Has anybody had this side effect? - Phentermine.com

savsmom · November 15th, 2001, 08:29 AM

Hi, I'm kind of new to this board here. I've been on adipex for about 3 weeks now; I take 1/2 pill in the am and the other 1/2 around 3pm. I've been on and off adipex for the last 3 years, and can't recall ever having this side effect: Constipation!

I'm sorry to be so gross, but before adipex, I used to be like clockwork. Now, after 3 weeks of taking adipex, this past week I haven't had a bm for 4 days!! What's up with this? Do I need to start taking a laxative? I've been eating and drinking like I'm supposed to, but haven't had to go!

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Desi

CindyLR70 · November 15th, 2001, 08:36 AM

I personally havent had this problem, but it is listed as a side affect untill your body gets use to the medicine. Also, some people who do low-carb(me) have this problem-but it never has effected me this way-I go all the time! LOL anyway-just hang in there-keep drinking the water-and eventually"this too shall pass" (sorry-had to) Cindy

LauraG · November 15th, 2001, 08:40 AM

Desi -

It just so happens that I talked to my doctor about this yesterday. She recommended taking Metamucil daily. I only have a mild case, though, so I'm not sure it would work in more severe cases.

Good luck!

- Laura

marian · November 15th, 2001, 09:05 AM

I had a problem before phentermine! Oatmeal did the trick for me then and NOW!!!

LauraG · November 15th, 2001, 09:13 AM

Hey, I like oatmeal! Sounds much better than the Metamucil. Maybe I'll try that instead.

Thanks, Marian!

nal · November 15th, 2001, 11:06 AM

OR - try two Fibercon tablets each day. Much easier to take than Metamucil. Costco has a generic that's good, and cheaper.

November 15th, 2001, 08:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
CindyLR70 Platinum Phenster Join Date: May 2001 Location: Jamestown ohio USA Posts: 1,684 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: ? Goal Weight: 150	I personally havent had this problem, but it is listed as a side affect untill your body gets use to the medicine. Also, some people who do low-carb(me) have this problem-but it never has effected me this way-I go all the time! LOL anyway-just hang in there-keep drinking the water-and eventually"this too shall pass" (sorry-had to) Cindy 5-5 1/2, 199lbs. started challenge March 12.

November 15th, 2001, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
LauraG Silver Phenster Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Down South Posts: 189 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 221 Goal Weight: 144 ?	Desi - It just so happens that I talked to my doctor about this yesterday. She recommended taking Metamucil daily. I only have a mild case, though, so I'm not sure it would work in more severe cases. Good luck! - Laura -- Laura

November 15th, 2001, 09:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
LauraG Silver Phenster Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Down South Posts: 189 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 221 Goal Weight: 144 ?	Hey, I like oatmeal! Sounds much better than the Metamucil. Maybe I'll try that instead. Thanks, Marian! -- Laura

November 15th, 2001, 11:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
nal Diamond Phenster Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle area Posts: 4,898 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: afraid to look Goal Weight: 160	OR - try two Fibercon tablets each day. Much easier to take than Metamucil. Costco has a generic that's good, and cheaper. Are We Cruisin' Yet?

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November 15th, 2001, 08:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
savsmom Phen Newbie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2 Lost Weight: none yet Current Weight: 168 Goal Weight: 150	Hi, I'm kind of new to this board here. I've been on adipex for about 3 weeks now; I take 1/2 pill in the am and the other 1/2 around 3pm. I've been on and off adipex for the last 3 years, and can't recall ever having this side effect: Constipation! I'm sorry to be so gross, but before adipex, I used to be like clockwork. Now, after 3 weeks of taking adipex, this past week I haven't had a bm for 4 days!! What's up with this? Do I need to start taking a laxative? I've been eating and drinking like I'm supposed to, but haven't had to go! Any suggestions? Thanks, Desi

November 15th, 2001, 09:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
marian Gold Phenster Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: massachusetts Posts: 754 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 172	I had a problem before phentermine! Oatmeal did the trick for me then and NOW!!!