Phentermine
An FDA approved diet pill for obese patients.
BACKGROUND
Phentermine is a short-term prescription appetite suppressant that works by stimulating the hypothalamus gland and affecting neurotransmitters in order to decrease your appetite. The hypothalamus gland is the portion of the brain that controls many functions, including your appetite. Combined with proper nutrition and exercise, you can see weight loss results.
PRO
- Phentermine is given under doctor supervision, and therefore, FDA approved
CON
- Phentermine has the potential of many serious side effects, including: chest pain, fainting, swelling of feet or lower legs, trouble in breathing, among others.
INGREDIENTS
- Phentermine Hydrochloride (HCL), along with a host of non-active ingredients.
EXERCISE
Your doctor will most likely advise you to do some level of exercise while taking Phentermine, in the hopes that you will continue after the short-term prescription.
EXPENSE
The cost of Phentermine varies, depending on health insurance.
CONCLUSION
When you're talking about a prescription weight loss drug, you have a product reserved for people with the most dire of needs. So, obviously this is not for everyone. If you have health problems related to obesity, and you fell you need help in getting some of your weight off, consult your doctor about Phentermine.
COMMON MISSPELLINGS
fentermin, fentermine, phentramine, phenterthin
Anonymous: I lost about 25lbs in 3 months without being hungry at all. I did have trouble sleeping some nights but the weight loss was worth it. I have since gained most of the weight back. I didn't change my eating habits and I think that was what ruined a good thing for me.
Anonymous: i lost 60 lbs on this after 4 months. only problem is when i took it in the morning, by nighttime i was thirsty. so i lost a lot of sleep during the night by trying to keep from getting dry mouth. i resort back to the phentermine. i kept the weight off for years but then had a car accident which put it all back on.
Kay: Ihave ordered tons of stuff via the net to "boost meatabolism" & curb my appetitie. I have also tried numerous otc weight loss aids.
ANONYMOUS: PHENTERMINE IS ABSOLUTELY THE ONLY WEIGHT LOSS PILL WORTH THE TIME, EFFORT & MONEY. I LITERALLY TRIED EVERYTHING VIA THE NET "TO BOOST THE METABOLISM" - I DON'T THINK ANYTHING CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!! BUT PHENERMINE DEFINETELY CURBS YOUR APPETITE.( & I FOUND THAT ALL OF THE WORRISIME SIDE EFFECT SUBSIDED QUICKLY). IT IS VERY EFFECTIVE AT SUPRESSING THE APPETITE!!!!! But it doesn't even claim to boost your metabolism - because nothing really can make that claim. If you can't get Phentermine, I've found quality Hoodia to effectively curb my appetite - but again - no metabolism boost. IN MY OPINION YOU WOULD DO WELL TO FIND A GOOD APPETITE SUPPRESSENT & WORK OUT - VARYING CARDIO & WEIGHT TRAINING AS OFTEN AS IS HEALTHY IN YOUR CASE.
RACHAEL: Phentermine is the only thing that has ever helped me lose weight. I took it many years ago because I had surgey & wasn't able to exercise for several months. I wanted to lose the weight before I started Grad School, so I decided to see a Physician about taking Phentermine. By taking the Phentermine as directed and walking an hour a day, I was able to lose 30 pounds in about a month & 1/2. Now for the past two years I have been on a medication that causes people to gain weight. I now weigh more than I ever thought possible. I cried & cried. I mean I am HUGE! Finally my doctor let taper off that med. Now I am able to take Phentermine again, but it hasn't helped much. I still take the Phentermine as directed, but I have always had insomnia (& I even have prescription to help me with insomnia) & I GET HUNGRY AT NIGHT. VERY VERY HUNGRY!!!!! SO I FINALLY GIVE IN AND EAT & I GUESS WHAT I'M EATING AT NIGHT IS CANCELLING OUT ALL THE EXCRUCIATING CARDIO & RESISTENCE EXERCISE CALORIES THAT I BURN DURING THE DAY. HELP DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGSTIONS? I gained so much weight while I was on that other medicine that I can't fit into any of my clothes. I try so hard now - I run & go the gym every day & I have gained more weight. I am scared that it's because I am older now my metabolism is ruined & this is just the lowest weight possible for me. I can't hardly look in the mirror - I am just enourmous. Please anyone out there got any ideas? THANKS
Carol: This is for Rachael, I have had the same problem and I will be the first to say I am my worse ememy when it comes to weigh lost. I have very good luck with Phentermine and I also found that I was getting hungry at night and begainto snack, so I decided to try the slimfast that curbs your appicate for 4 hrs. I find that I do this and it keeps me from going into the kitchen and looking for something to eat. Hope this helps you, it sure has me, I have lost 40 pounds since Dec. and I got a excerise bike and work out on it 30 min a day.
star: Topamax was prescribed for migraines and seizure disorder and the pounds just MELTED off!!! I found out later than Topamax indeed is PRESCRIBED moreso than Phentermine, but Drs dont want peepz to know about it, because if you OVERTAKE any med it can hurt you, but Topamax dont hurt you EXCEPT it will slow you down mentally alert if you take it during the day. I was on 500 mg a nite and when he divided it 2 in am , 1 noon, 2 nite...man i was DOPAMAXED! so yeah...it can dope you up, but ONLY if you take it WRONG!!! I have plenty left over as i dont take them as prescribed. Most people can take as little as 25 to 50 a day...
star: Topamax works much better
Me: Where can I go the get the pills? anyone lives in San Antonio and knows a doctor? Thanks!
CP: I took this a while back and combined with excersice really worked I received it from a nurse who worked through my gym. However since then the gym has closed and I was wondering if anyone knows if the prescription stuff is the same as the non prescription they offer all over the internent
chelle: CP, A nurse gave it to you? She can lose her license for that.
Ashley: I have taken phentermine in the past and it worked wonders...its just VERY hard to find and all I have bought via the internet has been fake...if anyone knows where to find some please let me know...Thanks
shirley: Ashley i take phentermine i live in Texas and i have to drive 5hrs. to Oklahoma to get it,but it's worth it.
amanda: It is widely available and very cheap in Mexico, I live in South Texas and have lost a lot of weight with it years ago. Now I have had another baby another marriage and need to start it again.
amanda: It is widely available and very cheap in Mexico, I live in South Texas and have lost a lot of weight with it years ago. Now I have had another baby another marriage and need to start it again.
salem: I took phentermine and lost 30 pounds but got off of it because it jacked my blood pressure up to 140/110. It is a very dangerous drug and should ONLY be taken under a doctors supervision. It is an anphetamine it will result in a positive drug test so, have a perscription. I know of a DO in my town but he is just a glorified drug dealer. Also once you go off of it if you aren't tappered off you will have withdrawl symtoms.
