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Phentermine

by 2fat4me, Jan 11, 2007 12:00AM
I just got a prescription to start taking Phentermine.  Can anyone give me some feed back on this pill?  What kind of results have you had, how did you take it and how much, did you change your eatting habits?  

Also I heard this makes you have bad mood swings, has anyone had any problems with it?
Member Comments (18)

by mihapiha, Jan 15, 2007 12:00AM
I just started taking phentermine 2 weeks ago and have lost 8 pounds(132 right now) 5'2". My goal is to get back to 115-110 which is a healthy weight for my height. I had a tummy tuck last year along with a boob job. I am now a 32DD and wear a 5 jeans in juniors. Gosh I feel better than ever about myself and finally getting those last pounds off! This stuff really works.

I purchased my phertermine online at us-pills.com you will use there online doctor not a local and you don't have to provide your doctors name either for contact. Your BMI just has to be 25 or over. My BMI was 25 and I got mine no problem.Just answer the questions and if they have problems filling they will contact you.

Good luck to all of us!

by sportsmom9, Jan 15, 2007 12:00AM
I also took the 35 mg of adipex as prescribed by my dr.  She was great. I do weight watchers as well, but I wasn't losing anymore.  She said that this could help boost my metab., and it did.  I took it for 12 weeks, too, as the post above said.  My goal is 150, and it took off 31 lbs. +/- along with serious changes in eating.  I even found a diet margarita for the weekends.  LOL....  It really did help, and now I'm struggling b/c I'm so close to my goal, but last week I gained 1 lb.  My dr. told me that the first 3 weeks off, I should up my exercise to 5 days a week for 30-45 min., but I've had some difficulty getting it all in with being a sports mom and all.  I did get in 3 days of 45 min. rigorous, but the other 2 are just not happening yet.  I am getting worried, but I need to focus on eating to live, not living to eat.  My dad's heart dr. told him that, and I'll never forget it.

by 2fat4me, Jan 16, 2007 12:00AM
Im taking the phentermine and doing the low carb diet.  Has anyone tried this?  I hate to exercise.  I have a 9 month old and a 5 year old, they keep me pretty busy, so I dont have much time to exercise and when Im not running after them I want to relax or Im cooking diner or doing chores.  I have been taking them for 1 week and i have not lost yet. Any feed back would be appreciated.

by MaceyChick, Jan 30, 2007 12:00AM
Phentermine gives me extra energy to keep going for the most part. Some days when I take it, I am still hungry, and I can eat. some days I dont want to eat at all. I dont always take it everyday, sometimes I skip a day because it can be too strong for me. (I can wake up the next day and still feel it in my system.) Overall, I like the "pick me up" and it keeps me in control of what and when I eat for sure. As far as mood swings, YES! It can really put me in a mood. I think that is why the warnings say not to take it if you may suffer from depression, etc. It can really get me on an emotional roller coaster, IF I LET IT. Overall, it is very effective for weight loss and appetite control. The only thing I found is that it's somewhat addictive. Good luck finding what works for you.

by MaceyChick, Jan 30, 2007 12:00AM
Oh and I am doing the south beach diet, it really works well. I bought the book " the south beach diet" written by dr agaston and it gives you all the recipes to follow with explanations to why and what the new food choices are doing to help your body lose weight and stay healthy. It really really works. I lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks. I need the phentermine because I also have kids, and its so hard for me to resist certain foods when I am cooking for them, and the snacks that they eat. I try to give my kids heathly foods also, but I am sure you know what I mean with all the goodies that kids want and love!

by Amy5683, Feb 22, 2007 12:00AM
To: MaceyChick
Where did u get ure phentermine from?

by Determined!, Aug 01, 2007 10:05AM
To: All
I have been on Phentermine for one month and I have lost 21 lbs. My doctor gave me another 30 days and I hope to have the same results.  This pill takes your tiredness away and makes you want to move around.  Of COURSE my food has changed as well...I eat low calorie cereals with fruit for breakfast...veggies and fruits for snacks and just try to maintain a "healthy" lifestyle..  I LOVE BREAD and CHOCOLATE..BIG TIME...and I find if I have to indulge..I eat a Weight Watcher Zinger...80 calories.   Once someone says..."you losing weight"?..Thats ALL the motivation you need!!  After a week of the pills...I started walking 3 times a week...one mile...then 2 now I am up to 5.  You will see a dramatic difference with exercise...not killing yourself with running...basic walking! However doing alot of research..I found that the first 30 minutes of exercise burns of "sugar" in your system...the rest of the time fat is burned. I have also found that having a day to eat without counting calories is ok....your body needs a little "change" to keep it guessing!!!  Good LUCk!!

by Determined!, Aug 01, 2007 10:23AM
To: all
The Pharmacist where I get my scripts from is also on this.she has lost 60lbs ..I asked her about getting it online. Maybe its because its what she "has" to say...but she said that most of the time the things you get online without a Dr. prescription are usually not the real deal.  You probably should have your blood tested and a Dr. supervision with this.  Thats only my opinion...GOOD LUCK!

by VG1212, Aug 01, 2007 03:40PM
can you mix Phentermine & Xenical ????

by Amber4383, Aug 01, 2007 08:47PM
To: All
My dr. put me on Phentermine last Thursday, and i have already lost 5.5 lbs!! Before i tried everything to lose the weight, and nothing even budged it. With a new diet, and no more pop, along with ALOT of water, i think i'm off to a pretty good start!!

by Determined!, Aug 02, 2007 10:10AM
To: all
I am not sure if you can mix Xenical and Phenetrmine ...I do know that when I took Xenical there was a warning of one drug you should not take...I would call a Pharmacist.......they will tell you...You shouldnt need Xenical if you are taking Phenetrmine.......they work wonders!

by moongoddess708, Sep 04, 2007 06:21PM
To: all
I just started taking phentermine today. After having a baby 2 months  ago I find myself 40 pounds over weight and too tired from no sleep to exercise.  Hopefully this will help Im tired of wearing elastic waist pants nothing else fits.

by ninnyloulou@hotmail.com, Sep 05, 2007 06:38PM
To: moongoddess
What am I doing wrong I have taking phenetrmine over a month and have gained 10 lbs.I am going to a dr. this week to start shots.

by txwoman34, Sep 06, 2007 06:05AM
To: Phentermine
if i could go back and never take phentermine i would have never touched it. i got the med through my doctor. i started noticing a probem with my eye sight and have been diagnosed with an eye diseas and would have eventually caused me problems. the symptoms where not gradual from the eye disease. one day my eye sight was fine the next day it is not. i feel that the med caused my eye disease to speed up and hope to find out soon if that is the case. when i went to my doctor my bp was 154 over 108. i have never had problems with my bp and now i do. the advice is to be under doctors care while taking this med.

by mikewo813, Oct 15, 2007 08:50AM
To: all
well im very pleased with Phentremine i purchased a 2 month supply online and i have lost 24 lbs so far. i went to aslimmerwaist.com

by Christine0576, Oct 15, 2007 12:05PM
To: mikewo813
How much was the 2 month supply and how long ago did you buy them?  Must have a been a while since you already lost 24 pds

by kate400, Dec 04, 2007 03:54PM
I have found some great pharmacies to order phentermine withou prior prescription. Check them out:

Pure Phentermine
http://www.licensed-meds.com/b_phentermine.php?aid=via&tid=1

Generic Phentermine but with e-check payment only
http://www.controlledpills.com/prices.php?aff_id=6562&sub=343

Phentrimine ( not Phentermine) From Official Medicines US
http://www.officialmedicines.us/item.php?group_id=59&id=3259

Herbal Phentermine From Canada
http://www.canadianmeds4world.com/item.php?id=700

by Desperate_to_lose, Dec 05, 2007 02:04PM
To: All
Online pharmacies are tricky now b/c the FDA is becoming stricker and stricker with what it allows pharmacies to dispense and ship into the U.S.
Do not order from overseas pharmacies. Only trust U.S. ph