should I try a different dosage?

[wanttolose11]

I was on "fen-phen" about 9 years ago and had great success with it. I recently have gained back about 15 pounds and I want to lose it before it gets out of control. I ordered the 37.5 mg tabs because my doctor wanted me to take half a pill. I took a half a pill for 2 days, and then cut down to 1/4th of a pill and they seemed very strong for me. I felt jittery, my heart raced and I felt pressure in my chest. It scared me, so I went down to taking it every other day. Still felt uncomfortable. I finally stopped it last week, but had lost 6 pounds.

My question is....should I try some of the capsules? Or should I continue trying on my own? I have not had much luck moving the scale without it.

I was on 15 mg the first time around with no side effects except that wonderful constipation issue. Is it too dangerous because of how I felt on the tabs? My blood pressure was fine, I just felt bad.

I'd appreciate your thoughts!! Thanks!

[Myrydnine10]

It took me about 2 weeks to really get past all of the side effect that phen can have, but now im on my 3rd month and the only thing it does for me is suppress my appetite. I dont have as much energy like I did the 1st time around, nor the insomnia (boy do I remember that week!)

I know this sounds cruddy, but just work through the side effects. They will go away and your body will adjust. Give it time but definitely dont do something that doesnt make you feel good. Its your body and you know what it needs!

Also my blood pressure was a little high at first, but now its fine. I just think everything needs time to adjust!

Good luck and take care!

[Ross]

Hi, WantToLose

It might not hurt to take something to counteract the effect for a week or two.

I suggest (because they work for ME) that you try:

--- chamomile tea (will calm you for an hour or two)

--- valerian (an herb, available as capsules/ tablets at Wal-mart, CVS, ETC.) Ask the pharmacist where they are. Try maybe 150-300mg dosage (per pill - read label carefully). This should help counteract the effects for part/most of a day. You can experiment with the dosage, to see how it works on you (I dont know your weight, so hard to suggest a dosage).

Ross

[nursietobe33]

I would talk to your Doctor about it. Were you eating at all? OR were you just not hungry enough to eat. Food can help with that. You might be better off actually taking yourse with food the first week or so. If you take the capsules their is no way to half them. With the 37.5 you can atleast cut it.

[jamaicabound]

IF the 15mg caps worked for you, I would get back on them. I have tried all three, and find that the lower the mg, the longer it takes to build up an immunity to them. If you feel too jittery at first, it will probably wear off soon. I'm no Doc, but that's just what has happened for me.