Phentermine

NavyWifePCOS · 09-27-2007, 12:21 AM

Hey fellow PCOS'ers, Sorry if there is a thread already about this drug (37.5 dosage) but I was just prescribed it today. I have some questions for those who are IR and even exercise and 1200 calorie diets don't work.
Here goes:
1. How long until the weight began coming off?
2. I know it surpress appetite but if you still eat 1200 calories can you still lose?
3. How much exercise did you do?
4. How long were you on it for?

Thanks one and all!

sassyred · 09-27-2007, 04:40 AM

All i can say is that i lost like 20lbs in a month or two! I was in Jr. High so i dont remember the specs..sorry, but GL!! I did everything the same, no extra or less of anything, i dont reccomend that, but i hope it works for you! I had to taken off of it because i became addicted & it stopped working for me!

Amanda04 · 09-30-2007, 07:11 AM

I took it for about 5 to 6 months my 1st year of college and I lost nearly 50lbs while I was on it. I lost like 10 lbs my first week of taking it, but I literally ate next to nothing and drinking was just as bad - now that I know the signs and symptoms of dehydration - I know I was dehydrated 90% of the time I took the Phentermine. Not only that, but I went to the doctor around the 4th month of being on it for a UTI and I was spilling large amounts of ketones in my urine, which I know now is NOT good at all! I was basically starving myself and I didn't realize it because I was still eating and my mindframe wasn't even there, but that is what I was doing. The minute I came off of it I started gaining again and I eventually gained more than I lost back. I wasn't smart with it at all. Not when I was on it and not when I came off it. If I had it to go back and do again, I'd pass.

I know you weren't asking for my whole testimony, but I just wanted to share my experience. It is a quick way to lose, but you have to be sure you change your habits while doing it. I see now all I did wrong, so hopefully you'll have a MUCH better experience.

Good luck!