Phentermine?

Well, I took them for a while a few years back and had results. My ekg came back fine and was all clear. Fast fwd......I know am on heart meds d/t heart palpations which are not considered life threatening but they did stop me in my tracks a lot. I relate it all to taking the drug.

It's the long term effects that you should be worried about.

And I am in the medical field and knew the risk going into it.

I took them about 3 years ago and had great results and no issues. I did gain all the weight back though after coming off of them. I know losing weight is hard work but the best bet is to do it naturally because you don't want to take that pill forever. So whats the point of taking the medicine if the weight will just come back?

I am not losing weight very fast. I've only lost 11 pounds in 7 weeks. But I am losing inches. I take the Phentramin-D tablets to curb my appetite.It does work. I don't plan to be on them forever though.

Took them and the problem that I found with them is that I didnt change the behavior. I merely put a bandaid on a bigger issue.

I took phone Phentermine several years ago. Ordered online. No rx needed! :noway: Got great results. Had no appetitie, Got an erratic heartbeat, got insomnia, became very energized and then very moody, got mad and cranky all the time. Stopped taking them and then gained all the weight back and then some even though I wasn't really eating more. thought about taking them again because I think I was crazy lol, but Couldn't keep taking them because they made my heart go nuts. Not that I would want to now. I will never take a stimulant again other than my beloved caffeine in liquid form lol. Please steer clear of them. I have learned how to control my appetite through eating the proper foods and measuring out my portions and small amounts several times a day. And now my mood is better than ever :bigsmile:

I honestly think diet pills of any kind set you up to fail. You learn to rely on the pill rather than your ability to have self control and retrain yourself to make positive change. And in the meantime you can damage your body and metabolism. So please take care

There is no proven healthier means to weight-loss where the only side effect is AWESOMENESS other than eating healthier and moving the body.

The question you need to ask is....why do I want to take something that has side-effects and could be detrimental to your lively-hood.

There are no short-cuts without risks. Become aware of what you eat, make the choice on what you want, and ACT upon the choices that bring you the success.

I took them about 3 years ago and had great results and no issues. I did gain all the weight back though after coming off of them. I know losing weight is hard work but the best bet is to do it naturally because you don't want to take that pill forever. So whats the point of taking the medicine if the weight will just come back?

Exactly!

Slow and steady wins the race.......(well, at least it crosses the finish line)

And "crossing the finish line" is the whole point of this journey. This isn't a race to see who can lose the most weight in the least amount of time.

Phentermine is a stimulant, a controlled substance, narcotic, in the family of amphetamines AKA "speed". You cannot take phentermine long term. As soon as you stop taking it the weight you lost will slowly start to return.

This came from LiveStrong.com

"The drug Phentermine is part of an overall weight-loss program that includes dieting, exercising and counseling. It suppresses the appetite by increasing the metabolic rate and blood pressure. Dr. Sunny E. Ohia has done extensive research on its use, side effects and what happens to the human body when it's taken. It is only to be prescribed for eight to 12 weeks. By that time, the effects of it will be gone; increasing the dosage only causes dependency and an increase in dangerous side effects that are already associated with this drug. Discontinued use of Phentermine causes dizziness, depression and fatigue.
Most Dangerous Side Effects

Dr. Ohia points out that besides addiction, the most serious side effects of Phentermine are heart palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmia, high blood pressure, low blood pressure and pulmonary hypertension. Heart palpitations are noticeable irregularities in the heartbeat. They may be too slow, too fast or irregular. Tachycardia is a rapid heartbeat of more than 100 beats a minute. Arrhythmia is a skipping, rapid or pounding heartbeat. Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure specifically in the pulmonary artery, vein or capillaries, which are those related to the lungs. It was these side effects, particularly pulmonary hypertension, that caused sudden death for several users, which resulted in the recall of Phentermine.

Additional and Pre-existing Side Effects

Phentermine also causes dry mouth, unpleasant taste, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea and constipation. These side effects happen in the digestive system, indicating the body is rejecting something it's being given to digest. Change in the libido or sex drive may also occur. A person who has anxiety, a history of drug abuse, nervousness, restlessness, dizziness, insomnia, euphoria, depression, agitation or headaches is in danger, as these are additional side effects of Phentermine or its discontinuation. If a person has psychological problems, seizures, low blood sugar, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma or is sensitive to tartrazene, he is medically advised to be reluctant to take Phentermine. MAO inhibitors cause drug interaction, even if they haven't been taken up to 14 days prior.
Medical History and Phentermine
In addition to the effects on the human body that have been described, Phentermine is even more dangerous to the person with heart disease and high blood pressure. Because the most serious side effects include heart malfunction and high blood pressure, Phentermine would obviously maximize the effects of these health problems. If a person is taking another drug that stimulates the nervous system, there is a medical alert against the taking of Phentermine, which stimulates the nervous system as well. This will cause overstimulation, which is an exaggerated reaction to what one sees, hears, touches, tastes and smells. It can also be expressed in the form of hyperactivity or the inability to be normal or calm in activity."

I am taking it right now and it has been wonderful. My doctor prescribed it because I was having difficulty losing weight while on depo provera. My OB says it is the only reason i am seeing any weight loss at all.

I think it may not be for everyone, but it is definately working for me. I am more motivated than ever.

I assure you, as soon as you stop taking it you will begin to gain the weight back that you have lost. It is a temporary fix for a long term problem. You can only be on it for 8-12 weeks. After that you need an increased dose in order for it to work. At this point you have become physically dependent on the drug. Now once you come off of it you will go through withdrawal. It may seem like the miracle pill right now....see where you are several months from now without it.

Ive taken phentermine once before and i had EXCELLENT results. Most ppl gain the weight back because they get comfortable and think they can afford to eat "a little more" well NO!!! ive learned through experience that you only need this drug for a kick start, NOT IF U THINK YOUR GONNA BE SKINNY AFTER U LOSE THE INITIAL 20 POUNDS. i just started back using it 4 days ago, i go to the gym 4xs a week and i watch what i eat. i have every intention to keep eating healthy after the pills, and continue to work out. I currently weigh 211, i hope to weigh in at 170 by Jan 2013........COME JOIN ME ON MY JOURNEY HELP ME, HELP U:)

TifffanyM thanks for the encouragement. I just started taking 37.5mg today and I weight 205. I' ve had two babies in the last 3yrs so im trying to get down to 165lbs. I dont plan on using this forever just to jumpstart my weight since I've stil be eating like im eating for 2 people. Hopefully I can lose at least 20lbs and i would feel alot better about myself. I'm joining the Journey with you:happy:

I am currently on phentermine. I have always found it impossible to control my cravings for sugary crap and fast food, both physically and mentally. This pill has made it possible for me to get rid of the physical cravings which has made it possible to deal with the mental cravings. Thanks to this I have found it much easier to make healthier decisions in my diet. I am only going to take it for 3 months, and the third month is going to be a weaning process by cutting my intake regularly so that I do not react badly right after coming off it. I'm only using it to give me the opportunity to make healthy eating a habit and not an insurmountable task.

My mom's doctor prescribed her some and she didn't like them, so she gave them to me. I enjoyed them, but they are like all the other pills. They keep you from eating too much while you take them, but afterward, I'm hungry as hell, and they never helped me learn how to eat healthy.

I took it and it helped me a great deal.