Question about Hypothyroidism and Phen!

[RoxanneB99]

Hey everyone! I am thinking of asking my doctor to prescribe Phentermine because for some reason my appetite has gone through the roof and I know that it is the reason for my weight gain. The only problem is that I also suffer from hypothyroidism and I'm afraid he's going to tell me that I can't take Phen because of it. Does anyone else on here that already takes Phen have an underactive thyroid? LEt me know!

Thanks!!! )

[dumbfox]

I don't suffer from any thyroid problems, but I found this post from last year discussing it.

http://www.phentermine.com/forums/ul...opic/32/3.html

You can always contact your pharmacist and ask them about drug interactions. I've found that they are usually more knowledgable about that than a doctor. They would probably be able to tell you if phen would have any effect on the thyroid.

Good luck and keep us updated!

[RoxanneB99]

Thank you so much!!!! The previous posts were really helpful! Now, hopefully when I go to the doctor's next week he will agree and put me on the meds!

Thanks Again!

[babydoll2]

I have low thyroid and take phen.

[RoxanneB99]

Babydoll, did your doctor give you a hard time about prescribing the phen? I'm worried that my doctor won't go for it - but I'm getting married in 9 months and really need to drop some weight!!!!

[RoxanneB99]

oh well! i talked to my doctor and he said that he won't prescribe Phentermine for me. He's telling me that there are no safe medications or drugs that will reduce my appetite.

[dumbfox]

Here's an article you might be interested in reading: http://www.acponline.org/journals/ne...02/obesity.htm

If you really would like to try phentermine, get a second opinion from a doctor that specializes in weight loss.