Adipex...weightloss pill that works?!

I took it for awhile about a year and a half ago. I didn't have any luck with the weight loss. However it did make me REALLY thirsty. I guess you could say it helped me get my 64 oz of water in, lol. That's actually the reason I stopped taking it, I was so thirsty and 'cotton mouthed' that I was miserable.:ohwell:

I think if you have consulted your doctor and she thinks its safe then it wont hurt to give it a try. I may just ask her to reiterate that it is safe and maybe see if she has any other suggestions regarding your thyroid issues and weightloss.

Its dangerous.....it is a form of one of Phen Phen's just under a different name, it is the same as PHENTERMINE, IONAMIN, FASTIN, ADIPEX-P, I have taken it and had to have an ekg prior to surgery.

Most people are not long term successful. Most of what you lose is water weight....thats why the other poster was so thirsty. Most people do not keep it off either. Why do some people say they are so successful? Maybe because they changed their lifestylee and habits and incorporated exercise into their life.

I can not believe your dr said it would assist with weight your weight loss.

Since you are on synthroid ( me too) how do you plan on taking it? Synthroid must be taken first thing in the AM with a full glass of water ONE hour before anything to eat or other meds . Adipex has to be taken first thing in the AM on an empty stomach as well with water. So that means from the time you wake up and take all of this you might eat a healthy breakfast in 2 hours.

What kind of dr would even suggest this?? I am not sure . Unless your BMI is really high and you have serious co-morbidities. Why wont your dr prescribe ORLISTAT? (ALLI, at walmart,) its FDA approved. Adipex is a form of speed truck drivers used to take.

If it was such a great drug and a wonder pill there would be no fat people. Why dont you just change your eating habits? Take in less food but good quality healthy food and exercise and burn off the cals you eat? If it is so great why dont all dr's prescribe it? The only way to get it here is to go to a "weightloss dr" so they call themselves or a shady dr. Its not cheap, 35 bucks a bottle give or take.

Thats where it is at....eating right and fitness. Thats the only way to good health and fitness.

I am not saying it wont work or it has not worked for some....but some people are blinded by the obvious....your losing water weight....and then muscle tone.....it is hard on the heart as it raises your heart rate....

Have you researched this? What kind of dr are you going to? I went to a dr that refused to continue to see me if I took it. I have since had my stomach stapled because the meds did not work for me. My 19 yr old daughter took them in her jr year of hs....she is morbidly obese....well she lost weight but doubled in regain when she went off them.

I have realzied that sine my gastric bypass, that eating right, portion size and exercise is the key. Yes I have regained 40 pounds since my surgery 8 yrs ago but that is because I dont eat right and wont work out. I want to be a personal trainer.

this is what I found in regards to Adipex......last I knew working out and eating right had less side effects.

How does Adipex work?
Adipex works by affecting parts of the central nervous system which effectively suppress the feeling of hunger. Adipex is known to increase levels of energy within patients which can be expended through exercise.

Adipex is a prescription drug.
Adipex is classed as a controlled substance with the US and is only available on prescription.

The chemical composition of Adipex is similar to that of amphetamines and if taken for a prolonged period of time can be addictive. It is usually recommended that Adipex be taken for no longer than a period of a few weeks without a break.

Adipex can also be habit forming and it should only be taken by the patient it was prescribed for.

Adipex side effects
Side effects of Adipex can include:

Restlessness Excess energy Insomnia
Euphoria Dysphoria Difficulty in breathing
Dizziness Weakness Ankle and extremity Swelling
Increase in blood pressure Excessive fatigue Headache
Dryness of the mouth Unpleasant taste Diarrhea, Constipation
Impotence Changes in libido

Adipex can also be habit forming and it should only be taken by the patient it was prescribed for.

If you look further into the med info it clearly stats....WITH PROPER DIET AND EXERCISE....


I did have to take meds to make me sleep at night while taking this. I am not saying dont take it, I am saying be informed, do not expect long term results and know the side effects. Maybe you will be the lucky one of few that will see long term results. I wish you that luck.

How much weight did I lose? 17 pounds in 3 weeks and went off it and with in 3 months I regained over 30 pounds.

I wish you luck . There is no wonder drug for weight loss. It is descipline and knowledge.

If you plan to go and do it the non meds way, keep a food journal and try to consume about 1200 cals and try to burn them off in exercise. Drink plenty of water....

of course people are going to come on here and praise it.....and they are going to slam me in the process.

I just feel you have other options that are going to require more discipline and take longer but will be better for you in the end.

I have a friend who takes it. She only take 1/2 a pill a day. It has aided her to lose some of her weight. The only problem is if you don't learn good eating habits as soon as you stop taking it the weight comes back on.

You might consider having the doctor adjust your thyroid meds. I have seen this make a tremendous difference in people with thyroid and weight issues.

Dryness of the mouth Unpleasant taste Diarrhea, Constipation

:laugh: LOL:laugh: I read that as "unpleasant TASTING diarrhea"

Anyway, I just wanted to add that all those side effects hardly seem worth it to take anything like that.

sorry my cat stepped on the keyboard and sent my message....

anyhow some people see weight loss from the protien increase alone. I would try upping it.

Also ,are you losing inches??? You may have stalled on the scale but your losing inches. Get a tape measure and measure yourself and go from there.

How much are you looking to lose?? Have you been told by the mil that you are overweight? Is your BMI high??

Maybe when the synthroid is increased you might see a change there too.....remember measure your body.....log all you EAT and DRINK, even the protien shakes.

she is going to the endo......

sometimes it takes more work and tweaking the meds and so on.

she has access to a dr , and a nut, so I dont think it is a matter of going to the doc. Most endos have you come in every 3 mos and they draw blood....maybe when the doc ups her meds in oct she might see results.

she may not be doing something right diet and exercise wise also. she could be eating too few or too many cals, not enough protien or water.

I do suggest following her food and drink intake very closely, increase her protien and see what happens when the synthroid gets increased.

what is your dose of synthroid? mine is 75mcg.

The thyroid issues can often look like other problems. People get told they are depressed and get put on meds for that when in many cases it is a thyroid issue. Thyroid imbalances cause depression, anxiety and mood swings, makes you tired, cold, unable to gain or lose weight, poor sleep habits and insomnia, skin hair and nail problems.

500,000 new people are diagnosed with thyroid imbalances each year. Stephanie is seeing an endo which is the first step. They dont change your meds just because you want them changed. You usually have to give them a try for 3 months then they up or decrease them. That can go on for a year or until they find what is right for her.

She is going to have to work harder than the average person trying to lose weight.

Stephanie, do you have PCOS? polycystic ovary syndrome......its 3 to 6 times more likely in women with thyroid imbalances. PCOS patients are sometimes insulin resistant which can cause the weight issues.

You might need to switch to a low glycemic diet.....I would go to the NUT and ask for a list of LOW/GI food....its gonna suck because it is all the good things.....breads and white rice and other tasty things.

Dont worry Steph, I have taken you under my wing.....message me anytime....I am here for you to vent to....I might need to vent to you too.....my thyroid is all jacked up, going through peri menopause, regained 40 pounds blah.......

take care
Tammy

I've used it off and on the past....It works...It's an old drug and is fairly safe as long as you are in good health...You should be monitored by a doctor since it can can cause an increase in blood pressure.

I got it from my regular doctor (not off of the internet or from a diet clinic). She would only give me enough for two weeks at a time and I had to go back and be weighed and have my blood pressure taken to get a refill. I could only tolerate about a quarter of the prescribed dose.

It is not a long term solution - your appetite will return when you quit taking it. It also has a tendency to quit working after about three months.

I haven't taken it in several years because I found the side effects from the medication and the extra time out of my schedule to be monitored closely by my doctor to not be worth it in the long term.

If I was offered it again - I would pass.

Good Luck to you.

stupid cat....u want her???

anyhow do you have a GNC on base? You need to get the whey protien....(animal protien) is best. Soy is good but you need the WHEY. Gnc has better products, but you can get body fortress at wal mart 20 bucks for a 2 pound container. If this is something you really get into there are even better ones at bodybuliding.com.


If they taste too horrible add ice and fruit. You can add crystal lite or sugar free nesquick. Just play around with different things until you find a taste that is right for you. I have been drinking them since 2001.

Many people in the gym have said once they increase their protien they start seeing some weight loss. Maybe it will work for you too.

Well I gotta run for a bit I will check back on you when I get home.....going into Memphis to shop and look at a car....maybe even find a job....woohoo

hugs
Tammy

Tammy and Steph,

Have you had any problems with soy interfering with your thyroid med? I too am on synthroid, starting out with only 25 mcg as my level wasn't too bad. But then I started having a smoothie in the morning made with a cup of soy milk and whey protein that had soy in it and in a matter of days started to feel terrible. I stumbled upon something on line about soy interfering with thyroid meds, and that people with thyroid problems in general should avoid soy, so I made an appt with my dr. She tested my thyroid and it had doubled. She was unaware of soy having such an effect but did some research and did find studies on line saying such. So now we have upped my synthroid to 50 mcg and I have been about a month soy-free (which is very hard to do, it's in about everything if you read labels!) and I feel 100% better. I'm curious to see when I go back to the drs where my level is now and if I can go back down to 25 mcg. Every "body"s different, but maybe take a look at your soy consumption? I googled it and got tons of info.
Hope this helps,
Lisa

I do not consume any soy at all. I am gastric bypass and have to take in whey only.

Any 100% whey protien at GNC will be fine. Make sure they are low glycemic. Usually 100-150 cals per serving and 25-50 gr protien.

Whey protien is needed when trying to lose weight. There are some weight gainer shakes on the market. If you go in looking for whey protien shake poweder you should be ok. You dont want creatine...thats for body building.....

Switching your routine is fine but I would get a routine and do it for a few weeks then switch, thats what my trainer had me doing. By routine I mean one weeks workout....not daily. You should not work the same muscle group every day. Muscles need 48 hour to repair themselves, because basically working out causes tears in the muscle....thats good tho thats how you build them up, but anyhow do cardio at least three times a week for at least 30 mins provided your heart rate is in the target heart rate zone for 20 mins, then mondays do legs, tuesdays arms, wednesday legs...so on and so forth. You can do abs daily....

Be sure to count your protien shakes in your daily intake.....I suggest having one within 45 mins of weight training.....you need to weight train.....YOU WILL NOT BULK UP!!!!!!! That takes many months of hardcore dieting, training and major weights and reps.

Yes your body gets used to the routines eventually but not in a day or two time. If you are not sure how to use a machine or proper form and technique....go to sparkpeople.com......join that and then search their exercises and watch the demos and so on.

There are really good books for female weight training

THE NEW RULES OF LIFTING FOR WOMEN....lift like a man, look like a goddess by Lou Schuler

STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN by Joan Pagano

THE BODY SCULPTING BIBLE FOR WOMEN byJames Villapigue & Hugo Rivera

WOMENS STRENGTH TRAINING ANATOMY by frederic Delavier

all available @amazon.com

I highly encourage you to invest in one if not all of the above.

Weight loss is a very tricky thing....I am still battling it after 8 yrs having had gastric bypass. This will be a lifelong journey for you....it does not go away, only in remission.....

so...how did my trip to Memphis go....well I got a cute pair of capri sweats and a hoodie for 70% off each.....19 bucks for what was originally 70ish

ate salad at Olive Garden

and found a bad looking Firebird we might buy......its like a 91 but low miles and super wicked looking. I am tired of my wee little 5ft tall body jumping out of the big ole diesel dually.....its so manly.

did see many places at the mall are hiring.....I am getting a job cuz I am bored.....

I am three textbooks from finishing my fitness and nutrition class....yay.....

have a good evening....
Tammy