Does Phen make you more focused?

**energyunplugged** · April 4th, 2008, 03:50 PM

I've never been diagnosed with ADHD or ADD, though I have always found myself having to do a bunch of things at one time. Somedays I'm really scattered, and I have wondered if I shoud ask a doctor about this.

Since I've been on Phen, though, I've been laser focused and my efficiency at work and at home has improved a lot.

Anyone else have this side effect?

**Band Mamma** · April 5th, 2008, 12:55 AM

Some people do find this to be true for them. Not me, but some people.

**C1gravel** · April 5th, 2008, 01:23 AM

yes...i think i am better at work now and getting more done. i am taking more time with things and not rushing

**craftymomma** · April 5th, 2008, 01:51 AM

Hmm..I think I am more SCATTER-BRAINED now since Phen...

**MommaCarr** · April 5th, 2008, 01:47 PM

I have to agree with Crafty! I forget everything now!!! I do remember the first few days I was sharp as a whip though!

**mom2jands** · April 17th, 2008, 04:45 PM

No, I am the complete opposite! I am so scatterbrained and forgetful since being on the phen. I can't remember anything!

**allylynn** · September 14th, 2008, 01:49 AM

I'm ADHD and the Adderall kicked up my GERD so much I had to stop taking it. When my doctor suggested Phen I had no idea that it was so similar to amphetimeines. I have found that the Phen works longer for focus than a low dosage Adderall and doesn't kick up my GERD. However the focus is improved on Phen but not as good as when I'm on Adderall. So I use my memory and focus tools and it makes up for the gap. I'm hopeful that when I'm done with the Phen after losing all my weight that my GERD will be hardly an issue and I'll be able to take Adderall again when Phen is no longer needed. Only time will tell.

**BlondeLifeSizeBarbie** · September 15th, 2008, 01:58 AM

whatt is GERD?

**meebug** · September 15th, 2008, 05:22 PM

I don't know exactly what it stands for but is reflux. And not fun!

**allylynn** · September 21st, 2008, 01:45 AM

GERD stands for Gastro Esphagael Reflux Disease *may have couple misspells*.

**Laurabrown12** · January 28th, 2009, 02:05 PM

I find myself def. more focused on phen. At work I am more awake and able to do more. However I find that as it wears down in the afternoon (around 4pm) I tend to feel really irritable

**CenaHome** · February 26th, 2009, 12:51 PM

When I was prescribed phen, my doctor said that it was essentially a type of stimulant similar to those used to treat ADD. So, if you do have ADD, this should help! About wearing down in the afternoon, OK...now I am concerned about that! My daughters meds had to be changed because of her breakdowns in the afternoon/early evening. They were more of a manic reaction and she leveled off within an hour. Should I be expecting the same?

**tewininlyfe** · March 7th, 2009, 08:53 AM

I work as a Data Entry Operator and we get paid per key stroke, so the faster we type the more money we make. On our applications i usually type anywhere between 12,000 to 17,000ksph and get 115% to 120%. Since i started this pill (which was last week) i typed between 17,000 and 20,000ksph with 136% and thats the best ive done in 3years. My boss even acknowledged it, which was a good compliment. I also noticed these past couple weeks im more focused in general and i have the motivation to do it.

**ayanna1988** · May 16th, 2009, 03:19 AM

YES YES YES I'm a college student and we just recently had finals... I also work a full time job in the evenings 3pm-11pm and I studied only a minimal amount... and boy when I tell you I got to those tests( I took two) I felt like I didnt know a d*** thing... I actually told my teachers that I thought I failed... well, when I saw the results online... I made a 91 and a 96 on the tests... I was like WTF?? So, yes, it does... idk how, but IT DOES!!!

**LOLA'S A VIRGO 72** · May 16th, 2009, 04:04 AM

too weird, I have been taking my pills intermittently and idk if its coincidence or what , but it seems like the days i don't take them, i am very scatter brained at work???? ive been having this kinda dazed or in fog feeling??? idk I'm gonna have to ask my Dr????

**fabandforty** · May 16th, 2009, 09:51 AM

I have never been more focused! Instead of starting project after project and not getting them 100% completed like before Phen, I actually start a chore, like doing it, and finish it! Sometimes though, if I take two whole ones in a 24-hour period, I may experience an occassional "brain fog" or can't remember a simple word when communicating. But I used to do that anyway before the Phen. I think that is because I have so much going on at one time!

**wannabethn** · May 16th, 2009, 10:57 AM

When I first took Phen several years ago and I worked I was very very focused and got alot done. Unfortunatly now that I am a SAHM I am complete opposite

**lotusflower2000** · May 31st, 2009, 07:44 PM

I am more focused also.

**DulceBebe** · July 24th, 2009, 08:35 AM

Wow this is crazy. Hmm. My doctor told me I had ADHD a while back..when I was 15 I believe...and I have been on everything. IDK what my prob is personally..I suffer from Depression/Anxiety/ADHD...but the depression went away when I took paxil..however, I got HUGE on it. So I stopped..and I really haven't had too much depression...I took phen and I was just SOOO depressed..I can't take it for more than a week. I am going to try it for the third time..but I don't have my hopes up or anything. I really don't feel it helped me to concentrate. Ugh..I have bad side effects to everything..it feels like at least. I am SOOO lifeless on phen...I have no energy..it takes me from 10 to 1...