Phentermine VS No Phentermine?

I don't know enough about it but chances are you still have the stuff in your system. try it for longer

I have mixed feelings about Phentermine. As an appetite suppressant I would say it works ok, as long as you're eating throughout the day and making smart choices. I prefer not to take it every day because I do not want to become addicted to any sensation from taking the pill (the "high" feeling) or dependant on it from keeping me away from bad habits. Since it is highly abused, I would say use it since you have it to give you any kick start you need, but don't let yourself be fooled; it's all about what choices you make, and you can't be on it forever. Try even taking it every other day, or a day you already know you're feeling weak from impulse.

i was on it.. hated it.. made me super b**chy.. my Dr also had me try Adderall (sp?) same thing there.. you have to do what works for you.. but for me.. it all boils down to ME.. making healthy choices.. i had a drug problem as a teen and it made me feel like "back in the day".. i didn't like that feeling.. it scared me!

good luck!

I've taken it, and I'm very against it. It DOES suppress your appetite and it DOES increase your metabolism. I say to get rid of it altogether. It can be bad for your heart, make you have sleep problems, and when you stop taking it, your body's metabolism is messed up, and most people gain weight because of that. You're taking what seems like a low dose, so all of these effects may not be as strong yet, but it DOES build up in your system, so the longer you're on it, the chances of developing any of these side affects will increase. Watch what you eat and exercise. People have proven over and over and over and over that this is the only real solution to lasting weight management.

My doctor just put me on phentermine. She stressed this is short term only to help get my weight loss moving again - I have been following a healthy plan since February - lost about 23 pounds in the first two and a half months and absolutely nothing since mid-April. I go down a couple and then back up - I'm still within a pound of where I was in mid-April. I have kept a food journal and have kept my calories between 1400 and 1600 nearly every day (bear in mind I'm over 6 foot tall, so I do need more than most people - that's still 800-1,000 calories a day below my BMR). I admit that I wasn't doing a terrific job on exercise, but I wasn't skimping it either - I was going for 30-45 minute walks 3-4 times a week for most weeks. And nothing. Just nothing.

So, I had very mixed feelings about going on this drug - I've heard bad things too - but I've also heard really good things where it helped people who were morbidly obese (as I am) get enough weight off that they could keep moving forward with good nutrition and exercise. I think this is definitely not a drug for people with smaller amounts to lose - this is a last ditch effort to get people who are life-threateningly overweight down to a point where other interventions, like bariatric surgery, or just being physically capable of exercising, can take over. And it's definitely not a quick fix - as OPs have pointed out - the only way is a lifestyle change, but some people need help getting to that point.

I'm on the lowest dose - 15 mg in the morning only - and this is my third day on it. I do feel the effects on my sleep - I had a very difficult time sleeping last night, and we are monitoring my blood pressure very closely as it can cause that to rise. Fortunately, even with my weight, my blood pressure is perfect when not on this medicine. I had one episode yesterday where my heart started racing uncontrollably. It was scary, but it only lasted a couple of seconds. However, I have had similar effects from simply drinking too much caffeine.

I know you can't really check weight loss on a day to day basis, but I have to admit, I've checked the past three days, just out of curiosity and I am seeing substantial decreases every day. We will see if that holds through to my next check-in in a week and a half. I still have mixed feelings about this - I would like to get to a point where I can get off this drug as quickly as possible - but at the same time, I am extremely frustrated at three months of doing all the right things and not losing anything. So, we'll see....

I have been taking phentermine for 3 months. Initially I saw dramatic decrease in weight. Not sure how much I could contribute to phentermine and how much I could contribute to MyFitnessPal and a 1200 calorie diet plan. My doctor has been pleased with my progress but I am frustrated because I seem to have hit a plateau. Bought a treadmill a couple of weeks ago. Started out at only what I could tolerate. Sadly, that was only about 5 minutes at a time. After three weeks, I am glad to say that I can handle 30 minutes following the C25K plan. 5 min warm up at 3.5 mph, then alternating 1 min at 6 mph and 1.5 min at 3.5 mph, concluding with a 5 min cool down at 3.5 mph. After my first week of completing the full 28 minute workout and burning 270 calories per day, I finally lost 1 pound. No dancing in the streets but at least it is progress.

Could use more friends for support...

Curious if age is a factor. In my late 40's, I find that the help that my doctor is providing is appreciated.