[krista]

I started real phentermine today, after two attempts to order it online, both which returned ineffective or fake pills... another story. So, my doctor prescribed 37.5. (I had not thought he would; but because I have high blood pressure and have been progressively gaining weight, he wrote the prescription and gave me a diet plan to follow).

I was really afraid to take the pills, because of the many threads I've read about being jittery and rapid heart rates. I took a little less than half at 6am and a little more at 8am, for a total of half. Felt fine. I worked out at 1pm and took the other half at 3pm (later in the day than recommended). Felt fine. I made a low fat dinner and got real sleepy about 7:30 p.m. This is great! The only side effect I've had today is a headache, from about 6pm until now. My appetite has been controllable. Didn't crave sweets and ate right. I'm about to pass out, and it's 11:15pm.

So far, so good.

[pigpen065]

Welcome, krista!! We are glad to have you join the forum!

I'm sorry that you had a bad experience with your purchases online, but I am happy that your dr has prescribed it for you! It is SO much safer going through your dr, especially if you have problems like high blood pressure.

Taking 1/2 in the morning and the other 1/2 in the afternoon is a great way to start off...you could even try just taking 1/2 in the morning and seeing how you do...some don't even need to take that second 1/2 at lunchtime, but some do, so you can try different things out to see what will work best for you.

Sometimes headaches occur when first starting the phen because we are making an effort to change our diets and taking away certain foods or drinks will cause a headache for a few days until we become used to it...like chocolate or caffeine. And sometimes it just happens...because! lol! Don't be afraid to take some tylenol or ibuprofen to help with it.

Use the control of your appetite to make healthy changes in your habits...that will benefit you so much when you have reached your goal and go off the phen.

Keep up the good work!! Please keep us posted on your progress!

[susanpesek]

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