[caterpillargirl]

I'm just really thinking phen is not for me. Yes I've been drinking water, yes I've been eating frequently enough. Recap - this was day 5 taking two generic Phentermine (little yellow and gray pills) 15mg each around noon.

I am a waitress and I couldn't do my job tonight. I had to leave the restaurant because my legs were like jello, I had a headache, my brain was totally disconnected, I couldn't get straight sentences to come out right, my lungs were working way too hard to breathe, and I was in general a total zombie. I was supposed to close the restaurant tonight but I had to tell my manager that I had to go home. I work tomorrow night and Sunday night and I just can't have this happen again.

I felt great earlier today! Lots of energy and didn't feel sick. But then I CRASHED and burned around 7pm.

I'm going to call the doctor on Monday and just tell him what's been going on. Maybe there's something else he can prescribe or maybe I'm on the wrong dosage? Someone mentioned Phen-D. I'll have to look that one up because i don't know anything about it. Maybe there's another med he can suggest? I don't know. I hope this isn't the end because my face looks thinner, my jeans already feel better, and I've unofficially lost 5 pounds according to my home scale. I'm so motivated to lose this weight!!!!!

[stilltryin08]

Sorry that this happened to you. I dont have any advice, but I wanted to say I hope you get some possible solutions!

[gking]

I wonder if you take 15mg @noon and then the other 15mg at dinner if that might help you not crash while at work??? Maybe you could try this until you get to your Dr's appt................Let me know how you make out. Good luck!!

[Raquel]

oh no! I'm so sorry. I'm not familiar w/ the pill you are taking - but hopefully you can figure it out.
I really want you to be able to "hang" here w/ us.

[caterpillargirl]

GKing - I thought about doing that too, but as it is - I haven't been sleeping at night.

Except for last night. Man, I crashed hard after not sleeping very good all week. I slept like a rock all night. It felt good. I think that's part of the reason I felt so terrible at work last night. I was literally exhausted from the phen and crashed.

Raquel - I'm not leaving yet. I'm just not going to take the phen. Monday we'll see what the doctor can do. the girl I work with that referred me to the clinic had the same problem and they put her on something that she takes 3X a day. She didn't know the name of it, but she said she tolerated that one much better.

Any idea what that med could be?

[Raquel]

This forum has a LOT of information good information in it.

I've been a yo - yo dieter all my life and right when you think you know everything - something else pops up - or someone's perspective makes you think different or consider something else.

So I'm glad you are not leaving. In between the threads that are just for fun reading there are the other threads that share real (nutritional) information and I know the combination of the variety keeps me coming back.

Remember - if you are participating here - you are some what being held accountable and that part really helps me.
Also - when you post your experiences - you never know who could be reading that benefits from your input.

Stick around - Glad you feel better.
Hopefully you will find some med that works just perfect for you - or your body hurrys up and gets adjusted. LOL

[BUTTERFLYALWAYS]

Oh my! Im sorry to hear the side effects are so grim..I'm a Phend user and although in the beginning I had major issues with sleep deprivation, numbness in feet during workout and coldness..they all went away..ACCEPT FOR THE CHILLS. I hope the medication switch serves you well. Hang in there!

JJ

[andreasamar]

Hi,

Youre not alone...im on my 3rd try of meds. the 1st ** just didnt work. The 2nd ** kinda gave me the same results you were mentioning plus I thought my heart was going to beat out of my chest. im now on my 3rd attempt and this might be the mix for me.

My doc said you will know in a few days if the meds for you. He also told me there are many different meds and combos so dont be discourgaed if it takes a few weeks to get whats right for you!

Good luck!

Andrea

ps. this has taken a month to get the right mix