[orion]

Hi Everyone!! I am so glad I found this forum. I have been taking Phentermine for 8 weeks now, I have lost 20 lbs to date. I have been caring around 35 extra pounds since I had my second child 3 years ago and tried everything to get it off and this was the only thing that worked. I do have a question though. How long should you stay on it and are there any long term side affects?

Thanks, Orion

[loveski]

Hi Orion,

I think your doctor will be best judge of how long you can stay on phen. The typical time frame seems to be 3 months on and then at least one month off, and if you have more weight to lose you can do another 3 months. Other people have stayed on longer or shorter depending on what their doc tells them. Personally, I have not hurt of any long term side effects, I think it just losses its effect after 3 months. I think the only downfall is that many people use phen as a crutch and don't change their lifestyles and gain the weight back and more after going off phen. Good Luck, and congrats on your progess so far. 20lbs is great!!!!!!!

[susanpesek]

Hi, ORION and congratulations on your loss! It is usually prescribed a month at a time, up to 3 months.
We are glad to have you here~

[orion]

Thank you so much, I am glad I found this site.

[sahmof4]

[sahmof4]

Like Susan said up to 3 months max. That should give you plenty of time to learn new eating habits.

The shorter the span used the less more serious affects will happen. There are a wide variety, I would maybe google it.

ttyl cc

[sahmof4]