How long can you take phen? - Phentermine.com

MJ · April 27th, 2001, 07:18 AM

Has anyone read any medical studies or talked with a medical professional about the safety of long term use of phen? I have been taking phen for 2 months and have taken it on and off for brief periods of time over the past 3 years. I am 5 ft. 6 inches- went from 167 to my current 144. I feel great at this weight, but can only maintain it with the help of phen. I worry about the long term effects of phen use and would like to hear any information you may have on it. Thanks!

Linz · April 27th, 2001, 08:16 AM

MJ-

I have been taking it on and off for about 2.5 years. I use to maintain my wieght also. Unfortunately, I have no idea what the long term side effects are. I have read all kinds of info about it, but the thing that I have noticed most is that all the information seems to contradict each other and to be honest, I don't really think that anyone knows for sure. All that I have managed to do in my search for long term effects is make myself paranoid. Everytime something feels weird, I think it is because of phentermine. This is a question I'd really like the answer to as well, but I don't really think that there is one.

MJ · April 30th, 2001, 05:32 AM

I was hoping that some other people from this site would be able to give us some more information. You would think someone would know something. I mean, everyone on this site talks about everything else BUT the long term side effects! Can someone out there please give us some insight? One would think this would be a a very important question to get an answer to! Why has not anyone else responded? Thanks for your response!

Sonny · April 30th, 2001, 07:16 AM

The fact is, there aren't any big clinical trials investigating long term use of Phen. AND...all the ** info suggests Phen for SHORT TERM use. So, 0 research means 0 info. I've been on Phen a little over a year. I have always skipped doses,sometimes take half doses, and alternate between 37.5 and 30 mg. I have only increased my dose a few times...and then I cut back down in the same week. Although the Phen will never feel like the first few doses, it remains effective. I have maintained my weight loss....I have 20 lbs to go. I'll have a physical in June; I always skip phen for 1-2 days before the exam; I'll see if blood pressure is still OK...that would be a good area to monitor for long term use. Intermittent use would be best; this gives your body a break.

[This message has been edited by Sonny (edited April 30, 2001).]

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April 27th, 2001, 07:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
MJ Bronze Phenster Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 14 Lost Weight: 0lbs	Has anyone read any medical studies or talked with a medical professional about the safety of long term use of phen? I have been taking phen for 2 months and have taken it on and off for brief periods of time over the past 3 years. I am 5 ft. 6 inches- went from 167 to my current 144. I feel great at this weight, but can only maintain it with the help of phen. I worry about the long term effects of phen use and would like to hear any information you may have on it. Thanks!

April 27th, 2001, 08:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Linz Silver Phenster Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 170 Lost Weight: 0lbs	MJ- I have been taking it on and off for about 2.5 years. I use to maintain my wieght also. Unfortunately, I have no idea what the long term side effects are. I have read all kinds of info about it, but the thing that I have noticed most is that all the information seems to contradict each other and to be honest, I don't really think that anyone knows for sure. All that I have managed to do in my search for long term effects is make myself paranoid. Everytime something feels weird, I think it is because of phentermine. This is a question I'd really like the answer to as well, but I don't really think that there is one.

April 30th, 2001, 05:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
MJ Bronze Phenster Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 14 Lost Weight: 0lbs	I was hoping that some other people from this site would be able to give us some more information. You would think someone would know something. I mean, everyone on this site talks about everything else BUT the long term side effects! Can someone out there please give us some insight? One would think this would be a a very important question to get an answer to! Why has not anyone else responded? Thanks for your response!

April 30th, 2001, 07:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sonny Gold Phenster Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 528 Lost Weight: 0lbs	The fact is, there aren't any big clinical trials investigating long term use of Phen. AND...all the ** info suggests Phen for SHORT TERM use. So, 0 research means 0 info. I've been on Phen a little over a year. I have always skipped doses,sometimes take half doses, and alternate between 37.5 and 30 mg. I have only increased my dose a few times...and then I cut back down in the same week. Although the Phen will never feel like the first few doses, it remains effective. I have maintained my weight loss....I have 20 lbs to go. I'll have a physical in June; I always skip phen for 1-2 days before the exam; I'll see if blood pressure is still OK...that would be a good area to monitor for long term use. Intermittent use would be best; this gives your body a break. [This message has been edited by Sonny (edited April 30, 2001).]