New Memember worried about Migraines

HopeN2Lose · 08-20-2006, 03:24 PM

Hello! I have not started on Phentermine yet but I have placed my order. I am excited to get started after hearing all of the great success stories here. It hit me last week as my baby was starting Kindergarten that I was still carrying my baby weight plus some. I had my three kids within 3 1/2 years. They were so close together that by baby #3 I just could not get the weight off. I did see good results from the South Beach Diet a few years ago by dropping 20 lbs. but recently gained that back after playing the on again/off again thing with antidepressants, which I am off of now. I am hoping to lose 35 pounds. I am a little nervous because I already suffer from migraines and I am worried this might enhance them even more. Does anyone have any advice on how to possibly prevent this? I already take vitamin B daily for them.

**susanpesek** · 08-22-2006, 01:02 PM

Hi, HopeN2Lose! The only thing I have found on migraines and phen is not even trustworthy, but may be interesting for you. I Googled that question and came back with:
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DenisejS
</TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>I recently started taking Phentermine to treat my severe migraine headaches. Prior to this treatment, I suffered from migraines every 2-3 weeks, lasting 3 days each. I've been on Phentermine for 9 weeks now - and NO migraines! For the first time in 10 years, I am migraine free. My doctor monitors me every month. Something in the Phen blocks the migraine trigger, and I feel like I have my life back.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=row2 vAlign=top width="100%" height=28><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%">
<Jonathan>
</TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>That is VERY interesting. I am prone to getting occasional migraines and I do not get headaches from phentermine, unless I combine it with caffeine (a big no-no.) My girlfriend, however, always gets a headache with Adipex, and she does not get migraines.

Any references on this would be great!

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DenisejS
</TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Hi, Jonathan! Your girlfriend should definitely talk to her doctor about Phentermine. I have suffered from migraines for 10 years, had two major surgeries, countless pain drugs, etc. with no relief until I started using this. I'm not 10+ weeks with no headaches at all. If her doctor would like to talk to my doctor about it, let me know and I'll forward that info. Good luck!</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>"
Good Luck and please post if you are able to find out any information about this interaction!
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HopeN2Lose · 08-22-2006, 10:34 PM

Thank you so much! That is very interesting. I have had 3 migraines in the past 7 days but I DID start on Phentermine Sunday and I have not had one since! I am going to keep my fingers crossed. I have not had this much energy in months. I have started getting up at 5 each morning to take my phentermine and to work out before waking the kids for school and having breakfast. I am also walking 3 1/2 miles each evening with a walking buddy. It has been a great combination of energy! I have lost 5 pounds since Sunday. I have also started Weight Watchers in the process. I know most of it has to be water loss but it is motivating to have the waist of my clothes loosen a little. My moods have also improved tremendiously. My only problem so far is not being able to sleep. I am taking the second half of my 37.5 mg about 4:00 each afternoon. Any suggestions on sleep?

KiMMie · 08-22-2006, 10:43 PM

It seems that most people on this site if taking two pills take the other at lunch. Taking it at 4 is probably too late!!! I just started the 37.5 today and took 1/2 at 6 and the other at 11:30 before lunch. Hope this helps...

HopeN2Lose · 08-23-2006, 12:55 AM

Does this need to be like an hour before you eat or maybe on an empty stomach?

**susanpesek** · 08-23-2006, 01:15 AM

HopeN2Lose and KiMMie~
You go, Girls! You are both doing great! And I am so proud for you!
I think it is suggested that in order for the phen to begin its work immediately, that you should take it an hour before breakfast and, if you take the other 1/2 dose, take it an hour before lunch or by 10:30 am. For me that is the very latest time that will allow me to sleep well. I don't need any help in the beginning of my day at 5am, so I save mine and take it about 9 am, after all my coffee has cleared my system.
I pray those nasty migraines stay away and that you both get a great night's sleep!