To All Diethylpropion and/or Tenuate Users

[Hopeful78]

Hi Guys,

I know this is a phen site but sorry, I haven't been able to find a forum soley for us. This diet pill is very similar to phen but I know there are other tenuate users out there that want to talk too!!


SO GUYS, THIS THREAD IS FOR US!! LET'S KEEP THIS THREAD GOING JUST FOR US SO WE DON'T DISTURB THESE PHEN USERS TOO MUCH.

Anyway, here's my story:

I just started taking this Wednesday morning (its currently Friday morning.) I started at 196, already down to 193.5. You might have read other people's posts that this doesn't work but I'm bout to ride it til the wheels fall off!

I know my diet clinic prescribes all types of these meds but she starts people on this because it has lower side effects (almost none) then the phen. If it doesn't work, you can switch out and she doesn't even make you wait til your bottle is done since they hand out the meds at their own facility.

Here are the details: $35 for 30 day supply. Take one tablet 3 times daily. She told me what times to take it (10am, 2pm, 6pm) but since I eat and sleep at off hours I changed that to fit what I like and so far so good. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY REAL SIDE EFFECTS. The first pill I took left me feeling a little loopy (hyper, talkative), but after day two I realized it was because I was taking my first pill of the day along with my morning coffee (yeah, duh). Besides that I have been able to sleep fine, no mood changes (and have pooped twice --> I know you phen users need to hear that). Also, there is a one-a-day time released pill but I've been pretty good with taking this one. She also gave me a potassium pill to take once a day. Oh, and even though I can't say I have 'dry mouth', I still have been drinking water (spiked with lime juice) like a fish.

Anyway, share your thoughts, experiences and questions.

[ancolvin]

i to is on diethylpropion 75mg i was on fastin and apidex they work for a while i started on those march 08 then i switch to the other for a few months and that stop working then i switch to diethylpropion 75mg in may 08 but i started off weighting 225lb in march but i was not feeling anything after a while so now i am 189lbs so now this better. but i am hypothyriodism so that makes a different no side effects so hopeful we can keep the forum going if there is any more user out there join in .but maybe if those othes meds is not working maybe people need to try others and see what works for them after 2 months if it not working try something else because everybody is not the same . so good luck

[crazycheylove]

I'm glad you started this thread. I have been trying to figure out which medication to try and my doc suggested this as one of them. I started with phen, and was starving all the time. On month 2 I switched pharmacies to see if maybe that was the problem, and it did help a little. When I told doc she suggested a few others, but before I tried those, I wanted to try Adipex. So, today I started the adipex. I feel hungrier than I was before, but I spent 60 bucks on it, so I'm going to finish the bottle. After that, I'm not sure what I will try. Keep me posted on how Tenuate works. Thanks

[ancolvin]

i just want to bump this up want to keep it alive

[ancolvin]

ok i went to weight in today and i have lost 10lbs in a week i weii am ght in on sept 11 at 198lbs and on today sept 20 i am 188lb just want let everyone knoow

[Hopeful78]

WoW anvolvin. That's so amazing!! So happy for you, you just zipped by me in weight so maybe we can be buddies on this DP/tenuate thing and let the phen folks out there know that there are other options with LESS side effects than phen. When the doc gave me this I asked her what side effects could I expect, she said there shouldn't be any side effects! Just a few minor things as you adjust to it, but past day three there wouldn't be any discomfort and she was RIGHT!! I didn't believe her because I hear the phen folks, amongst others, complain about the side effects. I'm sure once my body gets used to this and it stops working, that she'll put me on phen, but I'm enjoying this right now.

I'm only completing day four, but I've lost 3.2 pounds (started at 196, now at 192.8). What are you taking, the 3-a-day or the 1-a-day time release? I'm doing the three a day but I stay up soooooo late at night that the last one wears off. Yes, I could start going to bed earlier, but I enjoy this late night private time. What I've been doing so far is right before I feel the hunger coming, I grab a light snack, maybe sugar free jello and one of those Slim Shots (yeah, corny, I know, but they take the edge off.) That and a glass of water will hold me until I hit the sack. What do you think? Keep doing this or ask for the one-a-day next time?

[ancolvin]

i am taking the one a day 75mg maybe you should take it later in the day around 12 or 1 even later if there no side effects i take mines around 1pm because i used to get the munches later in the evening .but when i do get the munches i drink water like crazy and slice cucumbers.so try that and see if it work i like the 75mg but sometimes if u take a rest from the meds like 2-3 days and restart i.t jump starts it again i found that helpful .

[ancolvin]

calling all diethylpropion users and tenuate just want to bump this up don't want it to get lost in the miss of all the other message group there must not be many of us using this type but if there are any new user fill free to add on to us we need our support to.

[4mami_mia]

this sounds interesting, i may hve to ask the dr about this

[KittyVentura]

Hi all.

I've started Tenuate as of yesterday. Just on 2 x 25mg daily as this is my first diet pill. I am having weekly consultations and they will adjust my dosage as they see fit. Had absolutely no appetite yesterday and had lost 2lbs by morning. Woop!

[Lady Shazerz]

I just looked at my prescription again. I thought I was taking PhenD but it turns out I'm taking Tenuate or Diethylpropion....hmmm, and here I thought I was on the other...Anyhow, it seems to be working better now than it did at the beginning. I know the constipation is better!!

[Hopeful78]

YOU GO ANCOLVIN!

Yes, yes, girl! I took your advice and started taking it at 11am. I realized there was no reason to take it early since overeating at breakfast has never been a problem. So for the past couple days I've had a protein shake for breakfast, fruit for a midmorning snack, pill at 11am. This helps me keep my lunch small at around 12:30. Then another pill at three (my midmorning snack is usually a piece of candy or tiny granola bar, don't just me!) then another pill around 6:30pm. Once again, this kicks in just in time to help me keep control my portion for dinner and it lasts long enough to get me to bed at a reasonable amount of time. Also, of course I'm up on my water spiked with lime all day and girl, I have lost 3 pounds in three days. See? This is exactly why we needed this thread. Thanks, girl.

[ancolvin]

Hopeful78

THAT'S What i'm talking about i am glad that work out for u see we all have to try something different even different times to take it and even different approaches and different meds what mite work for you and me mite not work for otheres but any suggestions is helpful that's what we is all here for to lend a helping hand i am new here but i don't mind helping anyone so let's get these pounds off any pound you lose is a pound lost some days u will have good days and some you will have bad days just don't give in . remember that u can do it .and we will do it. a remember Water ,Water ,Water i know it mite be hard but add some lemon slice or lemon juice or lime . let's keep this board moving.

[ancolvin]

keeeping it at the head of the forum just want to find out how everyone doing with the diethylpropion/tenuate
this week if everyone seems to be doing ok .let us try to give some suggestions to others that mite be on the same meds we on some suggestions for it to work for them just like it working for us . some idea like the time u taking it , what u mite be eating , what u mite be drinking (WATER) etc . or what we need to do just some insights.

[Hopeful78]

Hey fellow DP/T folks,

Just checking in. Its been about a week and a half (down 7lbs) and I really think I've gotten my groove. In the beginning, I was simply relying on the meds to make me want to eat less, i.e. less often and/or smaller portions and it worked for the first 3 days. Then it was nothing for the next couple days. That's when I realized, "Wow, I'm actually going to have to work for this huh?" Well, over the past 4-5 days I have really been paying attention to what feels good and works for me. I've tweaked when I take the meds, when I eat and what I eat. And guess what...........SUCCESS!! Here's what I'm doing now (I know I wrote about this in my previous post but since people always want to know what you're doing, here goes):

Breakfast - Protein Shake ( I love the knew Slimfast powder with protein, just add milk, very tasty & satisfying)
midmorning - a piece of fruit
(First pill)
Lunch - Lean Cuisine (or something along those lines)
(2nd pill)
midafternoon - snack ( once again, this is my treat so usually a chewy granolar bar or fun-size chocolate candy)
(3rd pill)
Dinner - whatever I cook, just smaller portions than before
evening - snack (usually lowfat yogurt or sugar free jello/fruit cup)

Of course all along the day I'm tossing back my water. As always, spiked with lime juice to keep it from feeling like a job. AND YOU KNOW WHAT? I don't feel deprived at all. I love this routine. Is soooooo simple and eating like this is actually saving me tons of money (not eating out for breakfast/lunch). I also FINALLY added TurboJam (FUN!!) to this routine. I'm soooo excited to see my progress over the next few weeks. I'm already seeing SOME of the cellulite slip away from my thighs and I have been rocking the little jogging shorts in front of my husband again.

P.S. (Sorry for the long post) - I know my husband won't have questions about my weight loss since he sees me eating right and working out, however is it weird that I haven't told him I'm taking the DP/T? I said I would tell him when I was sure that it was helping and not just ANOTHER waste of my time and money (just to quit after awhile.) I was planning on telling him once I hit 15lbs down and I'm about halfway there. What do you guys think?

[ancolvin]

Hopeful

you have lost your first 7lbs in a week in a half .see u just had to find a routine and balance your meal and portion and let the meds work. see the meds doesn't work by its self alone you have to work with the DT/P and it is working . my husband tells me that he see the difference that i have lost he says he see the difference in my hips and my stomach area i see the difference when i try on clothes that i had last year especially my thighs . i know that my husband is happy for me because i am happy that i losing this weight that i have been battling with for so long because of thyriod issues . and i am more confidence in my self . so if i was u i would wait and ask him when u get that -15 and see if he notice then because it will be more noticable then but it up to u .

[Hopeful78]

Ugh!! I have one of thos great Taylor digital scales. As long as you treat it right, meaning don't knock it around, its pretty darn accurate all the time. My toddler has seen me use it, and a couple times I let her climb on and take a gander (of course she wants to do whatever I do, but I hope I'm not encouragin an unhealthy attitude towards weight?). The other day I was hangin out in my room and she just strolled in past me, towards my bathroom and JUMPED on the scale!! Yes, JUMPED!! Then she just ran off laughing. Why are two year olds nuts? I knew my precious scale was done for. Yes, it keeps saying error, I've been trying to reset it. This ****s, I haven't been able to weigh myself in days!!! I used to check my progress every morning. Well, I'm trying to do my best to keep on track and hoping to see great results when I finally get a chance. I just need to be strong! Usually seeing the scale go down was my motivation to do well for that day, but I don't have that anymore. This ****s!!

[ancolvin]

bump this thread up

[Gen2007]

Thanks for bumping this thread, Ancolvin. I have never heard of diethylpropion and will certainly look into it. My primary doctor recently told me to take a break from Phen because my scale has not moved in over 2 months. She feels that my body has gotten used to the medication. For the past 3 weeks I've been trying to eat less and have gained about 2 lbs! I think I'll give her office a call today and suggest diethypropion and see what she has to say about it. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again.

[Hopeful78]

Well, I'm not using the DP/Tenuate anymore. I was having a hard time keeping up with the 3-a-day routine so when I went in for a checkup I asked her for the 1-a-day. Well, I just assumed she knew what I was talking about but when I got home I noticed she had actually given me phen. Its a yellow capsule, A-160 written on it. So far, no problems. I was a little light headed the first three days or so, but now I'm better. It does control the hunger, but not completely erase it. I can eat small meals and be satisfied, and so far I've lost 3 pounds in a week bringin my grand total to eleven in 5 weeks. The only negative side effect is yes, within three days I could tell that constipation was going to be a problem. I took something to "help" me along and I'm okay, but this might ****! So far, so good. I'll keep you posted.

[ancolvin]

well my thyriods meds synthriod dosage was lower again on friday i am still with the tenuate one a day 75mg and this morning at home i am 184lb so i moving on down the scale hope to be in the 170's soon. just some updates

[Gen2007]

That's great, Ancolvin! Looks like it's working for you...keep up the good work. Is there anything else that you're doing? low-carb, low-cal, work-out plan? Can you please let us know? I'm always interested in what others are doing here that works well for them.

My primary doc has taken me off Phen and says that she will not prescribe Tenuate either for now, and I'm in a bind 'cause I've gained 3 lbs since coming off the medication.

[Hilary]

Diethylpropion

[ancolvin]

just giving some updates i am still on Diethylpropion (tenuate) 75mg i am weighting 177lbs started off at 225lb with apidex and fasting bach in march 08 and was switch to tenuate after no weight loss then of course i have thyriod hyothyriod and weight wasn't moving on down the scales .but having success with tenuta i hope everyone is having good progress.

[klopper22]

Over the years I have taken phentermine, phendimetrazine, didrex (very briefly - i started having health issues not related to didrex and it was in my best interest to stop all diet pills).

The best by far for energy and appetite suppresion for me has been phendimetrazine (Bontril, brand name). But like all medicines you eventually build u a tolerance. So about 4 days ago I got some tenuate. It did very little in the was of appetite suppression and nothing NOTHING for energy. It was a waste of money in the highest sence.

Next in a couple of days Im gonna get some Didrex.

[andrea273]

Glad you started this post. I have been taking Phen since October, 2008. I lost 20 lbs in two months. Then I started having problems with Phen. Doctor put me on Tenuate and I cannot find any info on the web. Only thing I do find is warnings about how dangerous it is. I am afraid to take it because there seems to be more warnings for Tenuate than Phen. Since I have been off Phen, I gained 5 lbs and trying very hard not to gain, but I am very hungry. Anyone else taking Tenuate out there who has taken Phen? Any expriences would be appreciated.

[ancolvin]

well i have been using this since way back in may or june not quite sure but i was on apidex and fasting neither did a thing for me thing i was switch to tenuate and it have been working for me my dosage is 75mg but i have thyriod problem hypo and i started off weighting 225lb now iam at 176lbs so i lose 49pounds and that is good for me . but i take my thyriod meds in early am around 6am then i wait and eat breakfast which i am not a big eater for breakfast i drink a eas shake aound 9am then around 11am i take my tenuate and it seems to whole me all day . i try not to eat after 5pm in the evening if so it a slice of cheese or maybe another eas shake and it works so i guess it depends on which works for you the phen or the apidex or the fasting or maybe the tenuate and if that doesn't work tell the doctor so u can try something else that's what u paying them for . to me after two week if it not working it not going to working that's the way i fell.

[klopper22]

Anyone else taking Tenuate out there who has taken Phen? Any expriences would be appreciated.

The first time I took phentermine was after I first quit drinking about 10 years ago. The doc put me on 10mg prozac and 30mg time realease phentermine capsules. I lost an average of about 2.5 pounds a week for 7 months - went from 245 down to 172. My exercise routine consisted of a full body weight workout twice a week and worked in the yard digging up tree roots and rocks. I remember that first time when I saw the outline of my abs through the fat on my stomach. I just couldnt believe it. That was a huge encouragement to keep on going. By the time October rolled around, I could see my abs real good. That was a huge accomplishment for someone who as a child in the 2nd grade weight 105 pounds and spent the next 22 years being fat. I had lifted weights since 14 so when I lost all my fat I could finally see all the muscle I had been working so hard to build. Now, I don't know if it worked so well because of what weight loss drug it was or because I wasn't drinking anymore. What got me to quit drinking finally was I punched a wall and broke my hand. I went to the hospital and told them that I was an alcoholic (that was the first time I admitted it. I do know that phentermine gave me energy and the drive to work out...so much that wearing a cast didnt stop me from working out. Anyway, I do highly recommend phentermine as a precursor to working out and eating right regularly. I just wish the daily dose wasn't so small. With phendimetrazine, you can take as many as six 35mg pills a day. I recommend phendimetrazine higher than phentermine now for that reason...you have room to grow in your doses when a smaller does quits working. GOOD LUCK.

[ancolvin]

bumping this up a little to the top

[LZ]

I have started taking this medicine 3 days ago. It is not working for me so far. I have taken phen in the past. This just doesn't seem to suppress my appetite. I am going to stick with it and try starting later in the day as ancolvin suggested.

[lb3232]

is this drug available online. my doctors will not prescribe any diet loss meds.

[Estee]

Hi Everyone!

I took Diethylpropion 1 year ago for a week and lost 9lb in that week, due to unfortunate events I had to go back to South Africa for more than 6 monts and I could not get any diethylpropion out there. I'm now back in the UK and started it up again yesterday 24 Jan '09, so I'm hoping that I will loose some weight in this week.

I have no serious appetite at the moment, feel my tummy growling now and again but I think it's going through trama coz I've been eating like a little piggy the last 6 years and now I'm not giving my tummy enough food. I imigrated to UK 6years ago and found that the weather in this country is very cold and moody - I was a perfect 10 and weighed 120lb (the good old day hey)!

I'm really gonna stick to this, I do feel that it enhances my mood but I feel agitated some times too - but I'm sure it will all be worth it when the weight fall off! I'm very happy to have found this site and it's nice to hear what every one else has to say and to hear there goals.

Estee

[jayjaysmomma81]

My dr has prescribe me Diethylpropion 75 mg back in mid December. As of now, I"m still at the same weight. This medication is not working for me whatsoever. I've been taking it in the morning with an empty stomach. Wait an 1 hr after then I eat. I've been eating 5 small meals a day. Doing at least 45 mins or more exercise. Drinking water like it's nobody's business. I check my weight every week on a monday morning. The scale is not moving. still at 193 and at the dr's office says 201 which really makes me mad. I told him it wasn't working for me but prescribes it to me again. I told him if it's nt working for me, then if i can go with something else. I told him if I can go with the phentermine and I don't want to keep coming to his office telling that diethylpropion is not working, I have to pay 40 bucks copay at each visit. So is there any pointers that can help my body get going on this medication? oh I did take a break for at least 1 week every 2 weeks to see if that helps. I'm trying to lose my last 40 lbs of baby weight. This ****s!!

[kads65]

I just started Diethylpropoion 75mg. today, 3/11/09.
I took it at 10 a.m. (I've been up since 5:30 a.m.).
By 12 p.m. I noticed severe dry mouth so my green tea consumption has gone up today. I feel just a tad bit jittery, but not in my hands, more in my chest. But overall, I feel fine considering I've taken diet pills in the past and they're really messed me up. I can honestly say that it has curbed my appetite. Sitting at a desk all day, I usually snack. I haven't snacked at all today.
A brief history:
Four years ago when I hit 174 lbs, I said that was it. I was not going into a size 16. I worked out at the gym 5 days a week, watched what I ate and two years later, I had lost 40 lbs and 3 sizes. I was in a size 8, working my way into a size 6. Then I had a car accident and it herniated 5 discs in my back and I was unable to work out anymore. Two years later, all the weight is back. I have had to go through 2 rounds of epidural injections in my lower back (steriods), which have really blown me up and added 10 lbs to my weight, since Christmas.
Yesterday my doctor prescribed this pill and we'll see how it does, because I'm right back where I was 4 years ago....miserable.

[Swooti]

I use to be on diethypropion before switching to phen. The weight loss was rather slow but I did lose weight and lots of inches. I went down a dress size and was feeling quite well then I had a rollover car accident in which my entire right leg and lower right side of my back was injured. I couldn't work out anymore and I was in a lot of pain. I got depressed and put some of the weight back on. I have since been to physical therapy to strengthen my leg and back. It worked some but I was still having severe pain in my right leg with some pain in my lower back. I went to see a pain specialist and am currently getting injections in my leg and back. I feel better and hope to continue although I still feel some pain. So far I have been able to lose weight on phen and keep it off. Hopefully losing weight will take some pressure off of my leg and back.