The increased energy and focus were great, but I dont really even get that anymore. The way you described makes a lot of sense. Wish I had known about it when I started. If it is used daily as you described you will always gain the weight back once you stop the medication, unfortunately for reasons described in the article.
I am currently on phentermine after having my baby. I gained over 50 lbs but I have lost about 27 so far by myself before the medicine. I have only lost 4 lbs and I have been on phentermine for a month now. Right now I am just stuck at a certain weight. Btw I am 22 years old and I am You will instead need to look into other issues such as your hormones and then treat those for the rest of your weight loss.
My question is for someone that is over 50 like myself who has a very slow metabolism, what hope do I have of losing weight. Is there any hope of getting back in shape for a pre menopausal 52 yr old? Would staggering the Phentermine be helpful or am I just sunk? Please advise and thank you for any help, guidance you can give. Do you prescribe this? Because this medication is a scheduled drug you will need to physically see a doctor near you to get a prescription.
I am a 74 year old woman. I weigh pounds and tried everything to lose weight. Finally my doctor put me on phentermine My main concern is the gaining it all back when you stop. Can you suggest anything? If I have a loose stool, I take an anti-diarrhea pill I want to lose 20 pounds. The number of calories needed varies from person to person, there is no set or specific number because each person has a different metabolism.
I have been on Phentermine for 3 months now and I have lost a Total of 36 pounds. I had gained 15 pounds in just a few months. I was scared to death to take it as I am not much of a pill taker. Well, the first day I started the Phentermine I also decided that I was going to change the way I eat and exercise.
I have had zero side effects from the pills, with the exception of the first few days where I was a little shaky, but not bad at all. Now the weight loss has drastically slowed down.
My question is, should I wean off of it? Or just stop taking it once the 30 days is up? I would be very careful in reducing your calories on a daily basis. If you do you will most likely gain all of the weight back once you normalize your diet and you may only lose pounds at most.
Not able to drop any weight due to my very damaged metabolism I finally convinced my doctor to put me on Duromine. I managed to lose the 10kg over the first 3months with Duromine then started to gain once off it. So I would go back to doctor for another 3months dose and this has been going on for two years. The Duromine is no longer effective in losing weight but it helps me maintain my weight and it has been very effective as pain relief for my severe joint pain….
I still need to lose weight and and feel better and I was hoping for some guidance from you regarding intermittent fasting with Duromine and which of your supplements might help me. Also, do you supply to Australia? I look forward to your reply Stella. Hi there! I was reading the article and I had great results. First, I started going to the gym and watching what I ate. I weighed lbs I lost 10lbs on my own. My doctor prescribed phentermine and over a 3 month period, I increased my exercise to 6 days a week.
I lost 60lbs while on the medication. I joined Weight Watchers online in December and have lost from that as well. My biggest question would be can he prescribe the meds again? I still have 60 more lbs to go. I want to get rid of the visceral fat.
I responded so well to the drug that I know I would do great again. I worry that you will probably regain all of that weight once you stop weight watchers, however.
So be careful if you decide to use it again as it may make your situation worse. Can you also take blood pressure medicine with this. I do take Turmeric to lower pressure which helps.
Can you please give me an example of how much fasting should be done on the days I take Phentermine…. Because I feel like I can be doing more right now. Each person loses weight at a different speed based on a number of factors.
I have been on phentermine for approx 6 months with a daily dose of 30mg. I have limited by calorie intake to around a day and try to work out cardio and weights times a week, and practice IF 5 days out of 7. I started at lbs and am now at lbs.
Have had zero side effects. Question: is the use of phentermine for 6 months standard? Somewhat concerned with the other research I have done to be on the drug for that long of a period? I was always very fit and healthy until 10 years ago when I had my thyroid removed because of cancer.
I gained 25 lbs. This has been life changing for me. When I reach lbs. I took phentermine for 3 months and lost 70lbs……. Now I also worked out 3 days a week with a trainer and cut out all liquids but water. However, my PCP had me on an IF diet that was calories of carbs no dairy protein or sugar at the top of every hour for hours after 8hrs of fasting. When I stopped I kept the weight off for a few months…… and then all heck broke loose and my stress levels were through the roof due to work and personal reasons……I ended up eating and drinking like crap and put about 20lbs back on…….
Started me on phen again this month and with the same diet plan as before…Reading this I became a bit confused about what you suggest for long term results as far as the diet plan goes. Should I stick with the calories a day or the more traditional 1,? My doctor put me on phentermine But then I had a bad cough and mixed it with cough medicine and thought I was having a heart attack.
So I got off it for 2 weeks and gained 7lbs back. Am I doing something wrong? In the morning I have a bowl of cereal then around 2 pm something small and then dinner something small to eat. So I will try and do the meds every other day and see how that works.
My doctor also gave me topiramate to take at night any suggestions? Make sure you read through the entire article as it will explain how to use Phentermine correctly. This is a great article. I used phentermine with success losing 50 pounds back in Successfully kept it off until a work injury and massive amounts of steroids in I cycle my doses. After large gatherings or any times I would for some reason overeat, phentermine helped me fast for a day to reset my appetite.
I believe phentermine can be used in this way to maintain long term loss and indeed it worked for me for 4 years. Again though during those 4 years I only needed it maybe once a month. It can definitely help some people, but remember most people are not as fortunate as you are when they take it. Should I try phentermine a second time? But two years ago my mother started having medical issues related to her weight, and I could see that in my future as well.
When I stepped on a scale just before my 44th birthday and saw lbs, I decided that it sucked that I could no longer go hiking, something I used to love, or even walk the two blocks to the post office so I bought some good shoes and started walking. I cut out the Red Bull I was drinking at work because I work a graveyard shift. I lost 30 lbs in three months. Lost another 20 lbs. Stalled out. After the first few months of losing a couple of lbs, and a lot of testing, including resting metabolic rate testing, I did a three-month course of phentermine.
No adverse effects. I fell back into my eating for comfort habits after a family crisis. I would like to share my experience with you. I was on Phentermine for 6 months. At my start Weight I was Could barely function at that point. I just wanted to share this perspective with you. Because you see a lot of negative things online about this pill and granted it can be some nasty stuff.
Not to mention a complete lifestyle change with the pill. Thanks for sharing! Phentermine CAN be a great asset for some people, but it can also be seriously detrimental in others. I also have high blood pressure controlled with medication. I have been on phentermine 30 mg for 4 weeks now and am down to I also added exercise back into the routine this week with walking and light aerobics. What is a good time to be on this medication?
A good length of time? Hi, I found your article to be very informative, thank you for writing it. I weigh want to get to by May.
The weight loss clinic said totally achievable. I have never done a diet or pills. The first month I lost three pounds every week! The clinic was like yay great! But I had an instinct that this was wrong. I felt good, but that nagging instinct told me to re asses. I plan on reading more of your work to figure out my situation. Thank you for being so informative. Childs, Thank you for this site and information.
My question is about whether taking phentermine twice a day, one in the am and one at noon is more effective? I have had some nausea with taking the 30mg capsule in the am. That nausea can be ameliorated with eating something with it such as sugar fee Jello. However, my biggest issue is eating late at night. I am wondering if a two-dose regimen would work better because it would last longer and prevent late evening hunger.
What is your opinion about that combo? Thanks so much! Taking it in that way will probably not have any noticeable difference. I would stick to the information outlined in this article for best results. How many calories should I consume? I have quit taking the medication — will this go away? I loved this article. I used to weigh I bs. I got down to pounds. I had to stop the phentermine because my doctor only allows you to be on it for 6 months then take a break and you can go back on it.
This article is point on. I gained 20 pounds back in 2 months. I ate high protein low card diet while taking it and I continued the same structure of eating after. No matter what I did the weight piled on. I want to sustain my weight loss so I am going to try the one you recommend of calories a day. If I do eat these type of items I get super sick.
I started back my phentermine yesterday and I lost 5 pounds since yesterday morning. I ate a large piece of turkey meatloaf with sauteed veggies in it. I use ranch low in carbs or Italian dressing.
My favorite go-to seasoning is Cavendars. I use it in everything I cook and no carbs or super low in carbs. I need to know exactly how to keep my metabolism up after I stop this medication again. I do not want to gain the weight back. When off the pills I still ate healthily but I also can not eat any fruit.
Is there a diet plan with menus that are available that I could follow while taking phentermine and so I can follow them after? If not please write a meal plan book.
You could make some big bucks writing it. Thank You for your time. Today is my first day of taking Phentermine. I began taking small dose of estradiol. Last time we did have sexual intercourse it was very very painful and I do not want it now for sure. Sounds like I need a divorce what do you think? Do I have to have a prescription for a med…. I have been taking a half-dosage of phentermine for almost 2 weeks now and have lost about 10 pounds.
I exercise days a week and an already pretty active. The half-dose is working to stave off hunger a bit, but I still have to work at it. Calorie counting, drinking lots of water and herbal tea help me feel full, etc.. I was just about to move to a full dosage when I came across your blog and a better way to use the drug.
My questions are:. Or stay with half-dose? Incidentally, I have had zero side-effects. No trouble sleeping, no dryness, no head aches — nothing.
I used phentermine back in when it was mixed with Pondimin not sure of the correct spelling back then it was called phen-phen. I lost over 85lbs on it in months. It worked great and I kept off the weight until I got pregnant. Then it was a major struggle and I got up to my all time heaviest. I had gastric bypass in I was around 25 years old. I got down to but seemed to stay more at usually. Had another child in and still managed to get the weight down until the last few years.
I noticed that after I had novasure surgery I really started to gain weight? Well, here I am age 43 and learning how terrible it is to get off at this age. I am currently taking phentermine In the past week, I have not lost a pound? I have a few questions: How long do you recommend taking the Phentermine in this way 3 months or longer, until my 3 month Rx runs out?
My Dr also put me on LDN. Will this combination help my weight loss efforts? Um, thanks for not answering my questions to you. Darlene got her answer the same day!! What a disappointment. Sorry about that! You are correct in your assertion that there are just too many questions and not enough time on my part but I do feel that answering some questions is better than answering none.
My Dr. Is this safe for me? I was happy to stumble across your article online. Thank you for taking the time to offer your experience and expert advice on this medication! My question is, have you ever noticed any differences; with yourself or your patients, in taking the brand name of phentermine Adipex-P vs. I have used the generic brand in the past having great success, dropping 35 pounds in 8 weeks and keeping the weight off for 7 years.
My doctor is now having me try the name brand Adipex-P to see if this may help with my results. I know you stated that using this drug more than once lowers your chances for weight loss success. One thing I have noticed with taking Adipex-P vs. I only ever use phentermine as a way to augment other weight loss therapies instead of relying upon it solely for weight loss.
I take Phen while fasting the same 3 consecutive days each week Mon-Wed. Then I eat as usual without it the remaining 4 days. Will you please confirm? The question supposes that I recommend phentermine as a primary weight loss therapy when the reality is, phentermine is really only a minor and not always necessary component. I have been on phentermine for 5 months, with this month being my 6th month.
I have had great success with taking them and exercising. I have lost a total of 70 pounds. My doctor said that is the most she had had a patient lose over the course of being prescribed the medication.
I did practice an intermittent fasting, lower carb, and a calories in calories out approach. As of lately, I have been experiencing symptoms of insomnia, heart palpitations, and nausea. I have cut back on taking it almost completely, with back draws. I have seen an increase in cravings and calories. If you start to gain your weight back it will be a few months after you stop taking it. It will start slow and just a consistent weight gain each month.
I just got home from the doctor and weight in at lbs… I am the heaviest I have ever been in my life :. My doctor suggested this and my first reaction was why am I just now hearing about this!! I am reading a few places that we should be supplementing phentermine with some potassium. Any idea why or what the recommendations are for the amount of potassium. A doctor I am not so I am open to being corrected on my thought process :.
What would we do on the non-phentermine days just watch our intake? Also, exercise my plan is to do lifting 3 days a week would I be smart to make lift days non-phentermine days or will it give me the kick I need. Like everything you say is the same. Like we will all gain it back. Your comments will make anyone depressed. The problem here is the mentality that so many people who come to this page have when it comes to weight loss.
They are fundamentally looking at it incorrectly which is leading them down the wrong path. I feel normal on phentermine, no side effects but I feel sluggish without it. Your body can develop a tolerance to phentermine which is probably what is happening here. The more you use it the less effective it becomes and the higher the dosage you need. For me, this is a disciplined behavior. When starting Phent. I also saved a lot in food cost from what I had been spending!
My Doc. On those days, however, I went to bed feeling skinny if that makes sense. My Doc is now recommending me to do some light to moderated weight training, but no cardio at this time. Dr Westin, I am 41 yrs old …I am a full time mom.. I have been regularly taking my thyroid medication all these years. And continued to gain weight.. I have been taking Phentermine for about 3yrs now..
The Only difference i notice is my energy level is better when i take it. But recently i am experiencing tremendous hair loss, along with weight put on around my stomach hips thighs..
Also due to constipation problems.. I feel lost.. Can i Ever feel better again.. I am a vegan that complicates my situation even more. Do you recommend continuing Phentermine.?
Is there any other Solution to my problem? I spoke to my doctor several times about my weight and hair.. Do you have a specific regimen that i could follow to feel better?
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Accessed Jan. Perreault L. Obesity in adults: Drug therapy. Phentermine is designed to be taken for only a few weeks at a time. Generally speaking phentermine is taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, either before you eat anything for breakfast or within two hours of eating your first meal of the day. Taking the drug later in the day can lead to serious sleep problems like insomnia. If you miss a dose of phentermine the first thing you need to do is take the dose that you missed as soon as you can, which will usually be as soon as you remember that you forgot to take your medication.
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