first time w/phen and I am still hungry

[sweady77]

I received the 37.5. I took half this morning and my appetite was curbed a little, but not very much then I took a 1/4 @ noon. Does phen gradually build up in your system so that with in a couple of days your appetite is supressed or should it work immediately? should I up my dose?

[NJRagdoll]

Welcome to the boards! I'm new too, and the people here are so nice, and really supportive. I'd give it a few days, I don't know for sure but I think there might be a gradual build-up, I always feel a little hungry on my first day back, and then it seems to "kick in". Everyone is different though, you might need to start with a stronger dose. Sorry not much help! Someone else should chime in.

[dasher80]

sweady77
Is there a reason that you break the pill up ? It has been my experience that the Phen should work the best in the begining and then slowly lose it's strength as you build up a tolerance.(Some people see this in less than 3 months others can go much longer a year or better)
This is my second time on the Phen, first time worked great the entire time(longer than 3 months).
This time I have been on about two weeks and don't feel as good as I did before. Energy/appetite suppression is only 50% at best of what it was the first time around. I keep hoping that it will "kick in" soon, but I have to settle for what ever it can do for me.
As far as breaking the pill, I have never done that(a lot of people do though). I think they do it to lessen side effects.If you are not opposed to taking the whole pill at one time I would try that. I wish I could be more help, but I wish you the best of luck. Let me know how it all works out for you.

[beanie]

hey! i have been on phen for a month. In the first week i barely lost any weight and i was hungry all the time. but by week 2 the weight was coming off and i had no appetite. i actually had to remember to eat. so i would say give it time!

[Tulip5976]

Although many people do it, the pills aren't meant to be broken up. Take the whole pill first thing in the morning with a full glass of water, 30-60 minutes before breakfast.

The appetite suppression should be immediate. The longer you take the medication, the less of an effect it will have, NOT the other way around.

[sweady77]

k thanks a lot everyone! I took a little more then 1\2 this morning & it seems to be working better. i was an still am a little afraid to take the whole thing. i ordered the 37.5 and i was thinking i would get more for my money & it would last longer. lol but after thinking about being cheap i'm going to up my dose an get rid of this fat that's making me feel like crap! thank u everyone!

[beanie]

I do think the first week can be a little slow though. I think my body was adjusting to it and by week 2 i was working out more and eating less.

[lose4river]

What they said though, why break it up? Take the whole pill and see what happens! Hang in there though. You can do it, i promise.