your side effects?
Contave is another weight loss medication that is sopposed to help with appetite control as well, but all it has done for me is make me nauseas, dizzy and basically every side effect is warns. So I stopped taking it. The medicines are more of a crutch than anything. It all just comes down to working out and eating healthy.
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kshama2001 wrote: »For others that aren't already aware - phentermine has pharmacology similar to amphetamine. Yanno, speed.
As a recovery counselor, I must say, never counseled many, in fact ANY, Phentermine addicts! I'M sure they're out there. However, like any other scheduled drug, it has potential for abuse, yes! I wouldn't recommend it, personally, to someone that enjoys or has ever been addicted to uppers aka speed, amPhetimines, meth, etc. Thanks again! 2 -
How do I join the Phentermine Users group?
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Nevermind, found it!!0
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I am sorry, and this is just my opinion. I am not trying to be rude, but, I can't seem to wrap my brain around a recovery counselor recommending anyone using a drug that can be addictive to obtain a goal that can be obtained successfully without the use of any "crutch". Especially for something like weight loss. Even if a person does not/has not enjoyed or has not even tried speed or any other type of drug, there is still the chance of a person becoming addicted.0
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I am sorry, and this is just my opinion. I am not trying to be rude, but, I can't seem to wrap my brain around a recovery counselor recommending anyone using a drug that can be addictive to obtain a goal that can be obtained successfully without the use of any "crutch". Especially for something like weight loss. Even if a person does not/has not enjoyed or has not even tried speed or any other type of drug, there is still the chance of a person becoming addicted.
Thanks for your opinion! however, I'm NOT working right now! This isn't an addiction/recovery group. This is about dieting! I'm stating my opinion and feelings as you are.
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heatherhb2016 wrote: »I am sorry, and this is just my opinion. I am not trying to be rude, but, I can't seem to wrap my brain around a recovery counselor recommending anyone using a drug that can be addictive to obtain a goal that can be obtained successfully without the use of any "crutch". Especially for something like weight loss. Even if a person does not/has not enjoyed or has not even tried speed or any other type of drug, there is still the chance of a person becoming addicted.
Thanks for your opinion! however, I'm NOT working right now! This isn't an addiction/recovery group. This is about dieting! I'm stating my opinion and feelings as you are.
Yes, this is about dieting, not addiction/recovery. However, I sit here thinking how many people may read this post who may be struggling with an ED, or may have a family history of addiction and feel encouraged to try this drug.
I am a teacher, I am technically NOT working on the weekends, but if I see a situation that can be potentially dangerous for a child, you bet your *kitten* I will say something.0 -
I tried this drug and it made me want to climb the walls, even taking a half pill. No way. I would rather eat good and count my calories.0
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Some times people don't want to put in the work needed to lose weight. Its easier for them to look for a quick fix or magic pill. These fly by night "weight loss clinics" are out to make a profit. They will prescribe people that are not even classified as obese weight loss pills and often sell them other products . most of these places will offer bad information and further spread the woo around ( like shots that boost metabolism lol!) I would be very careful taking this drug and double check any info they try to give you (most of it is likely woo)
For weight loss, all that's needed is a calorie deficit. Eat less then you burn and you'll lose weight. There's no short cuts. This must be a lifestyle change in order to have lasting success.0 -
@thorsmom01 don't get me started on the unnecessary vitamin b12 shots those clinics give. They give you energy, etc if you are deficient in b12 but do nothing if you aren't deficient but they give them anyways0
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I have been on contrave for 186 days. I take 2 a day, I have lost 45 lbs on it. It does HELP supress my appetite. I am going for 50 lbs. now, and ultimately to 75 lbs.0
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Took PhenFen in the 90s as an overweight teen, lost 40 lbs before the recalls. Maintained a while, eventually took Meridia and lost another 40 lbs. I was still obese.
Guess why I started using MFP? I gained all that weight back when not using them. They made doing a low carb diet mentally sustainable for weight loss for a time. It eventually didn't work and didn't teach me anything sustainable.
Now by tracking my food, I've lost 115 lb, still losing, actually overweight according to BMI (body fat isn't as defined, but I'm below 20%) but not obese. Sure, I need to keep track of things with a food journal, and I enjoyable move more, but barring civilization collapsing, I could keep doing these things in perpetuity.0 -
I am sorry, and this is just my opinion. I am not trying to be rude, but, I can't seem to wrap my brain around a recovery counselor recommending anyone using a drug that can be addictive to obtain a goal that can be obtained successfully without the use of any "crutch". Especially for something like weight loss. Even if a person does not/has not enjoyed or has not even tried speed or any other type of drug, there is still the chance of a person becoming addicted.
How do you feel about people that have surgery to start their weight loss journey?0 -
@singingflutelady They got me to take the B12 shots, too. I was eating plenty of B12 and had no absorption issues at the time. Extra $20 for them.
@senecarr have you had any heart or circulatory issues since you stopped PhenFen?? My mom took those as well.
@choppie70 ED? I probably sound stupid, but erectile dysfunction?
@heatherhb2016 Just be careful with those. I gained all the weight and more back after stopping them. Make sure you're focusing on lifestyle changes during this period. Looking at your diary, if you are still eating all the sugar and the things that caused you to get to this point, use the time on the Phen to get all that on track before it is time to stop. Best!0 -
A childhood friend of mine died at 38 years old -- he had a lovely wife and two little girls. His passing was directly related to the use of PhenFen. And he wasn't what anyone would even consider overweight. choppie- I think the warning is fair game. OP we aren't bashing-- just providing information that might be important to certain readers.... The loss of my friend has led me to the conclusion that, no matter how tempting, I will never use weight loss medication.0
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Ed=eating disorder0
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denisecollins52 wrote: »I am sorry, and this is just my opinion. I am not trying to be rude, but, I can't seem to wrap my brain around a recovery counselor recommending anyone using a drug that can be addictive to obtain a goal that can be obtained successfully without the use of any "crutch". Especially for something like weight loss. Even if a person does not/has not enjoyed or has not even tried speed or any other type of drug, there is still the chance of a person becoming addicted.
How do you feel about people that have surgery to start their weight loss journey?
I know people who have successfully lost weight with weight loss surgery and have kept the weight off. I have also known people who had surgery and lost, then gained all the weight. If a person wants to have surgery that is their choice. Taking a prescription drug for weight loss is also someone's choice. It just boggles me that someone who deals on a daily basis with people who struggle with addiction would recommend people taking a drug to help with weight loss when there is substantial research that a person can lose weight by just eating less than they burn.
My Dr. referred me to a surgeon for weight loss surgery before she even talked to me about HOW to lose weight on my own. I am glad that I changed Dr.'s because I am now 36 lbs lighter, eat foods that I like and have not needed to take any supplements or have surgery. I am also a 45 YO who is in perimenopause and have hyerparathyroidism and hydronephrosis.
I think that people really need to be informed about weight loss and how to lose weight loss. We have too many celebrities selling anything and everything and people are so misinformed about how to lose weight.0 -
I am sorry, and this is just my opinion. I am not trying to be rude, but, I can't seem to wrap my brain around a recovery counselor recommending anyone using a drug that can be addictive to obtain a goal that can be obtained successfully without the use of any "crutch". Especially for something like weight loss. Even if a person does not/has not enjoyed or has not even tried speed or any other type of drug, there is still the chance of a person becoming addicted.
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runningforthetrain wrote: »A childhood friend of mine died at 38 years old -- he had a lovely wife and two little girls. His passing was directly related to the use of PhenFen. And he wasn't what anyone would even consider overweight. choppie- I think the warning is fair game. OP we aren't bashing-- just providing information that might be important to certain readers.... The loss of my friend has led me to the conclusion that, no matter how tempting, I will never use weight loss medication.
Wow! Scary! I'm so sorry to hear your story!0 -
heatherhb2016 wrote: »I am sorry, and this is just my opinion. I am not trying to be rude, but, I can't seem to wrap my brain around a recovery counselor recommending anyone using a drug that can be addictive to obtain a goal that can be obtained successfully without the use of any "crutch". Especially for something like weight loss. Even if a person does not/has not enjoyed or has not even tried speed or any other type of drug, there is still the chance of a person becoming addicted.
Thanks for your opinion! however, I'm NOT working right now! This isn't an addiction/recovery group. This is about dieting! I'm stating my opinion and feelings as you are.
Yes, this is about dieting, not addiction/recovery. However, I sit here thinking how many people may read this post who may be struggling with an ED, or may have a family history of addiction and feel encouraged to try this drug.
I am a teacher, I am technically NOT working on the weekends, but if I see a situation that can be potentially dangerous for a child, you bet your *kitten* I will say something.
I fully respect that. Seriously0
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