My Blog On Taking Phentermine
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I am just curious , Was it a Prescription provided by a doctor that most took or did you buy the herbal alternitive??
Prescription from my doctor.0 -
Too many people have weakened their heart valves with this stuff. Good luck gambling with your health although there is more to weight loss then trying to take a magic pill and losing fat.0
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I, for one, would love to hear about your journey taking Phentermine...It is obviously a touchy subject for some but some of us may need the extra push to get started...I have been considering talking to my doctor about it & also have family members who did well with it but I would love for you to start a blog that takes us on the journey with you & can learn from your experience. I am glad that you are on here talking about this b/c obviously there are many opinions about this drug.
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I find it kind of ironic how people are so quick to judge and tear into someone who is taking a weight loss supplement when those same people embrace and praise people having plastic surgery done for the ultimate quick fix to their problems. I don't think I saw 1 negative comment in any of the tummy tuck, boob jobs or lipo thread "success stories" .
We're here for 1 common goal, weight loss. We discuss various ways of doing that. This is one of those discussions. I think some people are being very immature in how they are approaching this topic, even if you disagree with Phen, it doesn't give you the right to insult her or her choices.1 -
I, for one, would love to hear about your journey taking Phentermine...It is obviously a touchy subject for some but some of us may need the extra push to get started...I have been considering talking to my doctor about it & also have family members who did well with it but I would love for you to start a blog that takes us on the journey with you & can learn from your experience. I am glad that you are on here talking about this b/c obviously there are many opinions about this drug.
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Well, I wish you the best on your journey. I do wish you would reconsider, but to each his own. I have taken it before. Didn't gain weight back, because I, for the most part, continued eating healthy and always keep up my workouts. But, whether you eat right and exercise while on it or not, it still does damage to your heart. I had to reduce the intensity of my workouts while on it, because my heart rate was too high. Another thing to think about...............God forbid if you lose your insurance and say, have to go out and get an individual or family plan for insurance and not a "group" plan through you or your husband's company. This happened to us. We have been turned down by 4 different insurance companies. One of the reasons every single time has been that I took this medication. I also quickly became "attached" to the JOLT of energy I got from it first thing in the morning. I still miss that. In the long run, it is just not worth the risks to my health, (for me at least) having to back off workouts, loss of sleep and the $$$$ it costs.
Plus, smoking, taking a diet pill and the energy drinks? A little worrisome. But it is your body. Good luck.0 -
I, for one, would love to hear about your journey taking Phentermine...It is obviously a touchy subject for some but some of us may need the extra push to get started...I have been considering talking to my doctor about it & also have family members who did well with it but I would love for you to start a blog that takes us on the journey with you & can learn from your experience. I am glad that you are on here talking about this b/c obviously there are many opinions about this drug.
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Sorry, my reply was meant for the original poster. I'm a dork. : /
Well, I wish you the best on your journey. I do wish you would reconsider, but to each his own. I have taken it before. Didn't gain weight back, because I, for the most part, continued eating healthy and always keep up my workouts. But, whether you eat right and exercise while on it or not, it still does damage to your heart. I had to reduce the intensity of my workouts while on it, because my heart rate was too high. Another thing to think about...............God forbid if you lose your insurance and say, have to go out and get an individual or family plan for insurance and not a "group" plan through you or your husband's company. This happened to us. We have been turned down by 4 different insurance companies. One of the reasons every single time has been that I took this medication. I also quickly became "attached" to the JOLT of energy I got from it first thing in the morning. I still miss that. In the long run, it is just not worth the risks to my health, (for me at least) having to back off workouts, loss of sleep and the $$$$ it costs.
Plus, smoking, taking a diet pill and the energy drinks? A little worrisome. But it is your body. Good luck.0 -
1. Okay- I know most people say using a crutch like phentermine is not really losing weight. It is not doing the work of eating a sane amount of calories and exercising. This is true.
BUT...do not judge others until you have walked in their shoes.
2. I have "something" going on in my brain that makes me have an insatiable appetite. I don't know what it is. I can eat and never stop. It is truly insane.
3. I was prescribed phentermine by a bariatric specialist. This med is saving my life. I do not suffer any side effects. I am a very rare patient to not have side effects. I only have the desired effect of a curbed appetite. My EKG's have been normal. My BP is stable. My heart rate is in the 70's.
4. This med is not a magic pill. I still have to eat only 1100cals/day. I try to get 95 grams of protien and 65 grams of carbs a day. I am learning what it takes to eat and feel full at 1100 calories a day.
5. I still HAVE to exercise like a mad women. I am beginning to crave a good burn. I never thought I would like exercise. I now go out in the rain and the dark to get a good jog in. My brain reasoning out what it means to be active and use (burn) calories to lose (maintain) weight. I know I am a slow learner!
6. It is true that I am losing some muscle weight. I am now going to a personal trainer to help with weight lifting and to restore my muscle tissue.
7. I am very well aware of the FACT that the use of phentermine is for a limited duration. I know I will have to stop this drug soon. I am worried that uncontrollable urge to eat will return. I am taking it hour by hour, day after day. I hope I have learned to feed my appetite with vegetables, protein, and whole foods. Instead of all my home-baked goodies, McDonalds, endless pieces of pizza, late night bowls of cereal, 4 portions of comfort food dinner each night.
8. I know people who just plain and simple never have the urge to eat. Their brain chemistry is just different then mine. This med is helping me to accept that I will always have an internal drive to eat eat eat. I just have to know what to eat to ward off obesity.
9. MFP has been as big a miracle for me as phentermine. I plan on using this site for the remainder of my life (note to self...stay focused!). I will continue to use mfp after I stop phentermine. Because people on here are correct when they adamantly state...
"calorie control and exercise" . I will need the success stories, support and refreshers from mfp folks when I am managing my appetite without medication. I am scared of what my future holds.
10. As far as addiction is concerned...I have had grade 4 endometriosis. For more than a decade. I have been given every narcotic known to human kind and never once used them beyond what they were prescribed for. I am not naive, however. And will stay vigilant to the the risk of addiction. As a side note...I gained my weight (besides the brain chemistry/ appetite connection) from medically-induced menopause. I am now 90% better from my endometriosis after I found a gifted surgeon.
11. Please don't judge us who struggle in different ways to lose weight. We all are different people whose bodies and brains work differently. It is fine to say calories vs calories out because- that is the truth. But the actual act of getting that done is insurmountable for some.0 -
I visited my Cardiologist , he made me wear one of those god forsaken heart monitors for 48 hours , through workouts and all , He said my heart is perfectly healthy , after having an echocardiogram and an ultrasound done of my arteries he said everything looked perfect......As I said before , CLOSE DOCTOR SUPERVISION...I get my BP checked once a week and visit my weight loss physician 2 times a month...I had blood work done last week , which all was perfect...I have an under active thyroid and couldnt lose weight on my own if i tried , I am also working with a nutritionist who is helping me design a permenant eating plan..Just because one takes it to aid in weight loss does not mean they are "weak" or doomed to be heavy again when they stop taking it...I agree with the post , WHY is it more acceptable for someone to have plastic surgery than it is for someone to seek help for obesity?0
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I had an emergency Hystrectomy at 32...People have no idea about the struggles some people have and say rude things before they stop and actually think that not any 2 people are alike , every single body is designed differently...0
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I used to take Metabolift with ephedra, and I LOVED IT! After it was taken off the market I spent hours and hours searching for alternatives, which I never found. I'm too scared to try the prescription stuff, I think I would get addicted. Good luck and be careful!0
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Just keep in mind that if you take prescription stuff vs. stuff you buy over the counter you will have a doctor keeping a very close eye on you while on it and will know your health in and out rather than just taking something and hoping you are not going to have any side effects..Herbal stuff is not all it's cracked up to be either , they can be just as dangerous as prescribed medication..With being a Pharmacy Technician , I know ALLLL drugs , either prescribed or OTC have risks , it's up to your doctor to determine if the risks of NOT taking it outweigh the risks of taking it for said condition...I have a very addictive personality and have never found that I have any signs of withdrawl on the off months...This is my last month actually taking it because I am only 4 pounds from my goal weight and I can assure you I have learned how to do things the right way and will keep my weight off...Part of a successful weight loss is not reverting back to the old habits that got you in the situation to start with...I also feel , It's a decission that needs to be made between a physician and his patient as to weather or not any individual takes this medication , Some folks order it online and need to understand that it is NOT the same thing as the prescribed medication , it is a herbal copy cat. But rmemeber , if you take it and lose weight , or if you chose not to...Do not make the ones that do feel like they are using a crutch..Because it is no crutch..It is a tool used in helping people take control...either way you go , If you don't change habits , learn to exercise and stick to it , you will gain it back....0
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THIS!!!!!!!Yesterday I took my last phentermine pill...been on it for 3 months and lost 25 lbs. There is a GIGANTIC misconception here and some down right false information. I have been a mental health counselor with a focus on drug and alcohol. I've played the movie Requiem for a Dream in my group therapy sessions...Taking phentermine is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING LIKE THIS MOVIE!! An insane comparison!!! Phentermine is NOT heroine for crying out loud.
Phentermine is for people who are on a structured diet and exercise plan and for whatever reason are having a difficult time losing weight. I am one of those people...I've been dieting and exercising for 3 years...nothing happened for me despite my absolute best efforts. 3 doctors ignored my concerns about this issue. I never asked any of them for medication, just help to figure out what in the world I was 'doing wrong'. Finally I found someone that listened to me. He agreed that clearly there is a problem and was eager to help me try and figure it out. He did NOT prescribe meds immediately!! And I luv him for that. My doctor and I AFTER trying several different approaches to weight loss..agreed that there is something that's not "working right. My metabolism had come to a screeching halt..I had not been overeating at all. Only after several months did he prescribe these meds. This medication is for SHORT TERM USE with A STRUCTURED DIET AND EXERCISE PLAN. The maximum time to use is 3 months!!!! It is not meant to use for years by any means. As a matter of fact, it has very little use/effect without a weight loss plan intact. This drug can be "potentially" habit forming...because there are people out there that don't use it like it's supposed to be used.
I only experienced dry mouth, which was kinda okay because I finally started drinking lots of water..which I typically hadn't been doing. I exercise...I run 10-15 miles per week I keep to my calorie intake within reason...It's worked for me because I've DONE the work. I feel wonderful to say the least. And am so very glad that someone listened to me and did not say "Oh well..you're forty soo....."
Here's what I have to say to those nay-sayers....Please be considerate to others and not judge someone before you KNOW their struggle. For some...efforts pay off consistently and I'm happy for you. HOWEVER, just like people have diabetes or high blood pressure, or jock itch!! Some have trouble with those stupid hormones that regulate metabolism and such, there are people out there that need a 'jump' start to get their metabolism moving again.
Phentermine people...friend me and I will support you provided that you are doing what you are supposed to do.
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Good luck on your weight loss. I was on phentermine about two years ago for approximately 6 months and the only side effect I experienced was dry mouth, which did make me want to drink more water, so not really a bad thing. I lost 42 pounds and kept all but 15 pounds of it off over the last 2 years. It sounds to me like you are already aware of the fact that this med is meant to "jump start" your weight loss but that the most important aspect of weight loss is increasing exercise and eating better. I have struggled with my weight my whole life and was diagnosed with thyroid issues almost 20 years ago, so losing weight loss is an ongoing battle for me (like many others) and so is eating healthy and not making excuses for lack of exercise...*which explains the added 15 pounds*
Recently, I decided to go back on phentermine for 30 days and I am hoping that I can get a much needed jump to my weight loss goals again. I would just caution you to pay close attention to changes in your body and how you feel on the medication. Here's to your success!0 -
Back in my young and stupid partying days I did a lot of coke and other forms of speed and I felt exactly how you're describing. Phentermine is an amphetamine and should only be prescribed to people for a short time who are morbidly obese and who need to lose a lot of weight fast or risk keeling over from a heart attack. At 5'6" and 168 lbs that's not you. Your doctor is irresponsible and you need to get off this drug before you become addicted.0
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That is the best advice. That movie could not be more true.0
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Taking a drug to solve a symptom doesn't solve the problem. The problem is OVERCONSUMPTION. And until one learns how to address that with motivation and self discipline, the drug is a temporary fix.
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I don't know about anyone else, but this *kitten* sounds terrifying...0
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I won't be negative. I will just say be careful. Won't you try something natural first like Thinogenics that works?1
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I'm quite shocked that you have been prescribed this, to be honest as you are not massively overweight for your height. 25-30 years ago I used to take slimming pills that I bought from a private doctor (not my regular one) and experienced side effects like you mention. About 10 years ago all the different brands that I took hit the headlines due to them causing long term damage to people's hearts. Hopefully this newer medication has been tested thoroughly and won't, in the future, be found to have similar side effects but I would consider if you really really need to take it. Take care x0
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I feel taking this med is not worth the potential health risks. With the support of MFP, and being mindful of calorie and fat intake combined with activity I now that we can all reach our goals. Best health to you.
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Guys this is a very old thread and the OP is no longer active on this site.0
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Prescription and also got Topoax. Good combo.0
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OP hasn't been back in 18 months. My thought is that it didn't go as well as she hoped since her ticker still shows 0 pounds lost.1 -
As I read through some of the other blogs and reply's it made me feel good to know I'm not alone. I've started Phentermine to help me boost my weight loss. So far I've lost 5 pounds and that's exciting for me!! I want to loss 60 so I hope this continues to help me get there. I also have the dry mouth and no desire to eat, so I do try to force good healthy foods in a few times a day, feeling excited about this because where I'm at with the way I look and I've tried EVERY diet known to man kind out there, after having 3 children, a hysterectomy and a very busy life the way I look is not what I want....wish me luck and I wish all of you the best as we do this together!!
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I just started taking phentermine about a week ago. I've yet to way myself but I don't notice a difference. I've been having a very difficult time eating my calories. The first few days I came in under 100. I've been trying to do better. But I haven't been able to eat more than 600 calories in a day and that was only once. Other than tnat I'm always under 500. I could use all the advice in the world. I really want to lose this weight. But I'm afraid by not eating right that I won't lose any. Feel free to add me. I'm new here and just learning my around. I don't have any friends yet. Support would be appreciated.
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I just started taking phentermine about a week ago. I've yet to way myself but I don't notice a difference. I've been having a very difficult time eating my calories. The first few days I came in under 100. I've been trying to do better. But I haven't been able to eat more than 600 calories in a day and that was only once. Other than tnat I'm always under 500. I could use all the advice in the world. I really want to lose this weight. But I'm afraid by not eating right that I won't lose any. Feel free to add me. I'm new here and just learning my around. I don't have any friends yet. Support would be appreciated.
Eat more food. Drink smoothies, eat peanut butter, full fat dairy, etc. Get those calories in however you can. Also consider asking your doctor for a lower dose, assuming you're not willing to stop it altogether.0 -
Hi - when it was legal i took Phen Fen about 10 years ago, i lost 100 pounds, i had the dry mouth, and my metabolism was ramped up. Now this was the stuff that was supposed to be very bad for you, but it had no ill effects on me. There never was anything like this stuff. I wish it was still on the market.
A few years ago, i tried Phentermine, and without the other half of the Phen Fen, it was not the same. to me i dont even know if it helped.
so all i can say is, Phentermine did not have any bad effects on me, but not really any good effects, it was like my body got used to it after a month, and then it had a neutral affect on me.
keep on having regular doc checkups and report any strange effects you notice to him - good or bad - so that he/she can adjust if needed.
The good effect of dry mouth is that you are thirsty so it will be easy peasy to get all your water in for the day!0 -
I have been on it for 2 months and I lost like 52 pounds I was at 220 so I am way down now . the only problem I had was the dry mouth otherwise I was doing great on it and did a lot of walking I notice also I loved my soda not no more its not the same so the water was the best for me . and I had to take it early in the morning or forget it I was not going to get any sleep good luck everyone I tell ya it works0
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