Help~feeling yucky!

[bjbragg]

Hey everyone! I'm new to this forum. My doctor prescribed phentermine for me exactly a week ago - 15 mg 2/day. I started out taking the prescribed dose, but found myself not sleeping. Then, this past Thursday, have reduced the dosage to one around mid-morning (since my worst time of day to eat are lunch and afternoon snacking). That has seemed to help the insomnia, BUT I am having headaches and am really tired and irritiable. . . Is this something that will get better as I go along? I was hoping that since I've only been on Phen for 7 days that my body is still trying to tolerate it and adjusting. If anyone can give me some advice out there, I would really appreciate it. Do I need to stick with it??? Or, stop???? I really appreciate anyone's advice...THANKS!

[Mommy2Belle]

headaches are a side effect sadly most of us drink more water and it will eliminate the headaches i also take tylenol depending how bad it is. as for being irritable that is one also. It normally wears off once you are on phen for a little bit. You may still have your moments. I defiently say stick with it. I dont know anyone on Phen that hasnt had atleast one of those side effects. But in the end its all about what you can handle. Good luck.

[bjbragg]

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I am now on day 10 and seem to be feeling a little better. I'm still just doing the 1 15 mg per day right now, which seems to be managing my appetite. I read a post of another lady who has issues with irritability and she just recognizes that and trys to improve on it. I'm trying that - my family certainly doesn't need to suffer! HA! It seems to be better than it was 2 days ago.

Anyway, thanks for the encouragement - I'm just a chugging along. . . =)