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Heart palpitations caused by phentremine diet pills.....
My sister has been taking phentremine diet pills that she bought off the internet without a prescription. No one knew she was taking them. She was even taking them behind her husband's back. Now she is really sick. Anybody else get sick after taking them? The most disturbing of her symptoms is heart palpitations.
Would appreciate hearing from anyone else who has had problems after taking these drugs.
Would appreciate hearing from anyone else who has had problems after taking these drugs.
I took phenermine about 8 months ago along w a strict diet I lost 30lbs in 3 weeks and my husband 40lbs in 3weeks .. due to this I have heart palpitations .. I cannot take them anymore because now that I am aware of this disorder I have extreme panic attacks when I feel my heart palpitating .. I gained all the weight back in 8 months and to me I'd rather be fat than dead ! I'm looking into other pills that don't do this but have yet to find any ! The cardiologist said they are benign and I have to drink more water , sleep more and stop drinking caffeine and I should be fine ! All problems I didn't have before phentermine !
my name in Nita. I have been taking phentermine for 14 days. My heart rate is high, and it has gotten up to 160. I am having a racing heart for two days after I stopped taking it for two days. you said that you had heart palpitations. How long have you had it? did you have to be prescribe any medications from a doctor to control your heart from beating too fast or did it go away on it's own. How long did it take for it to go away? I am desperate to know and I am really afraid because this is the first time I had this problem.
I have been taking phentermine (30mg) for three weeks now. I have stopped taking them because I just started having some chest pain and tingling in my left arm. The chest pain is really discomfort, and I don't have a heart condition, so I feel I haven't' been taking it long so I really shouldn't have any permanent damage... I feel concerned but I don't want to go to the E.R in case its nothing. I am a raging hypochondriac and I have already been to the E.R on a different previous issue because of my hypochondria and nothing was wrong.
I am wondering should I give myself more time to see if I return to normal?
I am wondering should I give myself more time to see if I return to normal?
I have never take'n phentermine but I have taken the herbal supplement PHENTREMINE which is what this thread originally started about.
(I find it a little scary that people are trying to order previously available PhenPhen off the internet with the adverse side effects it had when released on the market)
Phentremine: I have taken this herbal diet pill twice now and have had no adverse side effects yet it has been really effective at suppressing my appetite and giving me more energy for my workouts. I usually take it in the morning before my workouts and I can go twice as hard as normal. (Which I think is pretty awesome) This is my second time taking this supplement and I don't remember exactly how much I lost the first time but I have been on it a week now and have lost Four pounds (with a combination of the supplement and a 1200-1400 calorie diet and some exercise)
Though I have been diagnosed with ADHD but I am unable to take the medication due to a conflict with another medication for this reason I may not get the "speed" feeling because caffeine usually acts like a downer for me. I have actually found that it has helped with my adhd as well.
I hope this has been helpful.
(I find it a little scary that people are trying to order previously available PhenPhen off the internet with the adverse side effects it had when released on the market)
Phentremine: I have taken this herbal diet pill twice now and have had no adverse side effects yet it has been really effective at suppressing my appetite and giving me more energy for my workouts. I usually take it in the morning before my workouts and I can go twice as hard as normal. (Which I think is pretty awesome) This is my second time taking this supplement and I don't remember exactly how much I lost the first time but I have been on it a week now and have lost Four pounds (with a combination of the supplement and a 1200-1400 calorie diet and some exercise)
Though I have been diagnosed with ADHD but I am unable to take the medication due to a conflict with another medication for this reason I may not get the "speed" feeling because caffeine usually acts like a downer for me. I have actually found that it has helped with my adhd as well.
I hope this has been helpful.
What't he differance on phentremine and Phentermine?
Please can anyone tell me, where i can buy phentermine without getting ripped off. I'm from the U K. Did buy online,but they were not the real thing.
I took Phentremine last year for the full 90 days. After the first week, I wanted to stop because I had such bad insomnia. But, I kept at it, and I'm sooo glad I did. The insomnia stopped after the first 2 weeks, and after that, I had no side effects. I ended up losing 15 pounds in the 3 months, and best of all, I HAVE KEPT IT OFF! 15 pounds in 3 months may not sound like a lot to some who are looking for super fast results, but again, I HAVE KEPT IT OFF FOR OVER A YEAR! And before that, even though I was eating NO junk food, and counting calories, I could not lose weight. Phentremine worked for me, and because again, I still have more weight to lose and hit a plateau, I plan on ordering a 6 month supply (to get the deepest discount) because I know it works for me! I will use it for 3 months, then go off it for while, then back on for the other 3 months. I have spent many hours on the internet searching all the weight loss pills available now, and after carefully considering all the facts for all the different options available, I have decided that Phentremine is still the best choice! (I know there are other potent pills that work, but the side affects are horrible!)
As had been stated above, everyone's body is different, but all I can say, is that it works for me!
As had been stated above, everyone's body is different, but all I can say, is that it works for me!
those phentremine pills are nothing but caffein. when i took them i did get a stomach ach and it made me so jittery my hands were shaking like mad! it's a big rip off! if you are thinking about buying them don't! please don't!
Be careful when making purchases for any consumable item(s) "online". Always make sure you are dealing with a reputable source.
And to JS08, Im glad to hear that you are alright after your scare. Thank you for posting your information for others to see.
And to JS08, Im glad to hear that you are alright after your scare. Thank you for posting your information for others to see.
I never have posted on a board like this before, but my experence today was so scary with the product I felt compelled to post it. I have take Bontril, Meridia, and ephedra under the close supervision of my doctor for years with no problems. In fact he was amazed that my blood pressure and pulse were completely normal under the scrips. However I was lazy the other day and chose not to go to him for a prescription on Meridia as I've packed a few pack on. Well I didn't notice the misspelling in this product until I had already ordered it and it was delivered to me. I decided "what the heck" and popped one in my mouth. That was almost the last dumb move I ever made, this product made my heart race unlike ever the prescriptions did, I felt faint at times and just about to go to the hospital before I chugged about 2 liters of water. Thankfully thigs have settled down now, but I have never had a reaction like this to any medication. I thought it was Hoodia and reading up on it I saw that reactions were benign, however I didn't bother to read about how 90% of hoodia isn't hoodia at all especially over the internet. Let me be frank, this isn't hoodia, this is cocaine in pill form, I am immediately throwing out what I bought and never going to be lazy again. DO NOT TAKE THIS PRODUCT, I can't imagine what would've happened if I had trouble with the pre-mentioned prescriptions. This is not a safe product, don't think oh it is just hoodia, or I'm sure I'll be fine, that's what I thought, and I can honestly say I never felt so panicked in my life even on the above drugs.
If there were an ad for some other potentially harmful drug at the top of this page, would you automatically buy it, just because its at the top of the page?
Phentermine is a dangerous choice. Number 2, never "buy" anything directly off of the internet/online. You dont know if it is real, a scam, or even if you are getting what you think you are getting. It can also be monetarily harmful.
when i take the pills...I have nasty,nasty breath? any ideas ?
SO, I JUST BOUGHT PHENTREMINE....IT'S NOT THE SAME AS PHENTERMINE ????
1.) 1995 i had severe (24hr non-stop) palpitations.
no apparent reason but after being admitted to the ER it was discovered that i was very low in potassium. I was not eating properly and changed immediately my diet to include foods rich in potassium. The palpitations abated.
2.) Aug, 2007, with dr. supervision i take phentremine for weigth loss assistance (6wk intervals with 2month or more break). I recently started having palpitations but not all day or extreme but certainly noticible; i examined what and how much i was eating, looked closely at my exercise routine (i run and had a dehydated experience on a 100degree day 2 days before the palpitations started). I had only been taking the pills for three days (about my fourth regimine), I immediately ate a banana, and really ate on time (hungry or not) and made sure my meals were very rich in potassium.. ie. brocolli, tomatoes, banana's etc. The palpitations (after a week) stopped and i reduced my exercise routine to fast walking once the sun goes down. I live in Miami and the summer has been very hot.
Point: I believe that eating properly especially when dieting is the key meds or not. Knowing your body and health history are essential. A good exam with a qualified doctor will prove to be priceless! My doctor started me off on a half dose for one week, and then increased to the full pill afterward but my doctor also made me very much aware of any potential side affects and cautioned me to stop if anything in the slightest was concerning. She did tell me that taking the pill early in the day was essential to make sure i was able to rest well... added energy yes, feeling jumpy no.
no apparent reason but after being admitted to the ER it was discovered that i was very low in potassium. I was not eating properly and changed immediately my diet to include foods rich in potassium. The palpitations abated.
2.) Aug, 2007, with dr. supervision i take phentremine for weigth loss assistance (6wk intervals with 2month or more break). I recently started having palpitations but not all day or extreme but certainly noticible; i examined what and how much i was eating, looked closely at my exercise routine (i run and had a dehydated experience on a 100degree day 2 days before the palpitations started). I had only been taking the pills for three days (about my fourth regimine), I immediately ate a banana, and really ate on time (hungry or not) and made sure my meals were very rich in potassium.. ie. brocolli, tomatoes, banana's etc. The palpitations (after a week) stopped and i reduced my exercise routine to fast walking once the sun goes down. I live in Miami and the summer has been very hot.
Point: I believe that eating properly especially when dieting is the key meds or not. Knowing your body and health history are essential. A good exam with a qualified doctor will prove to be priceless! My doctor started me off on a half dose for one week, and then increased to the full pill afterward but my doctor also made me very much aware of any potential side affects and cautioned me to stop if anything in the slightest was concerning. She did tell me that taking the pill early in the day was essential to make sure i was able to rest well... added energy yes, feeling jumpy no.
Using hcg can suppress your appetite more safely(if used under medical supervision, of course) than phen drugs. ask your doctor about it?
Two different items are being discussed here, which may be what's leading to the conflicting answers. PhentERmine is a prescription drug while phentREmine is a supplement that contains hoodia. Both are widely available on the internet.
I just wanted to thank you all for taking the time to post your comments. I got this ad in my email and decided to google it before I actually gave my info for the "free" trial. I'm at a plateau (I'm told) and can't lose this last 20-25 lbs. I'm frustrated now and have tried switching up my exercise routine. I'm a vegetarian but could definitely do better with my diet. I am looking for a safe appetite suppressant. I would prefer not to take drugs at all. But I realize that some drugs are actually beneficial. These comments really help because they are from real people who have tried the product. Thanks!!!
You asked for any success stories with Phentermine. Under a doctor's supervision, I have used it for a little over a year (15 mos.) and not had any problems at all. In the first four months I easily lost 20 lbs., because I didn't have the "munchies". Without the previous cravings, or mental focus on either "depriving" myself or "what can I eat now?"-- food just doesn't seem to be so much of an issue. If I should happen to forget to take the pill, I will be reminded around lunch time by the growling in my stomach (which also makes me aware of the fact that I seldom feel those "hunger pangs" anymore).
Other effects I have felt are increased energy and alertness. This is not a nervous, high-strung, or hyper kind of energy - not like I have to be busy busy busy all the time. I am not a coffee, tea, or cola drinker, so caffeine has never been a normal part of my diet, even while expending the energy needed to raise four children (and the last five years of that as a single parent, working full time and going to school). Not so young anymore, and as a 57 yr. old elementary school teacher, I have really appreciated the energy boost as I attempt to manage the energy levels in a kindergarten or first grade class!
I have experienced no negative side effects with Phentermine. I do keep a bottle of water with me, as I tend to be thirsty (I take another medication which has that effect, also), but basically, I've just come closer to drinking the recommended amount of water --which I've always found difficult to do before. I see my doctor monthly for a weight and blood pressure check - and my blood pressure is always great. In August, I will have maintained my weight for 12 months.
It has only been the last 12 years that weight has been an issue for me, though I learned not to talk about it because other people still saw me as slender. I am 5'6", and for most of my life have weighed around 120 lbs. I have a small frame (skinny bones) and long legs, so any extra fat I carry under my clothes (up to a point) may not be so obvious to others. However, my extra weight always came and left with pregnancy and nursing, and I have very little tolerance for it otherwise. During my 40's I gained a greater empathy for all who were enlisted in this battle of the bulge, as I, too, with 20 extra pounds, had been unwillingly drafted into the same ongoing battle - gaining some, losing some, over and over and over..... . At 49, I finally had my weight down to 120 lbs. again, but within a year was post menopausal and on the losing side (of the battle, not the weight). It took a few years to concede that I needed another tactic, so I started working out. I hired a trainer and began a cardio, weight training, and nutrition program. I worked HARD 10 - 12 hours a week, and got into great condition, but after 8 months had lost only 7 pounds (maybe it was 10 lbs. fat lost, 3 lbs. muscle gained?).
I gained it back over the winter, and by Spring I weighed 153 lbs, the most I've ever weighed, even when pregnant). In desperation, I saw my doctor and tearfully asked him if, with all our great medical advances, there wasn't SOMETHING OUT THERE that could help. He sympathized, and even told me that for most middle aged women, it takes a "Herculean" effort to keep weight off, and precious few calories to maintain it. Then he wrote out a prescription for Phentermine, and with it, gave me hope again. And, as I already mentioned, four months later I weighed 20 lbs. less.
That year, we moved to another state, and I needed to find another doctor. My husband became acquainted with a doctor at his gym (who worked at a women's health clinic) and asked him if he ever prescribed Phentermine to help in weight loss. His reply was, "Certainly, and with good results." So I am in good hands still. I had not lost weight for two months before I saw him, and he explained that Phentermine is not quite as effective after the first 4-6 months. He stated that since I had been doing well on it, it should be safe, and likely helpful, for me to take a second pill each day. Even when not losing weight, the one pill helps control appetite and can be used indefinitely to help in weight maintenance - which is just as important because the weight loss see-saw is so unhealthy.
Common sense should dictate that prescription-only medications ought to be obtained only from a doctor who has examined the patient and will be monitoring any ongoing treatment. Advice from other people based on their, or someone else's, negative experience with a drug is pretty meaningless (especially if a drug was obtained without a prescription from a dubious source). Neither does the fact that Phentermine has been helpful for me, or my friend, mean that I should advise someone else to try it. ANY drug, in the wrong dose, or in the wrong body, can be dangerous. In fact, I doubt if there is any drug on the market that has not harmed a certain number of people. But using that kind of criterion for approval, we would have to outlaw all medications, even Tylenol, allergy, and cold medicines.
Maycat, your second paragraph is right on. But since everyBODY is not the same, some people may need additional help. We do not all have the same metabolism; the brain's appetite control area is no less prone to disfunction than any other area of the body, and for those who have not yet reached middle age (especially women), do not be surprised if, although neither your appetite or healthy eating habits have changed, your weight does. That we should exercise, eat our fruits and vegetables, avoid unhealthy foods, is a given fact. But Maycat, that "Phentermine is extremely dangerous even if you are healthy and have no heart issues," is NOT a fact - it is an opinion. Conclusions about drugs should be based on valid research, and advice about drugs should be given by medical personnel. The rest of us can only legitimately describe our own experience.
Well, MsFabolous, that is my experience, for whatever it is worth. I have no interest in promoting Phentermine. I do have an intense interest in getting rid of the rest of my midriff flab! Whether I can get back down to 120, or even 125 lbs. is yet to be seen. But even if I do, it won't get rid of the loose skin, so within a year or two I will be posting in the cosmetic surgery forums about the tummy tuck I plan to have. Best wishes to you and all the other weight warriers out there!
Other effects I have felt are increased energy and alertness. This is not a nervous, high-strung, or hyper kind of energy - not like I have to be busy busy busy all the time. I am not a coffee, tea, or cola drinker, so caffeine has never been a normal part of my diet, even while expending the energy needed to raise four children (and the last five years of that as a single parent, working full time and going to school). Not so young anymore, and as a 57 yr. old elementary school teacher, I have really appreciated the energy boost as I attempt to manage the energy levels in a kindergarten or first grade class!
I have experienced no negative side effects with Phentermine. I do keep a bottle of water with me, as I tend to be thirsty (I take another medication which has that effect, also), but basically, I've just come closer to drinking the recommended amount of water --which I've always found difficult to do before. I see my doctor monthly for a weight and blood pressure check - and my blood pressure is always great. In August, I will have maintained my weight for 12 months.
It has only been the last 12 years that weight has been an issue for me, though I learned not to talk about it because other people still saw me as slender. I am 5'6", and for most of my life have weighed around 120 lbs. I have a small frame (skinny bones) and long legs, so any extra fat I carry under my clothes (up to a point) may not be so obvious to others. However, my extra weight always came and left with pregnancy and nursing, and I have very little tolerance for it otherwise. During my 40's I gained a greater empathy for all who were enlisted in this battle of the bulge, as I, too, with 20 extra pounds, had been unwillingly drafted into the same ongoing battle - gaining some, losing some, over and over and over..... . At 49, I finally had my weight down to 120 lbs. again, but within a year was post menopausal and on the losing side (of the battle, not the weight). It took a few years to concede that I needed another tactic, so I started working out. I hired a trainer and began a cardio, weight training, and nutrition program. I worked HARD 10 - 12 hours a week, and got into great condition, but after 8 months had lost only 7 pounds (maybe it was 10 lbs. fat lost, 3 lbs. muscle gained?).
I gained it back over the winter, and by Spring I weighed 153 lbs, the most I've ever weighed, even when pregnant). In desperation, I saw my doctor and tearfully asked him if, with all our great medical advances, there wasn't SOMETHING OUT THERE that could help. He sympathized, and even told me that for most middle aged women, it takes a "Herculean" effort to keep weight off, and precious few calories to maintain it. Then he wrote out a prescription for Phentermine, and with it, gave me hope again. And, as I already mentioned, four months later I weighed 20 lbs. less.
That year, we moved to another state, and I needed to find another doctor. My husband became acquainted with a doctor at his gym (who worked at a women's health clinic) and asked him if he ever prescribed Phentermine to help in weight loss. His reply was, "Certainly, and with good results." So I am in good hands still. I had not lost weight for two months before I saw him, and he explained that Phentermine is not quite as effective after the first 4-6 months. He stated that since I had been doing well on it, it should be safe, and likely helpful, for me to take a second pill each day. Even when not losing weight, the one pill helps control appetite and can be used indefinitely to help in weight maintenance - which is just as important because the weight loss see-saw is so unhealthy.
Common sense should dictate that prescription-only medications ought to be obtained only from a doctor who has examined the patient and will be monitoring any ongoing treatment. Advice from other people based on their, or someone else's, negative experience with a drug is pretty meaningless (especially if a drug was obtained without a prescription from a dubious source). Neither does the fact that Phentermine has been helpful for me, or my friend, mean that I should advise someone else to try it. ANY drug, in the wrong dose, or in the wrong body, can be dangerous. In fact, I doubt if there is any drug on the market that has not harmed a certain number of people. But using that kind of criterion for approval, we would have to outlaw all medications, even Tylenol, allergy, and cold medicines.
Maycat, your second paragraph is right on. But since everyBODY is not the same, some people may need additional help. We do not all have the same metabolism; the brain's appetite control area is no less prone to disfunction than any other area of the body, and for those who have not yet reached middle age (especially women), do not be surprised if, although neither your appetite or healthy eating habits have changed, your weight does. That we should exercise, eat our fruits and vegetables, avoid unhealthy foods, is a given fact. But Maycat, that "Phentermine is extremely dangerous even if you are healthy and have no heart issues," is NOT a fact - it is an opinion. Conclusions about drugs should be based on valid research, and advice about drugs should be given by medical personnel. The rest of us can only legitimately describe our own experience.
Well, MsFabolous, that is my experience, for whatever it is worth. I have no interest in promoting Phentermine. I do have an intense interest in getting rid of the rest of my midriff flab! Whether I can get back down to 120, or even 125 lbs. is yet to be seen. But even if I do, it won't get rid of the loose skin, so within a year or two I will be posting in the cosmetic surgery forums about the tummy tuck I plan to have. Best wishes to you and all the other weight warriers out there!
I am not overweight and I took this just to get super skinny and was so cracked out. It was very scary, I haven't touched the pills since. My friend and I took them one day and I almost lost a finger cutting up potatoes. Had the shakes so bad. Did not want to eat though. Good luck Chuck. Not for me man.
i couldnt agree more with jt1111
phentremine DOES NOT CAUSE palpitations.
it causes TACHYCARDIA wich is not the same. like any other pill with caffeine in it.
like ANY other drug, phentremine pills can cause other reactions to the body. good or bad.
not everyone is apt for this medication especially people that suffer from heart problems and everyone who tries to loose weight so fast without safe methods like eating well or doing exercise should consult a physician first.
or what? you thought that by taking pills you buy from internet without description would be safe to loose weight?
i think that people that buy phentremine pills without a medical advice are more guilty than the company that produces them
(N). so dont try to blame any one else but you for buying them.
it is less expensive going to a nutriologist and getting a diet desing for you, than wasting thousands of dollars in products that might not be safe for everyone.
your health does not have a price. its all i can say
phentremine DOES NOT CAUSE palpitations.
it causes TACHYCARDIA wich is not the same. like any other pill with caffeine in it.
like ANY other drug, phentremine pills can cause other reactions to the body. good or bad.
not everyone is apt for this medication especially people that suffer from heart problems and everyone who tries to loose weight so fast without safe methods like eating well or doing exercise should consult a physician first.
or what? you thought that by taking pills you buy from internet without description would be safe to loose weight?
i think that people that buy phentremine pills without a medical advice are more guilty than the company that produces them
(N). so dont try to blame any one else but you for buying them.
it is less expensive going to a nutriologist and getting a diet desing for you, than wasting thousands of dollars in products that might not be safe for everyone.
your health does not have a price. its all i can say
Phentremine is extremely dangerous even if you are healthy and have no heart issus. These pills can cause long-term permanent heart problems even if you discontinue them. Please do NOT take them.
A permanent lifestyle change including healthy eating choices is by far the best way to lose and manage weight. Several small meals throughout the day consisting of fresh fruits, veggies and lean meats is the way to go. Also 30 minutes of cardiovascular exericse everyday is imperative.
A permanent lifestyle change including healthy eating choices is by far the best way to lose and manage weight. Several small meals throughout the day consisting of fresh fruits, veggies and lean meats is the way to go. Also 30 minutes of cardiovascular exericse everyday is imperative.
This pills are a scam, be aware of it >> DO NOT BUY IT << they keep yor credit card info and bill you for staff that you have not ask for it, be carefull, also has bad side effect, they do not give refunds, thats thir customer services personal answer, so be aware
My son turned 7 months yesterday. I weigh 195lbs, not use to this weight I would like to lose realistically 25-40lbs. Two Fridays ago I began to take Phen, by the following Monday I was having severe mind bottling head aches. It may have been contributed to stress also. I had lost 3 lbs within 5 days, therefore I really would like to continue using Phen. May I please hear other success stories: How long did you use phen? and how long did it take you to get the weight off?, what form of activity did you do?, and what do you continue to do daily? After stop taking phen did the weight come back on?
Dont worry I will be seeing a Doc...I have to in order to be for my second visit to pick my next pack of monthly pills
Oh yea how about the Diet Shot?
Dont worry I will be seeing a Doc...I have to in order to be for my second visit to pick my next pack of monthly pills
Oh yea how about the Diet Shot?
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