[JonnaR]

Hi everyone! So here goes........ I started taking phen. 15mg today. Took it at 9:00 am. and I have been tired and hungry ALL day. My doc. put me on a 1200 diet and exercise program also. I was so excited about the extra energy and lower appetite I was going to have. WHAT HAPPENED? So here are my questions.... What is the best time to take my pill? Does it maybe take a few days to kick in? Do I maybe need a higher dose? Do I eat something when I take it? (I did this morning) I am soooo confused! LOL I need help! Anyway, all the info I can get the better. And a BIG THANK YOU to all of you who have givin me the inspiration and motivation to do this!! MUAH!!!

[Radine]

hey dont get discouraged, hang in there! my phen is 37 mg, maybe you do need a higher dosage, ask you doc. i felt tired and hungry when my first (two months actually) the phen was a yellow 37 mg capsule, i did lose weight but it didnt stop my hunger, i did have dry mouth tho. this last weigh in at the md, his nurse recommended that i change from a local pharmacy to safeway pharmacy because their 37 mg capsule is the blue/white capsule, now THAT made a difference, everything i have read says there is not difference but it did for me. as for the best time my md said morning around 8 or so GOOD LUCK and dont give up hope, you just need to fine tune it :}

[lose4river]

So here's what I have found out in my research of phen...mostly on Dr. Anchors website. It is best to start on 15 mg and then work up, but if you are still hungry......Are you drinking a lot of water? Are you taking on an empty stomach? A side effect of being ADD is being tired while on phen. So, with that info being given I would say, either you are ADD, you are not eating enough, you are not drinking enough water. If none of these are the case, then ask your doc about a higher dosage. Good luck and hang in there!!

[Angelia Gibson]

hang in there girl you are doing good, are you taking your pill before you exer? I noticed when i take my pill before exer, afterwards i feel worn out, but as long as i move i feel energetic, but when i stop, i get tired. i feel pretty tired all day after that, does anyone out there have any suggestions.