[invisigirl2325]

I started taking phentermine last april, eventually working up to 30mg. a day. After about 4 months my weight loss basically just stopped and in december my doctor decided to take me off of it for a month and try something else to give my body a break. Unfortunately I didn't tolerate the new meds (bontril) so he switched me back to phentermine again this month. The first time I took I barely had side effects. But I just started it up 1 week ago and this time I feel horrible. I'm shaky, I have headaches all day long, i'm exhausted because my sleep is affected, and as of yesterday my chest started hurting. Its more in the middle of my chest and it just feels tight like when you have a really dry cough, except i'm not coughing and my breathing isn't affected. He put me right back on the 30mg pills instead of starting out gradually again so i'm wondering if this is why the side effects are so strong or if I should be worried about the chest pain?

I know it seems like I don't have a question here lol But i'm wondering if any of you have started it again after taking a break and experienced new side effects, and if so how long it took until they went away? It isn't even helping with my hunger so right now i'm not feeling too optimistic about it. I don't want to panic and run right back to my doctor after only 2 days of the chest discomfort, but I know it is listed as one of the more severe side effects so I don't want to let it go too long. Have any of you split the pills yourself to take a half a dose? Mine are the capsuls with the medicine inside so i'm aware that this won't be an exact measurement but maybe my body is just shocked at having such a high dose all at once. Any advice would be appreciated, and i'm sorry this turned into such a long post!! Thanks for taking the time to read it!

[precious 33]

iNVISIGIRL2325, yes I have taken Phen before and I lost 34lbs. but got pregnant. so I had to stop for a long while,and like you I just started back last week. No I have not had any major side effects just a little constipation,and a lot of dry mouth. But it is the same as before. I don't be hungry after taking them. When I used to take them yes I would sometimes split them in half. and that worked just fine also. Did you have the capsule before? If not then maybe you need to tell your dr. to put you on those. I have never taken the capsule. I have a friend that oredered some off the internet and she got capsules, I will ask her how she is doing with those. Are you eating correctly? That may have lot to do with it to. If you are heving chest pains I would tell the dr. so he can let you know what that might be. Like you say don't wait to long. I wish you good luck on your journey. I aslo hopr that you will get to feeling better real soon..

[bsinglekd41]

I have been on it for 3 weeks..I have lost 13 pounds...I had a cheat day yesterday...I gained 2 pounds from one hamburger...Is this normal.......When I reach my goal will I have to stay on this little pill or risk gaining all the weight back.........

[NMTD]

Depending on your typical calorie intake with Phentermine, you could expect some weight gain as with Phentermine, its basically blocking your brain from knowing your hungry... so it is possible that your unknowingly starving yourself if you dont ensure your getting a minimum of at least 1200 calories a day (some people go as low as 1000 but I honestly would not recommend that as its not healthy).

Also ensure your balancing out your carbs, veggies, fruit, meat, dairy - you know the deal! ;o)

-> Getting your medications off of the internet, as a Pharmaceutical student I cannot recommend that. I would take caution with that.

And LOL (Im so opinionated today apparently) Do not break capsules in half. If you believe you require half a pill, request the tablet form from your doctor. You cannot accurately separate a capsule - those are not meant to be separated at all anyhow. The tablet there is a line in the middle that allows for easy breaking or cutting with a pill cutter and then you will receive a more accurate dosing when taking a half of a pill.

Hope that helps, and best of luck!!!