ecpcardiogram and EKG?

[Psyched]

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]

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]

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]

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

Chris

[newme2008]

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

[sergeantsgirlfriend]

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]

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.