ecpcardiogram and EKG? - Phentermine.com

Psyched · November 5th, 2006, 01:40 PM

Hi Everyone~

I just met someone who went on phentermine and lost 40 lbs. I asked my doctor to prescribe it but he is insisting on an EKG and ecocardiogram first. I go in on Friday for the tests . Did anyone else have to have these tests? I also heard that phentermine gives you red cheeks and a lot of energy. Can anyone cofirm or deny.

Thanks
Chris

laffnatu · November 5th, 2006, 02:43 PM

Hey Chris,
Definitely go ahead with the EKG to be on the safe side. I didn't get a EKG when I first started phen but I did get one about a month afterwards. I have heart palpitations now. I'm not sure if I had these before I started phen or not. If I did, they were not noticeable. I had to have a echo last week.

Good luck

LoseItNow · November 5th, 2006, 05:29 PM

I've had the tests in the past and everything was fine. My doctor prescribed the phen for me without any further testing. Good Luck

Psyched · November 6th, 2006, 12:28 AM

Thanks for your responses. I can't wait to start!

Chris

newme2008 · April 11th, 2008, 08:00 AM

yes i go to a weight loss clinic to get mine and they require for an ekg to be done

sergeantsgirlfriend · June 22nd, 2008, 09:30 AM

I didn't have either of them before I started Phen but I have had them in the past and they are a good idea. An echo helps your doctor check the overall function of your heart and sometimes it can help catch diseases in their early stages. It's non-invasive so it's not bad at all. I do ultrasound and I wouldn't lie to you about it.

Another good test that I've had is a nuclear medicine stress test, also not bad at all. The EKG is just a screener and is normally what you have first when you are having chest pain or an irregular heartbeat. Heart problems are widespread and it's always a good idea to have your heart evaluated.

bobwife · June 22nd, 2008, 09:39 AM

i had them both and they was fine. i had them done a month after i was on the pills tha frist time. all is still well.it want hurt you to have the test done. . keep up all of the weight loss guys. we are doing great.i feel great.

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November 5th, 2006, 05:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
LoseItNow Silver Phenster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 251 Lost Weight: 71.5 Current Weight: 224 Goal Weight: 145	I've had the tests in the past and everything was fine. My doctor prescribed the phen for me without any further testing. Good Luck SW 295.5 10/31/06 GW 145 lbs. by 12/31/2008 "Less of Me for Valentine's Day Challenge" SW 229.5 CW 224 1/11/08 GW 219 by 2/14/08 In order to reach my final goal weight by the end of 2008, I need a 7.5 lb loss per month. So, a 7.5 lb loss per month will be my goal. Anything more than 7.5 will be icing on the cake I didn't give in to.

June 22nd, 2008, 09:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
sergeantsgirlfriend Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 100 Lost Weight: 22 Current Weight: 158 Goal Weight: 130	I didn't have either of them before I started Phen but I have had them in the past and they are a good idea. An echo helps your doctor check the overall function of your heart and sometimes it can help catch diseases in their early stages. It's non-invasive so it's not bad at all. I do ultrasound and I wouldn't lie to you about it. Another good test that I've had is a nuclear medicine stress test, also not bad at all. The EKG is just a screener and is normally what you have first when you are having chest pain or an irregular heartbeat. Heart problems are widespread and it's always a good idea to have your heart evaluated. Goal weight - 130 06/09 - 180 06/16 - 169 06/23 - 163 06/30 - 163 07/04 - 158

June 22nd, 2008, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
bobwife Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: i live in the big peach state,Georgia Posts: 28 Lost Weight: 14 lbs Current Weight: 212lbs Goal Weight: 175 lbs	i had them both and they was fine. i had them done a month after i was on the pills tha frist time. all is still well.it want hurt you to have the test done. . keep up all of the weight loss guys. we are doing great.i feel great. url=http://www.extrapounds.com/] [/url]

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November 5th, 2006, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Psyched Phen Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 9 Lost Weight: 0lbs	Hi Everyone~ I just met someone who went on phentermine and lost 40 lbs. I asked my doctor to prescribe it but he is insisting on an EKG and ecocardiogram first. I go in on Friday for the tests . Did anyone else have to have these tests? I also heard that phentermine gives you red cheeks and a lot of energy. Can anyone cofirm or deny. Thanks Chris

November 5th, 2006, 02:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
laffnatu Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NC Posts: 64 Lost Weight: 40 Current Weight: 304 Goal Weight: 200	Hey Chris, Definitely go ahead with the EKG to be on the safe side. I didn't get a EKG when I first started phen but I did get one about a month afterwards. I have heart palpitations now. I'm not sure if I had these before I started phen or not. If I did, they were not noticeable. I had to have a echo last week. Good luck

November 6th, 2006, 12:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Psyched Phen Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 9 Lost Weight: 0lbs	Thanks for your responses. I can't wait to start! Chris

April 11th, 2008, 08:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
newme2008 Silver Phenster Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 155 Lost Weight: -36 Current Weight: 209 Goal Weight: 150	yes i go to a weight loss clinic to get mine and they require for an ekg to be done