Phentermine
An FDA approved diet pill for obese patients.
QUICK FACTS
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- Established: 1959 FDA approval; available in the 1970s; removed from the market voluntarily in 1997 but still available
- Founder: Originally sold by King Pharmaceuticals; currently made by several companies
- Accessibility: Prescription only
- Diet Type: Appetite suppressant to be taken short-term
- Gender: Male and female
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
- Formulated specifically for the obese
- Documented success stories
- Suppresses appetite
- Short term help to lead you to eat healthy and exercise
- FDA approved
- Generic version available which is cheaper than name brand
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
- Currently available by prescription only
- Not a long term solution
- Side effects of dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation
INGREDIENTS
- Phentermine Hydrochloride (HCL), along with a host of non-active ingredients.
ADMINISTRATION
Your doctor will decide on your dosage and instructions for taking Phentermine when giving you the prescription. The average dose is 30mg of Phentermine per day, but some patients are prescribed to start off with 15mg per day.
DIET and EXERCISE
It is recommended that you incorporate diet and exercise into your plan when taking Phentermine. Phentermine is a drug to be taken only on a short-term basis. After six to 12 weeks, you are advised to discontinue taking Phentermine, and continue with your diet and exercise plan to reach your weight loss goals. Phentermine is only intended to help the obese kick start their weight loss plan while they become used to following a low calorie diet and exercise plan.
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
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(Page 12 of 13, 241 total comments)Ally
It works but it doesn't last and overtime will cause damage and leave you with no metabolism. I t also causes inflammation and sodium problems.
posted Nov 15th, 2008 8:36 pmmimi
i took phentermine about a year and a half ago and lost 18lbs in about 2 months without and real exercising and eating somewhat good since then didnot gain any back about 2 months ago i started taking it again and have lost 22lbs so far. this time i am also eating proper and exercising 6 days a week. it is working great for me with a good eating habit and exercising of course. i do recommend your doctor to closely montior you though. good luck with your weight loss
posted Nov 12th, 2008 8:27 pmMelynda
It does control the appetite. However, it made me feel very weird. I felt confused at times, my focus was off. I felt agitated. It raised my blood pressure a little. It just made me feel yucky! I only took it for a week (last week). Maybe that wasn't long enough for it to get in my system. I went to the doctor on Saturday and hadn't lost not 1 lb. But, then my period also started the same week. It really makes me feel so yucky that I can't exercise. All I want to do is lay down after getting home from work. Any suggestions, anyone?
posted Nov 3rd, 2008 5:12 pmsam
i weigh 176.7 lbs when i started phentermine 10/29/2008 it november 1st 2008 i have lost 3.7 lbs. its onld been e few days but im gona keep going
posted Nov 1st, 2008 10:09 amEvette
Just start hope THANKS for the advise everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted Oct 19th, 2008 4:44 pmsalem
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.
posted Aug 28th, 2008 11:08 pmamanda
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.
posted Aug 21st, 2008 4:14 pmamanda
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.
posted Aug 21st, 2008 4:14 pmshirley
Ashley i take phentermine i live in Texas and i have to drive 5hrs. to Oklahoma to get it,but it's worth it.
posted Aug 20th, 2008 5:10 pmAshley
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
posted Aug 10th, 2008 8:07 pmchelle
CP, A nurse gave it to you? She can lose her license for that.
posted Jun 15th, 2008 2:33 pmCP
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
posted Apr 17th, 2008 10:08 amMe
Where can I go the get the pills? anyone lives in San Antonio and knows a doctor? Thanks!
posted Apr 17th, 2008 8:59 amstar
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...
posted Apr 11th, 2008 3:19 pmstar
Topamax works much better
posted Apr 11th, 2008 3:19 pmCarol
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.
posted Mar 18th, 2008 9:01 amRACHAEL
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
posted Mar 3rd, 2008 8:17 pmKay
Ihave ordered tons of stuff via the net to "boost meatabolism" & curb my appetitie. I have also tried numerous otc weight loss aids.
posted Mar 3rd, 2008 8:02 amANONYMOUS
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.
posted Mar 3rd, 2008 8:02 amAnonymous
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.