Let's list our side effects! I'll go first

[phenfroggirl]

1. Dry mouth (duh)
2. Constipation - every time I go to the bathroom that little poem always comes to mind: "Here I sit all broken-hearted, tried to poop but only farted"
3. Songs stuck in my head - these could be songs I havent heard in years or songs I heard on the radio on my way to work but once I have a song in my head I cant get it out and it's LOUD in there! I had a Billy Joel song stuck in my head Saturday that Drove. Me. Nuts. Today it's Taylor Swift :)
4. I can't stop talking. - All I want to do here in the office during the day is talk. I'm getting zero work done and my co-worker cant get anything done either when I start rambling.


These are just a few. What about everyone else?

[phenfroggirl]

I thought when I posted this thread that other people would actually add to it. I wanted to see what other people were going through and to make sure I wasnt the only one to experience these side effects but instead no one is posting anything and I feel like a loser. So thank you to all the lurkers to read and dont post for that!

When I first started taking Phen a month ago I came to this site looking for answers and always thought to myself: "Gee, I wish there was a list of side effects from actual people that I can expect to possibly encounter" so that I could be prepared. I thought it would be neat if there was a thread where people could add their own side effects, agree with other people about theirs, offer help, and so forth. Now I feel like I'm all alone :(

I guess you can now add Irritability to my list.

[tazgirl31]

Hey There! Im not on phen but was a few days and um the side effects I had was dry mouth, talked like crazy non stop, felt really speedy and cleaned my entire house!!! didnt have to much bathroom problems.....didnt wanna eat much, and I often felt phen rage likeI had less patience with people and things.......but yea over all the nervous energy was my biggest one!!!! AND THEN the reason I had to go off phen after a very short time on it was cause of my feet and legs going numb! so yep thats abut all I can say as far as what I had!!! There is actually a thread out there with all the side effects others have had......oh and also had reallly cold feet and toes!!!!!! Hope more people post to ur thread so u dont feel so alone!!! even if they dont, well dont let it get to ya!!! sometimes people just dont like posting to threads they have already posted to about similiar subjects!!!!! Just my little thought!!!!! hope u have great luck on phen and lose all the weight u wanna lose!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!! Taz

[needforchange]

I just got on this site but I love this idea. I hope more people start to reply or show me where to go to see this list. I have the same side effects but my talking is more productive lol. I am way more organized my house is always clean and everything is put together. Days when I do not take the pill I feel down and slow. I hate it. Im always in a good mood too!

[aleescarlet]

I've had dry mouth, constipation, phen rage( not really rage for me just grouchy with others), weakened urine stream, of course energy and lack of appetite. In the beginning I also had rapid heart rate, dizziness, headache, trouble remembering things, just a really bad nervous feeling all the time. So now at almost 6 weeks in, Im glad to say that all the bad side effects are gone

[Ali8]

I am also on Phe.I have lost only 9 pounds in a month and a half.I also have a slow thyroid...so that doesn't help!I had the dry mouth,CONSTIPATION big time,not sleeping well,rapid heart beat,and a million HOTFLASHES (day and night).It takes away about 60% of my appetite,so I always have to watch my mouth.I hope it doesn't take me 10 years to loose 15 more pounds....but I won't give up!!!!!!!

[Fadeddreamz58]

I have side effects from just about everything i take, it's figuring out which one is doing it that is hard. I know since taking the Phentermine that i am short of breath, but i also have asthma.

[its_baby_phat]

Well,, where to start.. I've been on Phen almost a month I have 6 pills until I finish my first bottle and still get all the side effects I am about list..:::::

1.DRY mouth BAD!!!
2. headaches just lil ones not HUGE ones ( I suffer from migraines anyways so I guess it makes these small headaches seem like a walk in the park) oH and Ive been having less migraines I usually have about 3-5 a month but I think Ive had 1 or 2 so thats a PLUS...moving on...
3. NO poopie ...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
4. Chills with lil bumps almost like hives but they are small chill bumps and go away in about 30 seconds.
5. can NOT sleep when I do fall asleep I dream and it is a very light sleep
6. Phen RAGE was horrible the second week now its just a lil irritated with ppl faster..NOT so bad..
7. NON STOP talking...and for an already motor mouth this is not good hehehe =)
8. Nervous energy.......
9. and I have the opposite of most I have lack of energy..LAZY bum.. my energy picks up in the evening..don't know if its because Im not well rested or what..
10. rapid heart beat not so bad anymore just here and there..
11. no appetite some days its like 90% NO appetite sometimes its 65% no appetite
12. tingling in my legs
13.. Im sure I forgot some..hehehe if I remember I will post again....

SO I have a questions does the losing weight OUT WEIGH ALL the bad side effects because as I read what I wrote I am like why would anybody in their right mind take anything that would make them feel like that??????????

Another question,,(see motor mouth in full effect) For woman have you had any sexual side effects either good or bad????

The only reason I ask is because I am a28 year old married momma of 3 and haven't had a sex drive in a while well only around my TOM (time of month) and lets just say my husband has loved me this last week..Don't know if its cause of the pill or maybe I'm gonna start my "stuff"..

[shauna9722]

Its_baby_phat: I have ALL the same symtoms as you (I noticed we have alot in common-Im 24 married mommy of 3-weigh 163 goal is 135) I also noticed that i cannot concentrate! I think its cause my mind is racing. I get goose bumps super easily and tingly sensations in my arms and legs. When I work out (I power walk about 2 miles a day) I have the best work outs! Another thing that I have noticed is that I will get really nautious on the drop of a hat! and it will go away in a few min. (freaken annoying) I am a little annoyed that it seems everyone else it having so much energy from this pill-wheres mine??? maybe I need a b12 shot?! :confused:

[Sekceyes]

Besides the normal and expected appetite suppressant and energy kick.

I have this rancid taste in my mouth and a dry mouth.
When I was on it last year I had vaginal dryness. This time around not so much.

[jenheinee]

OMG-I started 4 days ago and I was feeling good until today when I didn't go poopie this morning. I had a SMALL hemorrhoid that went away about a week and a half before starting the phen,and now it's back with a vengeance! So I just feel pain all the time-not major but so annoying its driving me CRAZY!!! And I had my mom look up if I could use my hydrocortisone suppositories that helped immensely before and NO they can interact badly. So I absolutely do not want this problem and I also dont want to stop b/c Im loving the Phen. I have NNNNNOOOOO appetite at all. Its amazing. None. I ate a Fiber one bar today-bc of the fiber-I didn't even want it. And a Dr Pepper and all my vitamins,water and OJ. I know I should eat but I have so little interest that I just eat a bite then stop. So what would you do??

[phenphan]

The only side effect I'm having really is dry mouth when I don't drink enough water. I have days when I don't want to eat. I have to force myself to eat. (i've only been on it for a few weeks now.) My suggestion to those of you who just started and can't seem to eat, make your meals small. Don't stop eating!! You have to eat to lose weight, or your metabolism will shut down.

[t719]

1. Dry mouth (duh)
2. Constipation - every time I go to the bathroom that little poem always comes to mind: "Here I sit all broken-hearted, tried to poop but only farted"
3. Songs stuck in my head - these could be songs I havent heard in years or songs I heard on the radio on my way to work but once I have a song in my head I cant get it out and it's LOUD in there! I had a Billy Joel song stuck in my head Saturday that Drove. Me. Nuts. Today it's Taylor Swift :)
4. I can't stop talking. - All I want to do here in the office during the day is talk. I'm getting zero work done and my co-worker cant get anything done either when I start rambling.


These are just a few. What about everyone else?

That's weird b/c I have songs stuck in my head also....lol...nor can I stop talking...

[msjerra]

1. I-N-S-O-M-N-I-A
2. Dry mouth
3. Lack of appetite, I have to remember to eat. I wonder if Im not eating enough? I know for this med to work, you have to eat or else your body will go into starvation mode.
4. Constipation

I have had these symptoms from day one and continue to still 7 wks later.

[JennluvsRob]

1. Dry mouth (duh)
2. Constipation - every time I go to the bathroom that little poem always comes to mind: "Here I sit all broken-hearted, tried to poop but only farted"
3. Songs stuck in my head - these could be songs I havent heard in years or songs I heard on the radio on my way to work but once I have a song in my head I cant get it out and it's LOUD in there! I had a Billy Joel song stuck in my head Saturday that Drove. Me. Nuts. Today it's Taylor Swift :)
4. I can't stop talking. - All I want to do here in the office during the day is talk. I'm getting zero work done and my co-worker cant get anything done either when I start rambling.


These are just a few. What about everyone else?

You are hilarious...The first week it completely made me run my mouth literally all day and I would talk extremely fast, moving from one subject to the next, haha. But it settled down, it was kind of cool, lol. Maybe I need to increase my mg.

[ElishaConway]

The first month I couldn't sleep. I would get maybe 5 hrs. but I wasn't tired The biggest problem is lack of going to the potty.
My dry mouth is better but still there.
I can't remember anything.
I am definatly short fused.

I NEED help with the potty problem if any of you know what to do. I go like once every three days now. HELP!!!!

[JeaninWG51]

HOT FLASHES!!! but I am 51 and may be menopausal
Talk alot more
Mild Headache first two days
Mild INSOMNIA
TONS more energy

That's it. I feel calm and motived to do this right. I am eating whole natural foods and drinking over 100 ounces of water every day. I have added exercise into the mix at least three times a week.

[sherrypeachy]

This is my first week on Phen and my mouth is so dry...also not sleeping well and I take Ambien to sleep...appetite is really down as well. Had a small headache today and took Imitrex to get rid of it (I have migraines). After reading all the posts, I feel the side effects will lessen. The best side effect is that I have so much more energy and I'm loving it!:)

[VampVixen]

Lets see.. I started just Sat. and the first two days I was running my mouth at rocket speed..and I just annoyed about everyone around me. Talkin to ppl I didnt even know :confused:
Dry mouth really bad. I get it worst in the morning and when Im working out. Sonic crushed ice is the best relief for it though :p

Gone poo today FINALLY! Never thought Id be excited about that one. I am also on a water pill script by dr. and its just flushin me away literally. I have begun to be soo familiar to the bathroom tiles, cracks, ceiling designs..lol

I dont get nervous though..Headaches yes.

I work in Customer service and I have been a lil frustrate and feel the need to scream sometimes.

Sometimes I zone out and get neaseated then goes away.:rolleyes:

A lot of energy during the day and it slowly slows down around 11:00pm, unless I work out late then Im up for the next 3 hours:mad:

[3angelsnme]

VampVixen - I have the same problem with working out late. I think that kills the idea of me going to bed anytime soon after.

Symptoms:
Dry Mouth
Talk way too much
Jittery - Can't sit still
Energized - like the bunny
Not hungry (forget to eat)
Minimal cravings (sugars or salts) - I have a Dr. Pepper bottle that is full, unopened with the word ENEMY on the front that I haven't opened for a month!
Jaw Clenching
Bouncy Leg
Insomnia - but cleaner house
Phen rage (some, not to an extreme)

Good Luck in your journey!

[Kdprince03]

I was on Phen a year ago(for only a month and 1/2 and due to the "phen rage" my husband forbid me to continue taking it. Now I am back on....praying all goes well....and it has for the 1st month. I begin taking St. John's Wart along with the Phen to control the "phen rage" side effect. It is all natural and it has made a huge differance....for the better:D

I also have the dry cotton mouth

Crave water( I guess due to the dry mouth)

No appetite....force myself to eat

INSOMNIA

high energy levels which is great because now I have the energy and motivation to workout for an hour a few days a week.


I guess all the side effects I am expeirancing are actually good, except for the insomnia, wish I could sleep:rolleyes:

Good luck to all!!

[finally slim]

for 1 year, phen worked like a charm. I had lost the weight and was using it as a tool, as I had gained 8-10 lbs in a few months.

WELL/.....

Sunday, I passed out. At emergency room. Neurologists says I have developed an allergy. Always on the last day of my period.

Please please please be careful. I was at a BMI of 22. Once you lose the weight, stop taking it.

:mad:
I thought I found the magic....no.

[IndigoIncenseInsanity]

I hate to sound like a parrot, but I'm having all the same side effects. I hate being short tempered, because honestly, I'm usually a very upbeat, happy person. I hope that passes! The dry mouth drove me CRAZY over the weekend. I couldn't drink enough water or brush my teeth often enough for my mouth to feel better! Now and then my vision blurs, but I think that's because I'm tired. Last night was the first night that I haven't been able to sleep. I'm wiped out today! I didn't have the normal energy kick, but I think that's because I'm so tired that the "energy kick" is what simply has me upright and functioning today!

A few things:
-I also have migraines. I spoke to my doctor when he prescribed the phen, and asked him if it was still ok to take my excedrin. He said that yes, it was fine, but that I may noticed a little extra jittery feeling. He said to start with one, then see how that does. I had headaches the first three days, and did exactly as he said. It worked beautifully for my phen headaches. They have stopped now. (I'm on day 6)

-I also talked to him about the insomnia and my allergies. Sominex is an over-the-counter sleeping aid that is exactly the same as Benadryl. So, I asked him if it was safe to take Benadryl and he said absolutely. I take a Benadryl at night before bed during the spring so I can sleep it off before morning. It helps me sleep and helps control my allergies the following day. So, I think I'll be doing that tonight.

-The constipation...NOT FUN. After planning my daily meals on fitday, I ate three cups of sliced apples and three bananas the first few days. (Along with other things) You would think that would've been enough to keep things moving. NOPE! I'm going to try the epsom salt thing! Thanks for the tip! I'm almost ready to race home to try it...but I'm feelin so ick, I'll probably creep home and crawl into the bathroom. :)

Good luck everyone!

[Sucess4Life]

Well for me the first week I was talking like crazy,but hubby didn't mind because he was getting sex all the time:D I feel like Iam in my early 20's again. Thank God he has been fixed(LOL) so no baby worries for me.

It has been almost a month and I don't have the constipation problem most talk about. I go every morning same time.

I still get a dry mouth,and I don't get the nausea anymore.I find if I wait to long after taking my pill,anything I eat(if it's not sweet) I will bring back up.

Forgot to add..First week TOTALLY could not remember things like passwords,pin#..I almost quit taking them,that part really scared me. It's much better now

[Demyda830]

I BELEIVE THE IRRITABILITY COMES FROM THE LACK OF SLEEP!I VE BEEN TRYING TO WORKOUT EARLY MORNINGS ONLY BECAUSE I FELT I WUD BE WIDPED OUT BY NIGHT TIME AND DIDNT WANT TO PUT UP EXCUSES.THIS IS WEEK 2 FOR ME AND IM THINKN OF CHANGIN THE WORKOUTS FOR THE PM SO I CAN GET TIRED AND GET SHUT EYE.I AHVE BEEN DRINKNING THE WATER RELIGOULY I EVEN LOSE TRACK OF THE BOTTLES CONSUMED AND FIGURD ID JUS DRINK TILL I CAN ANYMORE.THE CONSTIPATION I FELT A BIT THIS WEEKND AS I DIDNT EAT MUCH ON THE WEEK EXCEPT SALADS BUT OVER THE WEEKEND HAD SUM DRINKS AND LESS WATER ND DEFTY REGRETTED IT.IM ASSUMING THE LACK OF WATER HAD ALOT TO DO WITH IT BUT IM SURE DIET AS WELL.TRYING TO GET MORE FRUITS AND VEGGIES IN AND ANYTHNG WITH FIBER IN IT FOR BETTER BOWEL MOVEMNTSGOOD LUCK TO ALL AND REMEMBER DRINK,DRINK ,DRINK!!!

[Shootin' for 150!]

Wow- get ready for this list- hope I don't forget any...

1. Slight headache- usually when I forget to take Phen.- that was early on- I don't forget now

2. Very FLAKY scalp just at my hairline on my forehead- hope no one thinks it's lice- cause it's NOT!

3. VERY dry skin on the bridge of my nose

4. EXTREME dry mouth- good because I have to drink so much

5. slight constipation

6. dizziness upon rising- my dr. changed me to a "different" Phen. pill when she heard this

7.OMG- probably the worst thing- days 1-6 I broke out in this HORRIBLE red rash- not itchy- ALL OVER MY CHEST, SHOULDERS, AND BACK! That was scary! Then, it just went away...?

8. Lots of urination- I'm sure due to the increase in water intake

9. Lack of energy in the evenings- NO trouble sleeping, though! :)

[AerieFae]

Okay so I have been on phentermine for a week, but was on it a year ago for 3 months. Here are my side effects...

1. I am experiencing a slight case of constipation, nothing too too horrible or painful

2. No appetite

3. I have this weird urge to yawn ALL the time even when I am not tired and when I do yawn I feel like it isn't satisying, like I'm not taking a deep enough breath or something no matter how deep a breath I take

4. I have noticed some irratibility and I'm trying to counteract it by taking 5-HTP, seems to be working somewhat

5. I seem to go through energy stages...I go from being super lazy to wanting to paint my entire room or go run 3 miles at the gym. Weird.


Thats pretty much all, if anyone else has experienced the yawing/unsatisfying deep breaths please let me know...it happened last time I was on the phen too. :confused:

[IndigoIncenseInsanity]

My one week anniversary...yayyy!! Still a little cranky, but I'm going to try St. Johns Wort to see if that helps. Otherwise, the only trouble I was still having was constipation. I did the epsom salt thing and .....thaaaaank youuuuuuuuu!!! That was an excellent tip! I dissolved it in a glass of berry flavored Propel water, and it wasn't too bad. The WORST was I decided to finish the little bit left in the glass, and it was filled with salty sludge...blech!! BAD IDEA! So for those having a little bit of a time with...er...moving things along...the epsom salt thing works!

[Kelzebel]

1. From the time I started Phentermine last Tuesday morning, UP UNTIL LAST NIGHT -- no appetite. None. Not even my usual craving for sweets and diet coke. Instantly had me eating to live--like I should!--rather than living to eat like I was prior to Phen. I could feel my stomach growling occasionally, but when I did I would just grab something small like an apple to make it shut up. That's how I ate all of the first week. Was down to 209 by this past Sunday--that's 10 lbs already. Couldn't believe it, and couldn't have been more excited.

2. Last night, though-- after only a week on Phen-- I noticed my hunger returning a bit, and today, for the first time, I've wanted sweets and diet coke again. My body's not supposed to adjust to the meds and get hungry again THIS quick, I don't think... WTF?? :(

3. I've been hovering at 209 since Sunday. After a WILDLY successful first week, I seem to have hit a rut already. Buzz kill! Hope my body didn't go into starvation mode. If it did-- now what?

4. Dry mouth, which has me drinking lots of water, which I normally don't drink at all. For that reason, I've come to view this particular side effect as a very good thing.

5. Slight numbness of the lips, and even a little bluish/grayish discoloration of them at times.

6. All my life I have had this habit of chewing on the insides of my cheeks, for no particular reason -- haven't been able to link it to boredom, nerves or anything in particular. Go through spells of doing it a lot or just a little or not at all. This week since I've been on Phen, though -- doing it a LOT. Insides of my cheeks are totally raw. Maybe the Phen is making me more nervous than I realize? :confused:

7. Slight headache here and there. Nothing too bad, but noticeable and annoying.

8. Difficulty sleeping maybe one or two nights out of the week. Rest of the time, I have slept like a log w/ no problem.

9. Cold hands and feet.

10. Maybe slightly increased libido. Nothing significant, though.

11. Maybe a tad more impatience/irritability, but I tend to be kind of grouchy anyway, so who can really tell. Hate dealing with people, and here I am the receptionist. Not a recipe for happiness in life. lol

12. Increased energy, which is VERY helpful since I just started a second job in the evenings. I'm not hyper by any means and have no desire to clean my house or anything like I see others have experienced.

13. Generally, I've been constipated, EXCEPT when I eat anything even slightly greasy. First it was fried chicken, and most recently turkey sausage for breakfast. THAT gave me the runs, which was never a problem before so I'm sure it's the meds. :rolleyes:

14. It's a little harder to focus since I've been on the Phen, but really not that bad.

Haven't experienced rapid heart rate or anything of that nature. Seem to be tolerating it really well. I just wonder what's up w/ my cravings and appetite coming back already... :confused:

[xAtomicxCupcake]

Well,, where to start.. I've been on Phen almost a month I have 6 pills until I finish my first bottle and still get all the side effects I am about list..:::::

1.DRY mouth BAD!!!
2. headaches just lil ones not HUGE ones ( I suffer from migraines anyways so I guess it makes these small headaches seem like a walk in the park) oH and Ive been having less migraines I usually have about 3-5 a month but I think Ive had 1 or 2 so thats a PLUS...moving on...
3. NO poopie ...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
4. Chills with lil bumps almost like hives but they are small chill bumps and go away in about 30 seconds.
5. can NOT sleep when I do fall asleep I dream and it is a very light sleep
6. Phen RAGE was horrible the second week now its just a lil irritated with ppl faster..NOT so bad..
7. NON STOP talking...and for an already motor mouth this is not good hehehe =)
8. Nervous energy.......
9. and I have the opposite of most I have lack of energy..LAZY bum.. my energy picks up in the evening..don't know if its because Im not well rested or what..
10. rapid heart beat not so bad anymore just here and there..
11. no appetite some days its like 90% NO appetite sometimes its 65% no appetite
12. tingling in my legs
13.. Im sure I forgot some..hehehe if I remember I will post again....

SO I have a questions does the losing weight OUT WEIGH ALL the bad side effects because as I read what I wrote I am like why would anybody in their right mind take anything that would make them feel like that??????????

Another question,,(see motor mouth in full effect) For woman have you had any sexual side effects either good or bad????

The only reason I ask is because I am a28 year old married momma of 3 and haven't had a sex drive in a while well only around my TOM (time of month) and lets just say my husband has loved me this last week..Don't know if its cause of the pill or maybe I'm gonna start my "stuff"..

I have almost all the same symptoms except i have a ton of energy and just wanna be moving all the time, and i dont really sleep and when i do its not very long. Also, im ADHD i dont take adderal but phen seems to be working like it would, so i find my self focusing alot better. But the talking thing is a big thing lol. I cant seem to stop, even when im alone i think out loud.

[Rcook]

Well I started taking it Tuesday and here we are Friday! I have a killer headache, a little weird tingle in my face! Not sleeping as well! And I don't really eat and thats really why I think I have a headache! I am as calm as a clam......weird because I am by nature a hyper person:cool:

[lmurphy048]

Rcook - I have the same thing... I have the 30mg capsules and have been pouring a little of it out to get used to the phen... i just started round 2 this week.

[Adriansmuscle]

Although I dont feel crappy I feel like my body is going crazy! I have a ton of changes...not sure if its the phen or just because I lost a ton in only a month & my body is in shock. Heres my list of symptoms:

1. Dry mouth which them leads to dry lips & me feeling like I have bad breath!
2. BAD constipation
3. Dry hair & skin
4. Brittle nails
5. Not sleeping well
6. Very Late & Long menstral cycle
7. I ended up getting my first urinary tract infection EVER...OUCH! Awesome thing to have with constipation. UGH!
8. Drastic changes in energy..I go from chatter box to wanting to sleep all day
9. I had a good week or pure crabbiness & low toleration of peoples stupidity
10. Ive been biting the insude of my cheek like crazy without even realizing it
11. My body is cold yet by armpits are pouring sweat

Like I said, I dont feel horrible but Im getting all out of whack & its more or less just annoying. I dont take phen every day anymore and Im weening myself off as soon as I can. Gotta take the good with the bad I guess. :o

[Tempettes]

I dont know if it's because of my weight or what but so far i have no symptoms at all. I just started phen yesterday. I took a half pill about 5 in the evening and i slept like a baby that night. I also took a whole pill this morningh amd I feel nothing. Maybe It's just me idk.

[Adriansmuscle]

I have a friend who is on phen also for the past 2 months. She hasnt had a single side effect and is still losing weight. She doesnt seem to be losing it as fast as alot of people on here or myself but its still coming off so thats a plus! Consider yourself lucky since Im all out of whack. :p

Good Luck!!

[Tempettes]

That's What I'm kind of afraid of. I look on this site and see how sucussful everybody is with loosing weight. I just reall hope this works for me. Ive really been trying, Ive also changed me eating habbits but still in the back of my mind I'm thinking it might not work for me.

[Adriansmuscle]

You can do it!!! ;) With the help of phen & your motivation (which obviously you have) I bet you will have great success!! Maybe its too early for you to have any symptoms...better yet, maybe your super lucky & wont have any at all & still have success with it! I wish you tons & tons of luck!!!

[Tempettes]

Thanks for your support. It really helps!!:D

[brittanyhaydon]

This is my 3rd day taking it so far and the only thing i have noticed so far is I get really irritable towards the end of the day!! It has caused a bad fight with my fiance the past 2 nights!!:( What do ya'll do when you feel that uncontrollable irritation start??Is there anything to do?? But on a happy note I have had 0 appitite the past 3 days:) LOVIN that!!

[Tempettes]

The same thing happend to me yesterday. My fiance met me at my job after work yesterday and for some reason i was very irritated. But i couldnt explain why. I thought it was just me or something but now that you posted this maybe it's not.

[Kfyr23]

1. Dry Mouth
2. Constipation
3. Decreased ability to Urinate
4. No appetite at all
5. Mood Swings

[Shea2288]

right now im loosing weight completly slow it ****s.
my side affects are

dry mouth
nervious/ anxious
smoke alot more
peeing every 2 sec
and really tired
i see people gettign alot of energy from phen and me.. i get soo sleepy haha

[Krati]

Lethargy
Constipation
Cystic Acne (this is kind of normal but on phen I'm way worse) . . I think it gets worse b/c I'm always touching my face due to hyperness or nervousness
I get the dry mouth sort-of, but not too bad.
Laziness
Lack of interest. - all of my interest is around FOOD and what and when I'll eat next - and feel totally guilty when I eat. UGH
It's hard to focus on the road when I'm driving. . sometimes my eyes get blurry.
headaches.
I have no trouble sleeping, even a couple hours after taking the med

[Krati]

This is my 3rd day taking it so far and the only thing i have noticed so far is I get really irritable towards the end of the day!! It has caused a bad fight with my fiance the past 2 nights!!:( What do ya'll do when you feel that uncontrollable irritation start??Is there anything to do?? But on a happy note I have had 0 appitite the past 3 days:) LOVIN that!!

Unfortunately, I just keep to myself when I am feeling irritable. I'll tell my husband out-right - I'm in B*tch mode right now ya might want to leave me alone. You can't do that with coworkers though and I'm pretty sure my job will be ending this week. I don't care though those people ****!!!
HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA

This is my 2nd time being on it - I was on it and was really succesful about 4 years ago.

[Krati]

ONE MORE tHING and i'll stop: hahaha
1. Nasty a** breath no matter how much gum I chew (and I constantly chew)
2. My armpit sweat is super stank - I've never had stinky sweat before but this is nasttttyyyy
3. A general "icky" feeling if I do'nt shower once/day.
4. Nausea. . all throghout the day - I would swear I was pregnant but I'm not!!!!

[ArtsyMama]

I am on day 6 of 30mg Phen and it's seriously got me wondering if the side effects are worth the weight loss. The first few days were great! I felt great, I had energy, I was so jazzed about everything.. And now, Let's see here..

1. Extreme dry mouth, which then leads to dry lips (thank god for chapstik!) and horrible breath so I'm brushing my teeth about a million times a day now.

2. No hunger at all! Which is good, but it's also bad because I have to force myself to eat. I was feeling so good and so busy with energy that it took my boyfriend saying 'Have you eaten anything in 2 days?' to get me to realize I need to eat! So now I have an alarm every few hours and I'm eating a lot of little healthy meals.

3. I have constant goosebumps/chills along side a clammy gross feeling all over. And my feet and hands are cold.

4. My heart does race occasionally, usually at night when I'm trying to sleep, which is causing some trouble sleeping. But once I'm out, I get rested pretty well.

5. Mood swings! OMG I have apologized to my boyfriend so many times in the past 6 days I'm surprised he hasn't moved out already! The irritability is horrible, but I've realized noise is the trigger so once I feel it coming on, I go somewhere quiet until it dies down.

6. Clenching my teeth and chewing my cheeks -- Terrible!! My jaws ache and I have to keep making myself stop, but it's an unconscious behavior.. Blah! I've been keeping lollipops on hand because having something to **** on keeps me from clenching/chewing as much.

I'm hoping some of these will fade off after a while, and I'm trying to convince myself that it's just my body getting used the medication. I really don't want to give up.. I want the weight loss so bad and I'm so motivated now! But c'mon!

[SchruteBeetFarms]

When I start feeling crappy I know its because I haven't eaten, so usually eating gets my blood sugar back up and I feel better.

I think my sweat is more stinky?! Does that make sense?

My dry mouth is so bad that my tongue is blistered!! I drink a 24 oz bottle of water at least once an hour, sometimes more, but it persists! My tongue hurts like crap!!!!

My face is breaking out a little, but TOM could have something to do with that.

About 45 mins after I take my Phen in the morning, I feel it kick in, but after that, other than decreased appetite, I don't feel weird from it at all.

I have a lot more energy, but that could be the healthy eating and consistant exercise.

[Alabamamommaof2]

These are the symptoms I have experienced:

-dry mouth
-irritability/no patience
-during the day cant wait to get in bed then its bed time cant calm down to go to sleep
-fits of high energy and fits of no energy
-dizziness at times
-acne-bad break outs and can not get it cleared up
-nasty taste in mouth when my mouth gets too dry
-increase sex drive (I feel like a teenager)
-some days I am super hungry and days I have to remind myself to eat
-change in period cycle. Heavier than normal
-biting the inside of my mouth
-picking my cuticles and they are insanely dry
Thank God I have not had any increase in blood pressure or heart rate.

[sMaria11]

-dry mouth
-constipation
-urinating A LOTTTT
-clenched jaw, hate that
- urge to smoke more
-breaking out on the lower part of my face, lower cheeks, and chin. but i started using this new face mask and its cleared up a lotttt.
- and obviously, decreased appetite.

[mommaliz]

1. Dry mouth (duh)
2. Constipation - every time I go to the bathroom that little poem always comes to mind: "Here I sit all broken-hearted, tried to poop but only farted"
3. Songs stuck in my head - these could be songs I havent heard in years or songs I heard on the radio on my way to work but once I have a song in my head I cant get it out and it's LOUD in there! I had a Billy Joel song stuck in my head Saturday that Drove. Me. Nuts. Today it's Taylor Swift :)
4. I can't stop talking. - All I want to do here in the office during the day is talk. I'm getting zero work done and my co-worker cant get anything done either when I start rambling.


These are just a few. What about everyone else?


this is hilarious!! I have ALL your symptoms. The song this is weird? I wonder why we are having that? This drug is defintley addicting-no doubt!

The constipation this just hit me today. I am going to pound more water and see if that helps or drink some laxative teas?

Anyway...your too funny!!

[MissHap]

I just re-started my phen and thus far,
1. NO, i mean 0, appetite. Completely forgot to eat for 2 out of 4 days
2. Hot flashes
3. That song "Say Ah" has been stuck in my head since yesterday (and i really don't care for that song)
4. Racing heart :heartpump:
5. Picking at everything from lil' bumps, to dry skin, to my nails, to my boyfriend's bumps, and even found myself going around picking up little tiny things out of the floor. hm...
6. Insomnia even though it's not in full swing yet
7. Mood swings varying from manic happiness to bursting into tears.

To answer a MUCH earlier question, Yes, it is worth all of the side effects to me. I have been fat my whole life and i'm simply sick of it. I have tried diet and exercise. the only thing that worked was starving and working out like an insane person (we're talking 3-4 hours a day :thinking: ) SO, this is better. I still get to eat healthy things (when i remember) and don't have to spend ALL day at the gym. Yay! :spider_red:

[Bonnie98204]

Hey There! Im not on phen but was a few days and um the side effects I had was dry mouth, talked like crazy non stop, felt really speedy and cleaned my entire house!!! didnt have to much bathroom problems.....didnt wanna eat much, and I often felt phen rage likeI had less patience with people and things.......but yea over all the nervous energy was my biggest one!!!! AND THEN the reason I had to go off phen after a very short time on it was cause of my feet and legs going numb! so yep thats abut all I can say as far as what I had!!! There is actually a thread out there with all the side effects others have had......oh and also had reallly cold feet and toes!!!!!! Hope more people post to ur thread so u dont feel so alone!!! even if they dont, well dont let it get to ya!!! sometimes people just dont like posting to threads they have already posted to about similiar subjects!!!!! Just my little thought!!!!! hope u have great luck on phen and lose all the weight u wanna lose!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!! Taz



hello, stranger i have been off for about 1 yr. how are you doing?

[VintageVixen]

1) Dry Mouth
2) Metallic taste in mouth
3) Jitteriness
4) Constant hot then cold body temperature
5) Cold...no FREEZING...fingers and toes
6) No appetite
7) Almost a manic-like thought process
8) Euphoria
9) Numbness in face (mild)


All of that went away in about two weeks after starting it. I still have some side-effects... My fingers and toes are always ice cold (has started getting better though), I have some weird dreams that border on nightmares, and I've become even more irritable. I still feel as though my mood is more elevated overall though!

[garlicgirl]

I have had really weird dreams! Itchy skin, dry mouth, sweats.

[tinstar_1977]

Just thought I would post my side effects.

Dry Mouth
Metallic taste in my mouth
Constipation
Hot / cold body temp
Difficulty urinating
Talking a lot.

I have noticed that these are much stronger in the morning and taper off during the day. Anyway, just a guys perspective!

[grl30]

It's 11am and I took my first pill at 6:10am. This is kind of weird because back in 1998, I started taking the over the counter Metabolift and it was full of Phen-fen. I took that and lost over 30lbs on a diet and exercise program but eventually stopped taking it becuase the side effects became too much (mainly the depression got to me). Then I would take one once in awhile only for maintenance. I maintained within 10 lbs for several years but later stopped working out and began eating poorly due to some emotional stuff going on (poor life choices). Now these pills feel very similar to that so far. Not depression but all the rest of the symptoms.

1) I have a tingling feeling in my head and face
2) I feel jittery and want to fidget
3) I feel kind of out of it
4) my feet are cold and wont get warm
5) my mouth is a bit dry
6) I had a bit of diarreah this morning.
7) I had a hot flash a few moments ago
8) Not hungry and no cravings
9) was talking alot but now I feel tired like I dont want to be bothered moving my mouth.

This exactly how I was on Phen-fen but eventually as I lost more and more weight, this was accompanied by depression, where I would feel like crying but couldn't. If this happens I'll have to stop taking it or get a lower dose. I know it will work great, but I can't deal with false depresssions.

[Goldeyes]

Hi, lets see, been on phen since april 9, i have realized that the longer im on the meds the more the side effects pop up.

1. extreme dry mouth
2. constipation.. YUK!
3. shortness of breath
4. Irritiability, almost like im really angry at the world, comes on between 2-6 pm, ****s cause my poor family wants to send me packing.
5. Shaking, i noticed when i was holding the remote it was shaking.. dont like that one..

As much as i love the 15 lbs weightloss in almost 8 wks i dont like the side effects and they seem to getting worse.... I dont want to stop taking meds cause this the best/quickist weightloss i have ever had but i dont know how to fix the issues im having!!!

[Ashley03]

I have been on phentermine for about 5 days now. I took it 2 years ago for about 3 mths-and went from a size 10/12 to a size 7/8- but had to stop because I was having serious stomach pains and was admitted into the hospital. The drs claim it wasnt the pill that caused it, yet couldnt find what it was. I know it was the pill. And yet here I am with severe stomach pains again after starting to take phen again.
The list below is of all the side effects I have had, but my main concern is the stomach pains and what I can possibly do to prevent them-other than quitting-so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

1. Stomach Pains
2. Dry Mouth
3. Nausea
4. Shaking
5. Non stop talking (I'm normally a very quiet person)
6. Mood Swings (This one is causing probs with me and my fiance)
7. 1st time on them I had extreme amts of Energy-like my house has never stayed so clean for so long-but this time I have days I cant sit still and then days all I want to do is sit and be lazy.
8. I'm constantly freezing. (Didnt have this last time)
9. No Appetite. (I have to force myself to eat)
10. Constipation and Bloating (some days) (Didnt happen last time)
11. Diarrhea (happening more often)
12. Trouble sleeping some nights (Didnt have this last time)
13. Funny taste in my mouth-so I'm always chewing gum
14. Headaches
15. Constant belching (Like I have built up amts of air in my gut at all times)
16. Random Depression at times
17. I've become forgetful and space out alot. (Ex. sitting here trying to list all my side effects is taking me WAY longer than it should)
*Oh and last time I was on them I smoked cigs. and the phen caused me to smoke ALOT more.

After listing all the side effects it does make you think "Why am I putting myself through all this". LOL. However I know from past experience that it does work and after stopping you become normal again.
I am so glad I found this website. It really helps knowing that there are so many other people out there taking this and going through the same thing I am. Hope everyone has Good Luck meeting their goals!

[battleofthebulge]

Insomnia, mood swings, I find myself having to apologize a lot to my husband for flying off the handle, dry mouth, rapid heart beat. I have increased energy, just wish I had the ability to focus it, I seem to have lost that. I talk non stop about nothing. I have a bad memory since I started taking phen, I come off as a air head now, I think it is because my mind and thoughts are going ninety to nothing. I pick at things; my face, running my hands thru my scalp, I find myself doing this while driving down the road. I think it is because I am trapped behind the steering wheel and I need something to do. I can’t sit still anymore; movies are out of the question. But even with these side affects I love the results, with my appetite curved I am able to retrain my body and myself to eat healthy!

[tinstar_1977]

Ashley- How much water are you drinking a day?

The stomach pains very well could be gas buildup from the constipation that Phen causes.

Just a thought!

[nbcat]

will the constipation go away???? i just did an enema and didnt even go! not good!

[nbcat]

yes i want to smoke alot as well. how do i get rid of the constipation? this is the most annoyn of all! i have dry mouth as well and want to talk more...but i can deal with that! help please!

[tinstar_1977]

Drinking the 100oz of water a day helps. If it continues I use a vegetable laxative. They are pretty gentle on your stomach.

[Ashley03]

I drink 1 diet green tea every morning and then all water for the rest of the day. I've always drank 6-8 8 ounces of water but since being on Phen I drink double that due to the dry mouth it causes.
I read something yesterday that said that Phen increases your metabolism so the food I eat-which isnt a whole lot bc I'm never hungry-is digested faster, so I should eat more often but in small amts. I'm going to try that today and see how that works. Only thing I'm worried about is that I'm never hungry and when I do force myself to eat I feel nauseous so I don't end up eating but a couple bites of anything.
I also read-I've been trying to research this- that my constant belching could be from gas buildup as well. So if gas buildup is the cause for both my belching and stomach pains, how do I get rid of the gas buildup?!?
I feel so bloated and constipated, however I do have somewhat of a bowel movement but not enough to really consider it one.

[tinstar_1977]

I was told by my pharmacist to use a vegetable laxative when I get backed up. It is gentle, effective, and it takes a while for it to work (which is good for me...I take it about 5pm and I will have a BM by the next morning).

[bradenjaysmom]

I have read through alot of these posts...and with the exception of the dry mouth (which is taken care of with the water), I don't have any side effects. I have only been on it for 2 weeks. I was wondering if anyone started having side effects after being on it longer? Should I prepare myself?

[Ashley03]

Okay I will try the vegetable laxative and see if that will help.

bradenjaysmom- I would have to say your quite lucky. LOL. This time around I have had just about every side effect there is. However the first time I took it-2 years ago-I didn't have hardly any. I think it effects everyone differently and I think I've come to realize that it also has alot to do with how you eat while taking it.

I haven't had any stomach pains today so far!! I'm so excited. However I do still have a prob with the belching and bloating. But I made sure to pay attention to how often and realized that most of my side effects happen early in the day-By about 2 or 3 in the afternoon most of my side effects are gone-except the belching and bloating.

[iruilova]

Ali - Phen is not meant to be used with people with Thyroid problems..you should talk to your dr.

[NoMoreWiggles&Jiggles]

1. From the time I started Phentermine last Tuesday morning, UP UNTIL LAST NIGHT -- no appetite. None. Not even my usual craving for sweets and diet coke. Instantly had me eating to live--like I should!--rather than living to eat like I was prior to Phen. I could feel my stomach growling occasionally, but when I did I would just grab something small like an apple to make it shut up. That's how I ate all of the first week. Was down to 209 by this past Sunday--that's 10 lbs already. Couldn't believe it, and couldn't have been more excited.

2. Last night, though-- after only a week on Phen-- I noticed my hunger returning a bit, and today, for the first time, I've wanted sweets and diet coke again. My body's not supposed to adjust to the meds and get hungry again THIS quick, I don't think... WTF?? :(

3. I've been hovering at 209 since Sunday. After a WILDLY successful first week, I seem to have hit a rut already. Buzz kill! Hope my body didn't go into starvation mode. If it did-- now what?

4. Dry mouth, which has me drinking lots of water, which I normally don't drink at all. For that reason, I've come to view this particular side effect as a very good thing.

5. Slight numbness of the lips, and even a little bluish/grayish discoloration of them at times.

6. All my life I have had this habit of chewing on the insides of my cheeks, for no particular reason -- haven't been able to link it to boredom, nerves or anything in particular. Go through spells of doing it a lot or just a little or not at all. This week since I've been on Phen, though -- doing it a LOT. Insides of my cheeks are totally raw. Maybe the Phen is making me more nervous than I realize? :confused:

7. Slight headache here and there. Nothing too bad, but noticeable and annoying.

8. Difficulty sleeping maybe one or two nights out of the week. Rest of the time, I have slept like a log w/ no problem.

9. Cold hands and feet.

10. Maybe slightly increased libido. Nothing significant, though.

11. Maybe a tad more impatience/irritability, but I tend to be kind of grouchy anyway, so who can really tell. Hate dealing with people, and here I am the receptionist. Not a recipe for happiness in life. lol

12. Increased energy, which is VERY helpful since I just started a second job in the evenings. I'm not hyper by any means and have no desire to clean my house or anything like I see others have experienced.

13. Generally, I've been constipated, EXCEPT when I eat anything even slightly greasy. First it was fried chicken, and most recently turkey sausage for breakfast. THAT gave me the runs, which was never a problem before so I'm sure it's the meds. :rolleyes:

14. It's a little harder to focus since I've been on the Phen, but really not that bad.

Haven't experienced rapid heart rate or anything of that nature. Seem to be tolerating it really well. I just wonder what's up w/ my cravings and appetite coming back already... :confused:


Thatsso weird to hear u talk about the Bitting the inside of your cheeks..i have also done that all my life an noticed i did it more when i smoked but i quit over a yr ago an i noticed that since being on Phen( one week tmrw) i started back at it ALLLLL the time its so annoying an a bad gross habit. I sure hope its stops!

[NoMoreWiggles&Jiggles]

OK so i started Phen 9/1/10 an i will say i seem to have pretty much the same side effects as everyone has listed..
Headaches(only for the first few day though)
Hot flashes w/ major sweat (slowed down)
Sweaty but can be freezing w/goosebumps(slowed down)
Hand and Feet cold and clamy(slowed down)
Dry mouth(moderate more when i find myself talking more) :)
Strange taste in mouth an Bad breath coming from stomach
Loss of focus can think of 10 things in a matter of mins
Restless sleep always moving around not deep sleep at all but dnt feel tired in the Am either
I have LACK of energy if anything i seem less motivated i was hoping for a lil more kick!
For the first couple days i was still hungry not starving but i could eat low enuf to ignore it has gotten better now appetite is slim to none but for some reason 8-9 pm i have a hunger fix.
Bitting/chewing my cheeks
TOM i just had an it was WAY heavier i been on loestrin24 an they r about 2 days of flow n moderate I couldnt believe the change an cramps which i havent had since a teen!
At day 7 now im sorta seeing the hard to go poopies My mom swears by Prunes so i will start eating a few2-3 a day..wont make u go but makes it easier! but watch out too many an u wont get off the toilet! lol

I have to say ima lil disappointed in the amount of loss so far soo many ppl have stated in the first 2 week they were dropping 10-15lbs i started at 164 an 7days im at 160 :mad: i have to admit im not active much at all i been on vacation this week to make sure the side affects didnt affect work..but my mom took it last yr an she never worked out one day and lost 15-20lbs just by eating less n slightly healthier..I sure hope once i get to work moving around on my feet for 8hrs this speeds up i want to loose .Does EVERYONE work out on this med ? Anyone just change how much n what u eat and lost??

[RdmdMom]

Ali - Phen is not meant to be used with people with Thyroid problems..you should talk to your dr.

My Dr. prescribed me Phen and I have hypothyroidism, which my Dr. is well aware of and has me on a low dose of thyroid medicine.

[vibe]

OMG! I just started Phen a couple of weeks ago and I am going through the same side effects. It is so funny that you mention the song stuck in your head thing because i have been going through that alot lately but did not think it had anything to do with the phen. And I so feel you with the rambling. The good thing is that I work in a law office where i have to sign up alot of clients so it has been working to my advantage. I did notice the first week of using phen I was using big words that I don't ussualy use. It is all still pretty new to me though.:)

[jennriv]

i started 4 days ago and only thing is metallic taste in mouth, no energy and I still have my appetite wondering when this will go away as I am still hungry all the time and could eat half a horse at this present time

[hokiegirl]

Has anyone had severe itching? First I noticed it on my legs and the truck of my body. Now I have it all over and even in my head. When it first started on my legs, I thought I had bed bugs but I don't have any bites. I do have a fine rash under the skin. I would love to know what to take to get rid of this! I love Phen because of the appetite control, but I can't stand this itching.

[hkavanagh]

Side Effects the 1st Week...
1) EXTREME Dry Mouth, so bad that my tongue felt raw and my throat hurt.
2)Euphoria and a feeling like I was on fast forward for the first few days
3) Talking non-stop (drove my husband NUTS on our 3 hr trip to New Orleans)
4) Extreme exhaustion around 7 pm every night
5) Insomnia - about 3 hrs after falling asleep, I would wake & lay there for an hour tossing and turning
6) Wide awake at 5 am every morning (and I am NOT a morning person)
7) Biting insides of mouth
8) Feeling out of it during the late afternoon...almost scared to drive home from work because I was not paying attention.
9) Dizziness & Blurred Vision
10) Body temp skyrocketed! Constant HOT flashes! :mad:
11) Jittery/ Nervous Feeling....Anxious

Different Side Effects the 2nd Week...
1) Euphoria left and depression set in. I was sad for no apparent reason and I could not get motivated to do anything. :(
2) Agitated and NO PATIENCE. I was in full b!tch mode and could have murdered a few people.
3) Could not sit still....constantly moving, scratching, trying to get comfortable.
4) Constipation....OMG!!! And I have NEVER had this issue before.
5) Difficulty starting to urinate.
6) The weirdest of them all.....constantly wanting to pop my knuckles, toes, back and neck. Joints felt slightly achy. I have always had this bad habit but never ever to this extreme. It was a constant discomfort and obsession.

Side Effects after 3 Weeks to Present (on Phen 30 days today)...
1) Bad taste in mouth if I do not drink enough water.
2) Depression gone...YAY! Dr upped my anti-depressant and I am now feeling incredibly good.
3) Focus. I have been much more productive (almost obsessive) at work.
4) Insomnia gone! I think I can attribute this to walking 2-3 miles per day.
5) Do not get even remotely hungry in the morning until about 9 or 10 am (I have ALWAYS been a big breakfast eater). I wake at 5, make myself eat a snack (usually fruit) before my work out and then do not get hungry until late in the morning.
6) JUMPING out of bed at 5:00 every morning, ready to go! Let me just say this is one of the BEST side effects because I am NOT a morning person.
7) No longer do I sit at my desk and yawn all day long. In fact, I usually do not get tired at all until about 8:00 at night. Not sure if it is the phen, cutting out the caffeine/sugars, exercise or a combination of them all.
8) Still very bad constipation....TMI I know, but before phen I could count on it every morning....now I struggle to go every 4 days or so. This is by far the worst side effect as far as I am concerned.
9) Still feel like I need to pop my knuckles, toes, neck and back all day long. Not as bad as week 2 but a lot more than 'pre-phen'.
10) Still having hot flashes but not quite as bad. I just cannot cool down as fast after exercise.
11) While sitting or in bed....I am constantly moving my toes, fingers or shaking my leg.

Week 2 I was contemplating if the side effects were worth it....I am so grateful I stuck with it and feel like I really leveled out and got used to everything during the 3rd week.

[joifull19791]

i have really bad stomach cramps they hurt really bad

[Valerie61]

Ya'll are scaring me! :) I started Phen on November 24th, at 1/2 of a 37.5 mg dosage. My doctor wants me to use that for 2 weeks, then see him again to evaluate how things are going. I haven't noticed any dry mouth (but based on the advice of some folks here I am drinking 100 oz of water a day). I get migraines like many of you do, and they really aren't any worse, maybe a couple of 'normal' headaches that responded to OTC meds. I am noticing, and possibly because this is new to me and I'm really focused on what I'm doing, that I am continually reading everything I can on these forums. I'm looking at what ya'll are doing with your exercise, your water intake, your eating habits. I am sort of obsessed with what I am going to be able eat each day and how much exercise I am getting. I know I need to incorporate new healthy habits into my lifestyle and I am reading reading reading everything I can to see what is working for ya'll. Is this obsession normal?

[yuanyelss]

I‘m in the complexes, but not a few days, ah my side effects are dry mouth, stop talking like crazy, very fast, clean my entire house! There are many problems didnt bathroom......

[Leggz]

The bads:
1. Dry mouth but it only gets reall bad when Im talking none stop.
2. Constipation but I take fiber pills when I fell its coming then Im all good.
3. First week I was and emotional wreck but Im great now.
4. I only get jittery when I get my B12 shot
5. First week I only got 4 hours of sleep a night

The goods:
1. My appetite is gone. I have to make myself eat 90% of the time
2. Because of the fear of getting really bad day mouth I drink almost 120oz of water a day
3. After my first week of no sleep I now sleep like a new born baby
4. I dont have the taste for sweets at all anymore which as helped my skin clear up
5. Im dancing all over the place at Zumba class ;D I picked up on the dances the first time I went.
6. Best of all though my sex drive is off the charts. LOL!!!!!

As you can see my good out weighs my bad so I have no complaints at all.

[KC45]

I started taking the phen on Wednesday 3/9/11. I dozed about 4 hours that night, went to school Thursday morning, was up all Thursday afternoon, had an energy crash by about 8 pm, dozed until 11 pm, then was up for another 6 hours before I slept until noon on Friday. I have had a loss of appetite, but when my stomach growls, I want FOOD and I want it NOW! I don't care who is in my way, they better move it! I didn't take any phen on Friday because I had a long day of work today (Saturday) and I really needed to sleep. Took a dose this morning though, had a moderate amount of energy, but a very minimal appetite. Anyways... Here are my side effects (without all my commentary)

1. Sour/acidic taste in mouth, acid reflux/heartburn.:p
2. Frequent urination, even without more water. ( Really annoying when you are driving a car for 12 hours working and no bathrooms in sight!) (600+ miles roundtrip)
3. Diarrhea on Friday, so bad I had to take some Immodium.:(
4. Minimal appetite, food just doesn't sound that good anymore.
5. Insomnia. (Already had a problem with this, so much worse with the phen, hopefully I will run out of steam soon!)
6. Songs stuck in my head:rolleyes:. Every. Single. Night.
7. Irritability http://www.phentermine.com/forum/images/icons/icon8.png. Mainly I noticed it is when I am hungry.

[losing4us]

My only side effects are dry mouth and insomnia. however with my doctors suggestion of taking a melatonin supplement before bed the insomnia has subsided.

[onefiftyorbust]

Haven't experienced much of any of this as of yet. I DO however, have a constant headache. I'm susceptible to them anyway. I was really worried about the "phen rage" but its actually the opposite for me. I'm happy and giddy and VERY talkative now. My husband loves it.

[Elisa Lynn Gomez]

Well I started using Phentermine in Oct 2010. Just found this sight a cpl wks ago. Side affecks dry mouth, very low appetite, I really need to force myself to eat or drink cause I just dont get hungry. I have lost so far 39 lbs total.

[rikab]

Today will be my 3d day on Phen. I started on 4/28/11. My side affects are as follow:

1. Dry mouth and constantly thirsty.
2. All day energy.
3. Light headed when standing up too quickly.
4. Lost of appetite. No cravings. Have to force myself to eat.
5. Insomnia.
6. Emotional/overly sensitive/teary eye.
7. Body feels numb and tingly at times.
8. Constipated. Will need to buy some fiber to take.

Also tonight while at a store I started to feel real light headed and faint. I was sweating and felt like I had the flu. It was really hot in the store and others were complaining about the temperature as well. I kept seeing stars and felt like I was going to pass out any minute. I had to sit down several times. I think it was way to hot and not enough air was circulating. Also I did not eat much today. Did anyone else have this problem?

[teeps]

I'm just finishing up my third day and it's been a bad one.

1. Really sore throat and glands.

2. Constant headache.

3. Dizziness

4. My whole body aches.

5. Nausea

6. Can't stop clenching my jaw and biting my inner cheek.

7. Can't sleep but insanely tired.

8. Bright lights and flashes are sending my eyesight crazy.

I've not had any trouble with constipation but that could be because I take a couple of teaspoons of Chlorophyl every night and drink a glass of aloe vera juice each morning.

Oh one other thing. Pimples!

[SuzieQ10]

I had the same side effects! Dry mouth, talked non stop, fast heartbeat and the irritability too...only lasted a week or so then I was fine. I have lost 55lbs so far in three months. I want to get to 140 which will be on the high side of my ideal weight. My sister on the other hand stopped taking phentermine a week after she started, she had really bad anxiety and it made her sleepy. Weird...my starting weight was 257lbs, I am currently 202lbs...it has worked wonders for me but I also have changed my eating habits and exercise daily.
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[callhats]

According to me:

-dizziness at times
-change in period cycle. Heavier than normal
-nasty taste in mouth when my mouth gets too dry
-acne-bad break outs and can not get it cleared up
-fits of high energy and fits of no energy

Tummy tuck (http://www.tummytuckguide.com/)

[PersnickityOne]

They all seem the same as mine to me...it was mentioned early "is it worth it?" If you have a lot to lose (not just the weight)...then YES it is worth it! If I don't lose the weight and have to have hip surgery before my body is light enough to handle it...I could be crippled for life...I have a lot to lose... The one side effect of constipa...consider that you are eating less and then have less to lose in the bathroom...also when you use the MOM...your body will naturally try and hold on to water to compensate for what you are chemically forcing out of you...consider other natural methods that don't chemically alter your body...the Phen does enough "chemical" alterations on its own.

[kritterkat]

This is my third day taking Phen, and because of the side-effects I haven't been taking it everyday. I took it one day, then skipped the next, then took it for two days, and I'm taking a day off today too.

My bad side-effects have been:
-Insomnia (I'll be sleepy in the evening, but have a hard time falling asleep. Then I'll wake up every 15 minutes to an hour all through the night)
-Increased heart rate (from about 70bpm to up to 93bpm)
-Jittery feeling, and numbness and pins and needles in feet and hands
-Increased anxiety (I suffer from anxiety anyway, but I can usually control it using relaxation techniques. I've found it incredibly hard to focus on relaxation and my mind is constantly wandering)
-Frequent urination without increasing water intake

My good side-effects are:
-Increased motivation most of the time (better productivity at work, and more motivation to work out)
-Lack of appetite (I'm eating maybe half of what I used to, and I have no desire to snack)

I've noticed that I've been moody, but this is probably due to the lack of sleep and anxiety causing me to be on edge. I'm REALLY concerned about the increased anxiety, because it's something that I finally thought I was getting under control. The anti-anxiety drugs my doctor prescribed for me earlier this year made me gain 30 pounds in 2 months, so I went off them and never want to do them again.

Have any other Phen users struggled with anxiety?

[drr]

i'm so glad to see that other people have the same side effects as me!! i seriously thought i was the only one that had so many at once. Ive been taking phen for a little over two weeks now


1. nasty nasty nasty taste in my mouth/dry mouth allllll day
2.my friends tell me ive been really mean ever since i started taking it....i get mad really fast and kinda snap at people
3.my heart races all day long...it races even faster if i eat something
4.i pour sweat almost the entire day even if i'm not moving
5.havent slept in a few weeks which is kinda nice cause i get so much more stuff done
6. i have Crohn's disease so i usually go to the bathroom at least 10 times a day but now i rarely go which is kinda nice but i'm not sure how healthy it is from going "number two" so much to going days without going at all.
7. i cant focus on anything!
8. i cant stop weighing myself everyday more than once a day. i also check facebook a billion times a day.
9. i thought i was the only one with the song stuck in my head thing...that drives me INSANE!! lol its kinda funny

[drr]

ohhh my anxiety on a scale from 1-10 is seriously about a 30....im a mess...if i hear the smallest sound of like the house settling i jump and my heart starts racing even faster!! i start crying for NO reason!! i feel guilty and cant get thoughts out of my head..it races sooo much and sooo fast!!!

[MichelleChell]

The song thing is driving me nuts! There is this stupid song my daughter keeps playing on Nick and it just stays in my head!!