Am I Ever Going to Sleep Again?

[bundybeads]

Yesterday was my first day on Phen, and it was a joy to not be hungry, be satisfied with a mere fraction of what I normally eat, know that my tummy was rumbly without being a slave to its noise, and have energy without having to eat a ton of sugar. Wahoo!

BUT!!

I don't think that I even slept four hours last night. I saw some posts about 5-HTP helping in that area, so I ordered a month's supply to see if it helps. I took the 30mg Phen cap (yellow) at 4:30am yesterday, and I'm still gritting my teeth a bit 24 hours later. Blood pressure is fine, no palpitations, anxiety, etc., but I think that I've turned into a bat. ???

[brismommy]

It gets better after the first few days. At least it did in my case. I just started taking Phen last Wednesday and had trouble sleeping the first few nights. I'm sleeping fine now so it seems to have just been the intial kick of the Phen getting into my system and my body getting use to it. I did read that the 5-HTP helps though if you keep having a problem. I'm going to look into getting some myself.

[HuntersMom]

I'm still having trouble sleeping after a month on phen. It has gotten better from the first week-I'm sensitive to meds in general. My son takes a Melatonin supplement to help him sleep, he has AD/HD and lots of trouble settling down to sleep!I'm thinking about trying it. You may want to ask about trying that too, its an OTC supplement found in the vitamin section. From what I've learned (in my son's case) its safe, but I would check with your Dr just in case!

[nynavae]

I have taken melatonin to help me sleep before, including one night while on phen with no issues at all. It really does seem to relax me and help me stay asleep the entire night without any grogginess after 6 hrs or more of sleep. It doesn't take much at all to do it either. Unlike sleeping pills that are synthetic, it is non-habit forming.

[sunshine9942]

I only took half yesterday (my first day) and I slept like a baby. Maybe you should try half if the sleeping problems keep occurring. They worked as effectively for me and I had expected with just the half.

[bundybeads]

Thank you for the responses. I appreciate them very much. I'm thinking that I was a poo-poo head for not ordering the tablets, which I could split. I bought the caps instead. I'll hang in there for a few more days. take the 5-HTP when it shows up, and hope for the bat...er, best.

[mcwilcut]

I had the same problem the first week. I used/use Tylenol Pm. It helps get me a few more hours of sleep.

[bundybeads]

I took the 5-HTP about 4:30 pm, on an empty stomach, and I'm calming down and feeling sleepy. I am so glad to have this forum. I've told no one that I'm on Phen, because I've failed every time I've tried to get my weight and eating under control. I'm thankful for each and every one of you who responded.

[momapoe]

Newbie here ....

Yesterday was my second day on Phen, and truthfully I'm doubting if I should take it today.

I have only gotten 3 hours TOTAL in the past 2 nights. I'm feeling rough at the moment and I'm not sure what to do.

Should I not take it today and see if I can sleep? Perhaps take a Benadryl?

But I've read others say that after the first couple of days they are able to sleep better at night. If I decide not to take it today, when I do start back on Phen will it start this cycle all over again?

I'm lost.

[bundybeads]

I spent almost a week on this forum, reading people's experiences when they first started out on Phen, before starting on the medication myself. Like I said, I took 100 mg. of 5-HTP at 4:30pm yesterday, and slept from 9pm to 4am today. I feel human again. This is only my third day, and am not qualified to answer for anyone but myself. Why don't you put your experience and question on the forum under "Experiences with Phen" for some advice from people who have been on it longer? Based on other people's postings, I would ask if you are under a doctor's care. If so, ask him or her. What type and dosage of Phen do you take? One person told me to half the dose if I was taking Phen in tablet form. I'm sticking with the 5-HTP, which is available at any health food store. I take the "Jarrow" brand, 100mg capsules. Good luck. I understand sleep deprivation. It's a bear.

[youcandoit]

moma,
ive been on phen a while. i can tell you that if you are feeling real groggy and dont feel like taking it, then dont. it takes some days to get out of your system. some people take it mon-fri and not on the weekends. it keeps you from getting immune and from not becoming dependant on it. i became dependant the first time i took it, and i would get sleepy when i didnt take it. i would be sooooo tired. now i take breaks esp during TOM. i dont do it at all during TOM and right before. i had to stop cause i got preggo but had a miscarraige. now i try to break after i ovulate just in case. im so scared to take anymore chances.

now the 5-htp is the bomb. i get mine from walmart and i take it at night. im on the 30mg which helped me lose lots of weight and i maintained it as well.

keep up the good work.

rebecca

[Deanna150]

wait.. so where not suppose to take it during TOM?