Phentermine is the most commonly prescribed weight loss medication in the United States. The typical dosage ranges from 8mg to 37.5mg per day.
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It changed my whole life. I started weighing 250lbs I could not even breath well. Started to take phentermine and after two months I was 20 pounds less and everything changed. Could not be more grateful. Now I am in my last month. Almost a year later Im 100 lbs less and very happy with the results.
I had so many side effects, from dry mouth to insomnia and constipation. First week was fabulous I lost 7 pounds.then I find myself in a weight loss plateau. I started to count my calories, carbs everything but the stall was not moving at all. By the third week I was exercising doing cardio and running with my bff and I was sure I had would've finally started losing again... turns out I didnt. I ended up losing only 10 pounds. Until my doctor prescribed me the real stuff (Adipex) and everything just got better.
Have taken Phentermine on and off during my life. they'll tell you they're all the same, but they're not. I do fine with the beads in the blue-and-clear capsules and feel lousy, as describe above, with powder in capsules. Have to call the pharm to ask which generic they carry and go there. they'll tell you they're all alike and act like you're stupid, but ---- That type also goes under the brand name Fastin, by Eon labs. There's an okay, but kinda weaker generic version that is stamped K-28 instead of Eon. That's all I could find this time, but they don't make me sick like the powder. Next time I'll have the doc write "Fastin" on the script, as the pharmacists aren't real bright with this category of drugs. Also, a lot of doctors (if you're rural, there's no "weight loss clinic") won't prescribe them. Started calling ahead to find out. One time a nurse was all "Oh, we don't give out DIET PILLS," like I was asking for heroin. Geesh! Latest round, at 190, over 2 yrs, lost 45 lbs..., to 145, settling in at 148, taking 3-6 months off once. Ate what I wanted, just wanted less. Wt. Loss slow after start, but steady. Think that's why I finally kept it off a year (keto whenever 5 lbs over, and lost it.) After a year,tho', gained 10 (155) and went back to Dr. He gave me script again- this time I'd like to lose the 10 to 145 again AND another 10 for a total of 50 over 2 1/2 yrs (135). But I'll be okay if I just lose the 10 and 5 more - 140 and settle at 140-145.. PS. Online pills with similar names are just OTC stuff - not proven, researched wt. loss stuff and dont' work for anyone. they're pretty much a scam. The sellers almost use the same spelling, to try to trick you.Read moreRead less
Its always been really hard for me to diet even though I want to. I think about food constantly and it only gets worse when I don't eat enough. If I don't eat a big meal then I don't feel full and feel bad all day, but when I do eat all that I feel bad too. People think I don't want to lose the weight, but I really do. I lost my job at the beginning of the summer and started gaining weight faster than ever so when I went to my doctor she suggested phentermine. I can finally walk into the kitchen and not eat a whole bag of chips, or sit down at dinner and not go for seconds. I have a dry mouth, but drinking lots of waters good for me anyway. I've only been on phen for a week and I've already lost 8 pounds! I finally feel like there's hope.
I took phentermine for 90 days about 2-3 years ago and lost 48 pounds. I only remember any side effects for the first week or two... and even there, nothing bad. Mostly felt great and lost a lot of weight! So, after I gained some weight back I was excited to ask my doctor for more phen. I was just prescribed this again and filled my prescription right away. I am on my 3rd day and have already lost 4lbs (yay) but I feel TERRIBLE. I'm sluggish, nauseous, keep getting hot flashes... and my mind won't stop racing. I know this stuff is strong in the beginning, but I havent been able to eat anything with a smell to it. I think this AM is going to be my last dose. I've never felt worse in my whole life.
I start out taking 37.5 mg for six month and lost weight fast. Then my Doctor put me on 30 mg . I was at 429 last years in July when started as of right now I am at 364. My goal is to be 285 or better. If feel better now after losing 65 lbs so far. Always ate well because I am type 2 diabetic the problem i have is exercise because of no balance I am losing feeling in feet and legs so I have to fine other ways to exercise but I will.
First month, I lost 12 pounds and lost 4" on my hips and waist. My clothes are definitely more loose and I'm not spilling over my jeans anymore. Side effects for me included dry mouth and itchy scalp. My co-workers joke that I intently stare at them when engaged in a convo. I still have 30 pounds to go. It helps to drink a ton of water. I had to add that flavored squirt stuff because I usually don't like to drink it.
