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GA Peach · August 13th, 2000, 04:46 AM

Hi everyone,

This is my first time in many ways: seeking medical attention for my weight problem, taking medication as prescribed, and on-line chatting via this forum. I took my first dosage of 30mg yesterday. After about 3hrs from taking Phen, I felt very edge-y and had mild headache. I don't know it just me excepting side effects to kick in immediately or what!@*. I have mixed feelings about taking Phen (or any drug for that matter) due to side effects that I may or may not experience. I can deal with dry mouth and little drowsiness from time to time; but, nervousness, depression, dizziness and a host others makes me kringe! Can any one shed any light on how long/what side effects occured with taking Phen? Also, any testimony that Phen is a better option than ie Meridia or Xenical? My goal is to lose 60lbs! With proper diet and excercise, what kind of time frame am I looking at? I know weight loss varies for each individual, but I just want to get some idea how long I might have to take the Phen. Also, some of you are using both Phen & Xen? Is this safe & effective? Help hints and words of encouragement would greatly help.

GA Peach

August 16th, 2000, 10:43 AM

Hi,
I believe your dosage of 30mg might be too high. Check this with your Doctor. I have just started taking phentermine and I find that a light breakfast helps before I take this pill. I also have a light lunch, lots of water, ice tea, etc...Most of the time I do not have dinner, I just do not feel hungry. To date, this works for me and besides that I only take this pill on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It may take me longer to lose weight but in the interim, I want my body to slowly get use to this. Hope this info is useful.

GA Peach · August 17th, 2000, 05:47 PM

I've been taking the Phen for 5 days now and I haven't experienced any side effects - - - not even dry mouth. I've noticed today, that I did feel hungry. That's a good suggestions on taking the med on Mon., Wed., Fri. - - - THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE!

GA Peach

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by bunnie:
Hi,
I believe your dosage of 30mg might be too high. Check this with your Doctor. I have just started taking phentermine and I find that a light breakfast helps before I take this pill. I also have a light lunch, lots of water, ice tea, etc...Most of the time I do not have dinner, I just do not feel hungry. To date, this works for me and besides that I only take this pill on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It may take me longer to lose weight but in the interim, I want my body to slowly get use to this. Hope this info is useful.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

annie · August 18th, 2000, 06:37 AM

GA Peach,

I also think that 30mg may be too much to start with. I have been on 15 mg for about 5 weeks and have lost 8lbs. My doctor suggested that if 15 mg was still working, that I should continue with it until my body grows tolerance to it and then up the dosage to 30mg. I think is that it is important to eat. Check with your doctor to see how many calories you should consume. When you are off the Phen, you will have to eat again. I am trying to change my eating habits now while the Phen helps me have some control over my appetite. They say 1-2 lbs a week is safe.

Annie

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August 13th, 2000, 04:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
GA Peach Bronze Phenster Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Decatur, GA - USA Posts: 37 Lost Weight: 0lbs	Hi everyone, This is my first time in many ways: seeking medical attention for my weight problem, taking medication as prescribed, and on-line chatting via this forum. I took my first dosage of 30mg yesterday. After about 3hrs from taking Phen, I felt very edge-y and had mild headache. I don't know it just me excepting side effects to kick in immediately or what!@*. I have mixed feelings about taking Phen (or any drug for that matter) due to side effects that I may or may not experience. I can deal with dry mouth and little drowsiness from time to time; but, nervousness, depression, dizziness and a host others makes me kringe! Can any one shed any light on how long/what side effects occured with taking Phen? Also, any testimony that Phen is a better option than ie Meridia or Xenical? My goal is to lose 60lbs! With proper diet and excercise, what kind of time frame am I looking at? I know weight loss varies for each individual, but I just want to get some idea how long I might have to take the Phen. Also, some of you are using both Phen & Xen? Is this safe & effective? Help hints and words of encouragement would greatly help. GA Peach

August 16th, 2000, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
bunnie Posts: n/a	Hi, I believe your dosage of 30mg might be too high. Check this with your Doctor. I have just started taking phentermine and I find that a light breakfast helps before I take this pill. I also have a light lunch, lots of water, ice tea, etc...Most of the time I do not have dinner, I just do not feel hungry. To date, this works for me and besides that I only take this pill on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It may take me longer to lose weight but in the interim, I want my body to slowly get use to this. Hope this info is useful.

August 17th, 2000, 05:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
GA Peach Bronze Phenster Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Decatur, GA - USA Posts: 37 Lost Weight: 0lbs	I've been taking the Phen for 5 days now and I haven't experienced any side effects - - - not even dry mouth. I've noticed today, that I did feel hungry. That's a good suggestions on taking the med on Mon., Wed., Fri. - - - THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE! GA Peach <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by bunnie: Hi, I believe your dosage of 30mg might be too high. Check this with your Doctor. I have just started taking phentermine and I find that a light breakfast helps before I take this pill. I also have a light lunch, lots of water, ice tea, etc...Most of the time I do not have dinner, I just do not feel hungry. To date, this works for me and besides that I only take this pill on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It may take me longer to lose weight but in the interim, I want my body to slowly get use to this. Hope this info is useful.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

August 18th, 2000, 06:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
annie Phen Newbie Join Date: May 2001 Location: princeton,ky, us Posts: 5 Lost Weight: 0lbs	GA Peach, I also think that 30mg may be too much to start with. I have been on 15 mg for about 5 weeks and have lost 8lbs. My doctor suggested that if 15 mg was still working, that I should continue with it until my body grows tolerance to it and then up the dosage to 30mg. I think is that it is important to eat. Check with your doctor to see how many calories you should consume. When you are off the Phen, you will have to eat again. I am trying to change my eating habits now while the Phen helps me have some control over my appetite. They say 1-2 lbs a week is safe. Annie