some help guys - Phentermine.com

gcronots · July 3rd, 2008, 05:00 AM

So my doctor gave me a prescription for phentermine.
I really dont know what to do! I mean im sure it can help me lose weight, but on the downside i dont want to become dependent and it's very expensive in the long run.

what should I do?

Sundee333 · July 3rd, 2008, 05:02 AM

What do you mean, what should you do?

gcronots · July 3rd, 2008, 05:56 AM

im just not so sure that I should start using phen.
I mean ive heard a lot of things about it and its expensive. I dont think I can afford it.

Sivad · July 3rd, 2008, 06:00 AM

If you asked your doctor about it then obviously you are interested in them. Did you ask him or did he recommend them to you???
No one can tell you what to do. This is gona have to be YOUR decision. The phen DOES work as you can tell from all the ladies and men on this forum that have taken it. There is a web site you can go to and get a drug card to maybe help with the cost.

www.freedrugcard.us

Go to that link and sign up for the card and do a search for your pharmacy and town. It will give you the approx. cost of the pills.
Go into this open minded and know that sooner or later you WILL have to give them up, all at the discretion of your doctor. You can try them and if you don't like them stop taking them. I'm sure that won't be the case if you take them for a week or two. You will enjoy the weight loss so much that the side effects won't matter. I've had mine for 2 weeks. I did have to stop taking them because of a side effect but once it went away I started right back. I'm by NO means an expert on this subject just telling you about my experience. Some of the other ladies can give you some more information but ultimately it's YOUR OWN decision.

nspear · July 3rd, 2008, 07:57 AM

If you have script coverage.. it should be covered.. I only pay $10/month for mine.. Cheaper than McD's for a month LOL!

trigg1313 · July 3rd, 2008, 09:47 AM

You must look at your past experience with dieting. Phentermine is the only thing that has helped me. My blood pressure has gone down and I am healthy as ever. I don't regret spending any money on phen. It is worth every penny. Yes, it suppresses your appetite but you have to eat healthy and excercise to reach your weight loss goals. I hope that you reconsider and just try it before you count it out.

n8rgrl · July 3rd, 2008, 09:54 AM

Mine's not covered and I think its around $30/mo. It is worth it even if you just do it for a little while to help you get started.
Like nspear said-it's cheaper than eating McDs or out at all for a month!
Good luck!

Loving Me · July 3rd, 2008, 10:38 AM

I pay $28 a month for mine. If you look at how much people spend on eating out a month...You can spend $28 at a nice sit in restaurant on one meal (for example Red Lobster). I have had WONDERFUL results on Phen and that price is well worth it. If I were you, I would try it for at least a month. If you don't feel like it's for you then stop taking it. It's worth a try!

luckiemomoftoo · July 3rd, 2008, 11:16 AM

Well have you had luck with losing weight on your own? If not then the money spent is worth it. Your health risks with being overweight can cost alot more in the end then a few months of phen. Try 37.5 dose break it in half then you turn a 30 day supply into a 60 day supply. Good Luck!

gcronots · July 6th, 2008, 04:50 AM

thanks guys for all the info.
I gonna go ahead a give phen. a try. Worst case scenario it doesnt work out.
Wish me luck...

Raquel · July 6th, 2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcronots

thanks guys for all the info.
I gonna go ahead a give phen. a try. Worst case scenario it doesnt work out.
Wish me luck...

Best of luck.

Hey and what do you know ... BEST CASE SCENARIO you lose weight, feel better, and a whole lotta other positive stuff.

Cmarie123 · July 6th, 2008, 10:05 AM

My phen only costs $19/month. I printed out the discount card and took it to Walgreens. It cut my script by $12 each month. I will have to find that thread and bump it so that you can print it out. Phen is one of the cheapest weight loss pills. Meridia is around $100/mo

losing12 · July 6th, 2008, 10:45 AM

I pay $70 every 3 weeks, but that's for the doctor's appointment, B12 shot, and the pills. I don't mind it. I spent less on food on Thursday than I ever have. So it evens out.

You have to do what is best for you. But I agree with the other girls, it's much cheaper than eating unhealthy food.

Staceyrella · July 6th, 2008, 02:21 PM

If you take the Phen, eat right, drink lots of water and excercise... The Phen will work! And trust and believe we all pay the price at the Pharmacy but it is SOOOOOOOOOO worth it.

Good luck!

Bareminerals · July 6th, 2008, 03:13 PM

Here's my experience...
1. Phentermine, because it is a stimulant, eleminates the depressive, negative edge of my self image because of my weight. When I'm on phen, I cannot sit at home all day Sat. & Sun. moping; I have the desire to get outside and walk, hike, or go to the gym. When I'm at work, I no longer count down to lunch and the afternoon snack. I have to schedule when I eat simply because I'm not hungry and I wont eat while on phen.
2. Regardless of cost, I needed phen to kick-start my weight loss. The psychological change is next to miraculous.

July 3rd, 2008, 05:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
gcronots Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9 Lost Weight: -15 Current Weight: 210 Goal Weight: 155	some help guys So my doctor gave me a prescription for phentermine. I really dont know what to do! I mean im sure it can help me lose weight, but on the downside i dont want to become dependent and it's very expensive in the long run. what should I do?

July 3rd, 2008, 05:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sundee333 Silver Phenster Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 199 Lost Weight: not enough Current Weight: 162 Goal Weight: 125	What do you mean, what should you do? Height - 5'10" SW - 177 CW - 162 GW - 150

July 3rd, 2008, 06:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sivad Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 229 Lost Weight: 13 lbs Current Weight: 262 Goal Weight: 150	If you asked your doctor about it then obviously you are interested in them. Did you ask him or did he recommend them to you??? No one can tell you what to do. This is gona have to be YOUR decision. The phen DOES work as you can tell from all the ladies and men on this forum that have taken it. There is a web site you can go to and get a drug card to maybe help with the cost. www.freedrugcard.us Go to that link and sign up for the card and do a search for your pharmacy and town. It will give you the approx. cost of the pills. Go into this open minded and know that sooner or later you WILL have to give them up, all at the discretion of your doctor. You can try them and if you don't like them stop taking them. I'm sure that won't be the case if you take them for a week or two. You will enjoy the weight loss so much that the side effects won't matter. I've had mine for 2 weeks. I did have to stop taking them because of a side effect but once it went away I started right back. I'm by NO means an expert on this subject just telling you about my experience. Some of the other ladies can give you some more information but ultimately it's YOUR OWN decision. Weight as of 08-06-08: 246lbs Trying again CW : 265lbs 04-30-09

July 3rd, 2008, 07:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
nspear Bronze Phenster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 18 Lost Weight: 6 Current Weight: 220 Goal Weight: 140	If you have script coverage.. it should be covered.. I only pay $10/month for mine.. Cheaper than McD's for a month LOL! Mommy of 2! Lost 57 lbs Nov 06-Apr07.. Got preggers again! Gained 62 lbs while pregnant Lost 35 while breastfeeding.. but came to a stand still Started Phentermine again after 6 months of breastfeeding Starting weight 06/30/08 - 226 07/01/08 - 220 yay! 7/02/08 - 218

July 3rd, 2008, 09:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
trigg1313 Silver Phenster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 109 Lost Weight: 55 Current Weight: 164 Goal Weight: 155	You must look at your past experience with dieting. Phentermine is the only thing that has helped me. My blood pressure has gone down and I am healthy as ever. I don't regret spending any money on phen. It is worth every penny. Yes, it suppresses your appetite but you have to eat healthy and excercise to reach your weight loss goals. I hope that you reconsider and just try it before you count it out. I can smell 155!!!!!!!!!!!!

July 3rd, 2008, 05:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
gcronots Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9 Lost Weight: -15 Current Weight: 210 Goal Weight: 155	im just not so sure that I should start using phen. I mean ive heard a lot of things about it and its expensive. I dont think I can afford it.

July 3rd, 2008, 09:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
n8rgrl Silver Phenster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mahomet, IL Posts: 113 Lost Weight: 9 (down 35 from my highest) Current Weight: 185-YAY! Goal Weight: 125	Mine's not covered and I think its around $30/mo. It is worth it even if you just do it for a little while to help you get started. Like nspear said-it's cheaper than eating McDs or out at all for a month! Good luck! n8rgrl

July 3rd, 2008, 10:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Loving Me Silver Phenster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 393 Lost Weight: -38 Current Weight: 182 Goal Weight: 160 (Maybe 150 in the future, but I love my thickness!)	I pay $28 a month for mine. If you look at how much people spend on eating out a month...You can spend $28 at a nice sit in restaurant on one meal (for example Red Lobster). I have had WONDERFUL results on Phen and that price is well worth it. If I were you, I would try it for at least a month. If you don't feel like it's for you then stop taking it. It's worth a try! 4/17/08 (size 18/20 pants and XXL shirts): 220 (Started Phen) 4/17/08-5/17/08 (1st month lost 18 pounds) 202 5/17/08-6/17/08 (2nd Month lost 8.4 pounds) 193.6 6/17/08- 7/17/08 (3rd Month lost 7.6 ponds) 186 7/17/08- 8/17/08:184 (No Phen) 8/17/08-9/17/08: 182 (No Phen) 9/17/08-11/17/08: 185 (No Phen) (Now~Size 13/14 pants and L shirts) Total Weight Loss

July 3rd, 2008, 11:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
luckiemomoftoo Bronze Phenster Join Date: May 2008 Location: IL Posts: 42 Lost Weight: -25 lbs Current Weight: 175 Goal Weight: 160	Well have you had luck with losing weight on your own? If not then the money spent is worth it. Your health risks with being overweight can cost alot more in the end then a few months of phen. Try 37.5 dose break it in half then you turn a 30 day supply into a 60 day supply. Good Luck!

July 6th, 2008, 04:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
gcronots Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9 Lost Weight: -15 Current Weight: 210 Goal Weight: 155	thanks guys for all the info. I gonna go ahead a give phen. a try. Worst case scenario it doesnt work out. Wish me luck...

July 6th, 2008, 10:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cmarie123 Diamond Phenster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,280 Lost Weight: -56 Current Weight: 166 Goal Weight: 160	My phen only costs $19/month. I printed out the discount card and took it to Walgreens. It cut my script by $12 each month. I will have to find that thread and bump it so that you can print it out. Phen is one of the cheapest weight loss pills. Meridia is around $100/mo 3/10/08 - 12/01/08 (-55 lbs) 1/05/09 169 4th and FINAL GOAL (160 by 3/2/09)

July 6th, 2008, 10:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
losing12 Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 50 Lost Weight: -12 Current Weight: 196 Goal Weight: 140	I pay $70 every 3 weeks, but that's for the doctor's appointment, B12 shot, and the pills. I don't mind it. I spent less on food on Thursday than I ever have. So it evens out. You have to do what is best for you. But I agree with the other girls, it's much cheaper than eating unhealthy food. Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling. SW 7/3/08: 208 7/5/08: 204 7/10/08: 196 GW: 140 lbs.

July 6th, 2008, 02:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Staceyrella Silver Phenster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 301 Lost Weight: -40 Current Weight: 306 Goal Weight: 180	If you take the Phen, eat right, drink lots of water and excercise... The Phen will work! And trust and believe we all pay the price at the Pharmacy but it is SOOOOOOOOOO worth it. Good luck! My world is expanding as my butt is shrinking! http://www.myspace.com/fishlippswhoa 2/12/08-346.8 (Started Weight Watchers) 3/11/08- 332.8 (Down 14lbs. in 4 weeks!) 3/16/08- 330 (Started Phentermine) 3/31/08-327 (According to the dr's scale) 4/15/08-321 4/29/08- 318 5/9/08-313 5/20/08- 311 6/03/08-314(+3 lbs.)2 weeks of BAD eating! Poor choices! ETC! 6/17/08-311 THANK GOD I LOST WHAT I HAD GAINED! 7/8/08-309 (Finally back on track) 7/15/08-308 (slooooooow) 7/29/08-306

July 6th, 2008, 03:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bareminerals Phen Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA (Tierrasanta) Posts: 1 Lost Weight: - Current Weight: 230.5 lbs Goal Weight: 145.0 lbs	Here's my experience... 1. Phentermine, because it is a stimulant, eleminates the depressive, negative edge of my self image because of my weight. When I'm on phen, I cannot sit at home all day Sat. & Sun. moping; I have the desire to get outside and walk, hike, or go to the gym. When I'm at work, I no longer count down to lunch and the afternoon snack. I have to schedule when I eat simply because I'm not hungry and I wont eat while on phen. 2. Regardless of cost, I needed phen to kick-start my weight loss. The psychological change is next to miraculous.

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