Phenteramine-DR asked if I want to take it....

I took it for a month and really liked it. My doctor wouldn't prescribe it again for me though. I felt pretty good, and had plenty of energy, and didn't feel like I was starving all the time (despite the fact I was starving with only 700-800 calories a day). But I see her a minimum of once a month, so she's constantly watching for side effects. And I check in with a nurse there weekly.

As long as you're under direct care, it shouldn't be an issue. As I said, it worked well for me. I'd do it again, if she'd let me! I'm on a different appetite suppressant that works almost as good, but I rarely take it because I'm eating enough now!

My Dr started me on in a couple of weeks ago. I have a huge difference in my energy level. It does help boost the weight loss. I know many are against it and that is why I haven't even mentioned it here on MFP, I've seen people attacked for asking questions like this. You could always try it and if you don't like it then stop taking it. Warning.......I have THE WORST cotton mouth! lol. So make sure to drink plenty of fluids and chew on gum. Good luck!!

I know several (by several I mean like 5 lol) ladies that took it, lost weight, and have still maintained the weight. Only 1 of the ladies has gained back about 5 lbs. I have read several stories about people gaining back the weight......I don't think they maintained after they lost.

The biggest side effects I had were bad insomnia and extreme b****iness (I'm not usually that way either!). The side effects got to be intolerable around the time that it stopped working for me. Of course, I gained all the weight back. I don't know anyone who has lost the weight and kept it off that way, though I'm sure there have to be a few. If you're losing weight without it, I'd say just keep doing what you're doing, even if it is slow.

Phentermine is a tool just like a nicotine patch, so no judging, but in my experience it's not a very effective tool, sadly.

This ^^^ The dry mouth as well. Mostly I was super b*#@y. My friend was so irritable that her hubby insisted she stop taking it. I don't believe it boost metabolism at all. I think it just decreases your appetite so you can eat less calories.

As a chef and having $20,000 of food around, if not for phentermine i would not have lost 82 pounds. It is a tool, and it helps me sooooo much. I have taken it for 8 months in four month blocks with a month off in berween. Start a new round tomorrow!

I have taken phenteramine in the past. I lost weight and gained it back plus. Right now I currently take an all natural weight loss supplement called ACE that curbs my appetite and cuts my cravings as well as gives me energy. Does basically the same as phenteramine but without the drugs. Just all Natural.

Two years ago almost to the day I started taking it. I lost from 206 down to 151 in 3 1/2 months. I am taking it again because I gained all back but like 12 lbs. It was totally my fault for gaining the weight back. I let guy drama and llife stress me out too much. This time I plan on leaving the weight, drama, and stress behind. I am in a better place with myself and my life to be able to make it work this time.

As for the side effects of the med, yes there is the dry mouth. That has been all I have had to deal with either time. This time my daughter is taking it also. She is a teenager and has lost about 19 lbs since Feb. I am down 20 lbs. Im not losing it as fast as before because this time I am eating. We are making sure we eat our recommended calories. Before I was eating 500 cals from protein and then my servings of veggies. Basically only getting 700 cals max. Thats why I lost so much. I am happy with our results thus far.

I think you should try the med. And if it works and you can learn along the way, great. If not, then its not because you didnt try.

Good luck.

What a lot of people will not understand or won't take the time to try to learn, is that Phentermine is a prescription medication. It is something that you and your doctor discuss and decide upon together, and you are under the supervision of a doctor while you are taking it. If you and your doctor decided that this is the best way to go for the goals and issues you have in your life, don't listen to other people. It's not a "diet pill" you randomly picked up at GNC. I absolutely hate when people try to offer "all natural" pills as an alternative because there is absolutely NO definition for that phrase. There's no regulation for things being labeled "natural" and if you look at the packaging there's always a disclaimer "these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA." Phentermine is a prescription, and yes it has side effects but at least it has been through clinical trials and monitored by someone.

I've been on it for about a month and a half and after the first 1-2 weeks the side effects have subsided almost completely. It gives me energy and curbs appetitie, but yes, it is a TOOL to use. It is not a miracle that will permanently remove weight from you while you continue to eat whatever you want and not work out. It is supposed to be something to help you while you learn better lifestyle habits. As long as you go into it with open eyes, and really are honest with yourself about what you need to work on, it will be helpful. For me, I've had several injuries in the last year, the worst of which was fracturing my spine in a car accident. It was hard to even walk for a long time and some of the weight I lost came back with a vengance. Carrying extra weight makes it even more painful to try to work out with an injury. I've also had other health issues and been on medications and such that make you gain weight and make it very hard to lose weight. I finally got off all the other prescription drugs, but after months of working my *kitten* off trying to drop some of the weight again, I wasn't losing an ounce. Hence, my doctor suggested this medication to assist me getting back on track. But he knows that I'm not trying to use this as a "magic bullet" so to speak. I'm using it to try to get back on track. I run 10 miles a week, command PT three times a week, Jillian Michaels DVD's 3 times a week, softball team...etc. It's a weight loss AID. Just make sure you use it as such.

And tell the haters to shove it haha.

Just make sure you are eating enough when you first start using this. You won't realize you're hungry. Eat anyway when you know you need to. And if you have to take any drug tests for work make sure they know about this med. It will fail you on a drug test. Drink lots of water and make sure you take it RIGHT AWAY when you wake up, so it has more time to wear off before night time. At first I didn't sleep a lot but I didn't seem to need to either haha. I do get edgy sometimes, or have bursts of temper, but I know why so it's easier to control.

I tried it for 2 weeks. Worked awesome, I didn't have any appetite at all. Unfortunately I couldn't sleep and my hair started to fall out. I guess those are well know side effects. I didn't want to go bald (no offense to those that are but doesn't look as attractive on a female) so I stopped taking it.

I would say give it a try and see if it works for you. Can't hurt trying.

Yes, definitely make sure you take it early. I get up Monday~Friday at 4am. I take the med as soon as I get up. Since I try to sleep til like 7 on the weekend, I usually dont take the med on the weekend. It also gives me a couple days to see how I can do on my own.