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Originally Posted by kelithyn
Hello,
I just started taking Phen a week ago and I'm having the strangest side-effects.
First off, there is what seems to be a lump in my throat. It did show up until I started taking the medication. I also have this urge to clear my throat a lot. Second, I seem to be having slight trouble breathing. Third, I just seem to be feeling really odd. My body doesn't seem like it should, if that makes sense. And forth, I've had strange pains run through my body, which didn't happen before I started taking the medication.
I've taken this medication before, but never had any of those symptoms. I'm curious as to if others have had similar side-effects from this.
I'm taking 37.5mg right now, but I can't remember what I took before. I'm really concerned about the effects this drug could have on my heart and lungs. I'm 23 and I'm overweight, but I really had rather be hungry most of the time than to take this pill and put myself into an early grave.
Thank you all in advance for your help!
Lisa
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I have the same issue.............the lump is from a swollen esophagus.........the throat clearing is from thick saliva created to coat your throat from the ACID! Phen does, in alot of people, cause reflux and it is not always from the binding, but alot of times it is......and the not breathing right- sort of like asthma- is the acid washing in your lungs. I would bet... if you have not yet.......you will have a burning sensation in the roof of your mouth, ear pain and a bit of post nasal drip.............I have an ulcer in my duodenium from phen. BUT,this is all treatable.and after a while off phen for your throat to heal.........phen usually can be continued... if monitored close.You need to go to the doctor........he will know its reflux usually given the symptoms.You will a need PPI such as nexium or Aciphex..possibly twice a day till it heals... your doctor will know best there and 1 a day for an extended period afterward till the reflux is controlled.Also takiing Mylanya ULTIMATE liquid will help the acid stay in your stomach this is my MAIN life saver!!!!because it creates a sort of cap on your stomach contents to keep the fluids from refluxing.They can STILL reflux into your lungs sinus cavity and throat ,even though the acid is neutralized.Go to a doctor for this............this is dangerous....but for relief today, get the mylanta and chug it. ALSO, some benadryll and motrin will reduce the swelling and inflamation in your throat and esophagus.and PUSH the water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!this is very scarey cause you can feel like you can't swallow and your throat is closing..like it is paralized... it is just swollen and immobile..if you can't get to doc asap.go to walmart and get prilosec OTC maxium strength...........take 2 that is about the dosage strength of 1 nexium..............I am so sorry when this happens to peole on phen ..I almost feel i should keep a warning thread going.......................lol hope you feel better