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samanthajane · August 4th, 2007, 01:14 PM

I'm 15 and my doctor put me on phen about 3 months ago. At first it was great and I had no side effects or anything and I was taking it around 7 am before school each morning. Then last month I forgot a couple doses so the effect of it wasnt as strong but about 2 weeks ago I got back into the habit of taking them every day but usually i would take them around 1 pm b/c I don't have school since it's summer. And since i've been taking them everyday I havent gotten more than 11 hours of sleep in 5 days. (thats not healthy)...also it's not good because i'll be starting school this month and I really need my sleep if im going to get up at 6:30 each morning. I also read about common things the pill does to you... and i read depression. I'm not fond of that because I have mild depression as it is. And I saw that possible withdraw effects include skin disease??? After reading that I'm PETREFIED to ever be off of it. Yet the longer I stay on it, the worse the withdrawl, am I right? And I saw another withdrawl symptom was severe depression and mental illness. Bi-polarism runs in my family and I can't AFFORD to have severe depression, specially since I'm only about to turn 16 and am still going through highschool drama. But I cant just stop with the pill because I'm obese and nothing seems to work. I was a fat baby, todler, pre teen, and now teenager. I was never a thin child. I'm pissed off that my dr. didn't explain to me any of these side effects and now I feel like my life is ruined not getting better. And the less sleep I get, the more depressed and restless i get. What should I do? Is there anything I can do to fix this? Is it worth it?

lmball · August 4th, 2007, 01:26 PM

Are you on a tablet or capsule? If you are on a tablet try splitting it, half in the am and when you have to be in bed early the other half around 12 - 2. try over the counter 5 htp, 100mg before bed, it helps with the moods and fights off depression. The side effects don't happen to everyone and they have to list them all even if they only happened to 1 person.

raymoore · August 4th, 2007, 03:26 PM

You sound very upset - I think before you do anything you need to go to your parent and ask that they make an appointment for you to speak with your physician. I think a 15 year old should be closely monitored and only take advice from a physician.

samanthajane · August 5th, 2007, 07:59 AM

I'm taking the tablet. It's white with little blue dots on it. Yes.. I'm quite upset.. =[ I have to see my doctor once a month to get the pills prescribed to me again and make sure im losing weight and everything. I told my mom I refuse to take another one unless she gets me some sleep medication or something. She pretty much ignored me so I guess I'll mention it to my doctor this month when I see her. I like being au natural. My mom had some illness and they started her on medication...and it led to more medication and more and now she takes like 20 pills each day and I don't want to be like that, so I'm trying to find away around sleep medication by meditation and other things but nothing seems to let my mind and body rest.

sharose · August 7th, 2007, 08:48 AM

Samanthajane, I just started "phen" yesterday and i only got an hour and 1/2 sleep , I am not wired but a little worried that this is going to become a routine. You are not alone, however you are much younger then I am. I think it's a good idea for you to talk to your doctor. Good luck with sleep, I understand!

2getskinnysoon · August 7th, 2007, 08:55 AM

Samantha.. at the very least, call your doc's office today and tell them about your issues.

I do agree with Imball... take 1/2 a pill in the morning, about 9 and the other 1/2 in the afternoon about 1. This will spread out the effects, hopefully help your sleep improve and lengthen the time the dose works to keep hunger away.

Most importantly, call your docs office and let them know what is going on in your head so they can help you make the best decision. Taking a whole dose at 1p.m. is just probably too late in the day for you.

Good luck...

August 4th, 2007, 01:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
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sharose Silver Phenster Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 113 Lost Weight: 165.5...7-20-07 161.4 Current Weight: 167.3 Goal Weight: 145	Samanthajane, I just started "phen" yesterday and i only got an hour and 1/2 sleep , I am not wired but a little worried that this is going to become a routine. You are not alone, however you are much younger then I am. I think it's a good idea for you to talk to your doctor. Good luck with sleep, I understand! SW: 8-06-07 167.3 SIZE 12 CW: 8-29-07 160.0 (The Apple Detox ! ) DOWN 7 POUNDS! 10-11-07 152.6 11-06-07 148.6 1-16-08 143.6 2-7-08 140.3 NEW GOAL 130 mini GW-150 GW:145 BEFORE 7-27-07

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August 4th, 2007, 01:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
samanthajane Phen Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2 Lost Weight: 0lbs	I'm 15 and my doctor put me on phen about 3 months ago. At first it was great and I had no side effects or anything and I was taking it around 7 am before school each morning. Then last month I forgot a couple doses so the effect of it wasnt as strong but about 2 weeks ago I got back into the habit of taking them every day but usually i would take them around 1 pm b/c I don't have school since it's summer. And since i've been taking them everyday I havent gotten more than 11 hours of sleep in 5 days. (thats not healthy)...also it's not good because i'll be starting school this month and I really need my sleep if im going to get up at 6:30 each morning. I also read about common things the pill does to you... and i read depression. I'm not fond of that because I have mild depression as it is. And I saw that possible withdraw effects include skin disease??? After reading that I'm PETREFIED to ever be off of it. Yet the longer I stay on it, the worse the withdrawl, am I right? And I saw another withdrawl symptom was severe depression and mental illness. Bi-polarism runs in my family and I can't AFFORD to have severe depression, specially since I'm only about to turn 16 and am still going through highschool drama. But I cant just stop with the pill because I'm obese and nothing seems to work. I was a fat baby, todler, pre teen, and now teenager. I was never a thin child. I'm pissed off that my dr. didn't explain to me any of these side effects and now I feel like my life is ruined not getting better. And the less sleep I get, the more depressed and restless i get. What should I do? Is there anything I can do to fix this? Is it worth it?

August 4th, 2007, 03:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
raymoore Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 12 Lost Weight: 0lbs	You sound very upset - I think before you do anything you need to go to your parent and ask that they make an appointment for you to speak with your physician. I think a 15 year old should be closely monitored and only take advice from a physician.

August 5th, 2007, 07:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
samanthajane Phen Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2 Lost Weight: 0lbs	I'm taking the tablet. It's white with little blue dots on it. Yes.. I'm quite upset.. =[ I have to see my doctor once a month to get the pills prescribed to me again and make sure im losing weight and everything. I told my mom I refuse to take another one unless she gets me some sleep medication or something. She pretty much ignored me so I guess I'll mention it to my doctor this month when I see her. I like being au natural. My mom had some illness and they started her on medication...and it led to more medication and more and now she takes like 20 pills each day and I don't want to be like that, so I'm trying to find away around sleep medication by meditation and other things but nothing seems to let my mind and body rest.

August 7th, 2007, 08:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
2getskinnysoon Gold Phenster Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 530 Lost Weight: 25 since 5/07 Current Weight: 141 --1/31 Goal Weight: 130	Samantha.. at the very least, call your doc's office today and tell them about your issues. I do agree with Imball... take 1/2 a pill in the morning, about 9 and the other 1/2 in the afternoon about 1. This will spread out the effects, hopefully help your sleep improve and lengthen the time the dose works to keep hunger away. Most importantly, call your docs office and let them know what is going on in your head so they can help you make the best decision. Taking a whole dose at 1p.m. is just probably too late in the day for you. Good luck...