Confused about Phen

**agammel** · April 22nd, 2009, 03:50 PM

Hi! I started taking Phentermine 5 days ago. The first two days I took half of a half and the last 3 days I have taken a half of pill. IM STILL HUNGRY! I dont understand why I am still hungry. Several people have told me that they have to make themselves eat. Also, I yawn alot...I did not do that until I started taking the med. Just wondering if this is normal. Does it take time for the meds to suppress your appetite? I am on the Atkins diet and have been for about 1 month. Im really excited about this whole life changing drug.....but wonder if its going to work for me?!?!?! I would really appreciate any help!!!
Thanks!
Adira

**tarabrooke** · April 22nd, 2009, 04:02 PM

Why are you just taking a half tablet? Maybe if you took 1 whole tablet, you wouldnt be hungry. I know if I only took half I would be putting food in my mouth all day. LOL

**agammel** · April 22nd, 2009, 09:53 PM

I started by taking half of a half and then moved up to half. I am a little scared to take a whole one because I have heard from other people that it kept them up for several days. I am trying to get the courage to take a whole pill. My doctor actually told me to start out with half.

**Uplifted1** · April 30th, 2009, 06:41 PM

Start off with half and then after seven days increase it to a whole pill, if you haven't done so already!
Good luck!

**ArmyNGWife** · May 2nd, 2009, 12:13 PM

Today is my 5th day taking it.. I take a whole pill at 7am every morning.. I haven't experienced sleep loss yet.. The only side effect I have is dry mouth... Not sure if it is totally because of phen, because I am constatly thirsty anyways... So far my scales say I lost 4 pounds... I just think my scales are making fun of me... lol

I used to be hungry all the time and ate TONS of sweets and drank almost a whole carton of regular cokes.. I am also taking chromium picolinate and haven't wanted any sweets....