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Phentermine

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?
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thank you, this was very informative.
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I took Phentermine and it really didn't do anything for me.  I finally found an all natural product that works.  I lost 8 lbs in 8 days without exercise.  Although I will start to incorporate exercise.  No more drugs for me!!  
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My Dr prescribe me Adipex and Synthroid, I used to take Synthroid but stopped.  I have started taking the synthroid, but I'm scared to take the diet pill, worried about my heart.  Have you noticed anything weird going on with your heart?  Thanks.
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have you ever had your thyroid checked?  this happened to me too and found out i have hypothyroidism.  started taking the synthroid, now phentermine and losing.
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guys ,guys.adipex is not quick n easy way to lose weight ,while it does work when on adipex u must eat a smaller portions of foods and exercise regularly,that is the only nway u will see results.adipex  when broken down sends signals to a  certain part of the brain to reduce hunger.Remember if u dont eat hows your metabolim gonna work,so just eat smaller portions and eat carbs very sparingly.Least but last yes adipex does burn fat cells in your body and for those who still eat while on adipex Yes it can b taken in combination with xenicalmactually it works very well.For those who have pre existing medical conditions have your pcp monitor you while on this medication,some of the side effects can b sudden ,such as high bp,depression,and aching pain .As a nurse if any of these symptoms occured to me i would think twice before taking it
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i love phentermine ive been taking it off and on now for a year and in the first few months i lost 30 pounds now i just take it to maintain. the only problem i find is that it makes my very constipated and i dont sleep well, but i started taking melitonin to help me sleep. i am very happy with the out come though
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I'm 5'6 and weigh 168 my doctor just gave me phentermine i want to lose 25-30 lbs. I dunno if i have much faith in this lil'pill anyone have some advice for me???
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I have been taking Phentermine for 12 days, and so far I haven't lost any weight. I really don't have much of a appetite, and I have quite drinking all soda pop, not eating junk food, only healthier foods,,,,and still nothing.  I have read what you have all wrote, how you have lost a lot of weight within the first couple of weeks. I am just frustrated and don't get it. Has anyone else had any trouble while taking this????
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Isn't anyone concerned that this is just legalized speed?
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I went to clinic to get phentermine and B-12 shot.  First day I took it, NO HUNGER, Great Right?  Well immediately I got a very strong pain in my back.  Thought maybe I picked up something that hurt me, but I had not.  The following day I took my second pill and it got so bad, I ended up going to the chiropractor (twice), massage therapist and eventually into the Emergency Room with a severe headache (felt like a migrane).  I do not suffer from back problems or severe headaches so this was very unusual.  

I stopped completely and its been almost 3-weeks now, just starting to feel normal.   Has anyone had any of these side effects?  Not taking anymore until I hear from any of you guys.  THANKS
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I think I might be going through the same thing. Feels like a heart attack, but I know it is my stomach. I have a sharp pain in my upper left stomach that radiates into my back. I was wondering if [phentermine caused an increased production of stomach acid because I also have IBS and when I do not take magnesium, probiotics and heartburn medicine I get this same type of pain. feels like someone is putting a knife through my stomach into my back. right straight through is the pain. I have only taken the meds for a little over a week. I don't think I can tolerate them.
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i need to know why i have too much heartburn with phentermine also if there is a way to take phentermine and aciphex at the same time
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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. pharmacies. Also if the order is over 30, don't trust it. That's all the FDA currently allows. So if you're getting more, it's a gamble for the real thing! I've been burned....BAD. My friends have been burned. The problem with the 30 pill limit is the demand is SO high which equals price gouging.
You can get phentermine (generic) for $5 with a doctors Rx and insurance-without insurance cash price is $30. Keep in mind pharmacies won't sell you something without making a profit. Each pill costs them somewhere btwn .03 cents-.05 cents. I'm sure I just made the burn of getting screwed by online pharmacies hurt even more, but I wanted everyone to have the insider's scoop.
Good luck, happy hunting, weight loss wishes to us all!    
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!!
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can you mix Phentermine & Xenical ????
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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!
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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!!
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Where did u get ure phentermine from?
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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!
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