[linda]

When I take Phentermine I get real irratable and depressed. Everyone gets on my nerves and the world is gray and dull. I also worry excessively. But it works great on the appetite. How can I counter act the bad side effects? I have tried 5-htp, st. johns wort, lexapro and prozac. Nothing works. Any suggestions?

[tammyrenee]

I have the same problem Linda, my husband has jokingly (i think) said he doesnt want to come home my kids tell the family to stay clear of mom today or something of that matter.I liked how the phen helped me with the weightloss i lost 15 lbs. I also tried 5 htp it is also supposed to help the phen sort of boost it. I read a article by a dr that he prescribes his patients to get 5htp and take it along with the phen , but it didnt help me i started on 2-3-06 i was at 150 so i didnt have a whole lot of weight to lose ( i had already lost most of my weigh before i got pregnant w/my son who is three now ) but i needed to loss what i gained during preg.on mar 5th i finally felt it wasnt worth it i had built the resistance up so i stopped taking.But that is me it effects all people differently i hope someone else may have a good sollution for you. What has helped me is i drink a gallon of water a day so it still helps me feel full and i still take otc stuff to help also but since im so close to where i want to be i just kinda look at it like hey i made it here it was hell but i did im sure as hell not going back!Whishing you lots of luck on your journey.

[Kay]

I have spent the whole day on the net trying to prove I'm not crazy and that Phentermine has something to do with my Gray mood, anger, irratability, and anxiety attacks.
I started taking Phentermine 6 months ago (off and on). This same thing happened early on when I was taking a full pill everyday. I talked to my mom about how out of character I felt. When I cut down to 1/2 pill each day or 1 pill every 3 days, I felt much better but still a little weird, but, I could tolerate myself. Now that I've lost about 25 lbs. I wanted to lose the last 20 quickly so I started taking a whole pill everyday for the past 3 weeks. I'm an active person that loves life, loves socializing, and exercise. Lately, I feel like the world is against me, I take everything personal, and I have anxiety attacks daily. I also can't catch my breathe and experience shallow breathing just sitting.

I decided this morning that I can't afford to live like this to look good. I'm quitting Phentermine, and am going to exercise and eating right on my own to lose the last 20lbs. Listen to your loved ones.. they love you the way you are now. I suggest trying half a pill or even better, eliminating all starches and sugar from your diet. (i promise you'll lose about 2lbs a week).

[chansam]

I know the feeling. I dont feel like myself when Im taking it. I have been on it for a long time, so I dont know if that makes a differance. But I can tell the differance when Im not on them. And also I thought the moodiness was from my diet, waiting to long between meals. I didnt relize that it was the pills.

[jc_lady]

I am bipolar and prone to depression. I have only been taking Phentermine for a week but have not noticed any depression or mania. I hope that you all feel better soon. I know how horrible it is to be depressed and feel for you all.

[top-dawg]

Hi, jc_lady, I sent you a pm in answer to your question. It is very important that you read it immediately. The combination of medication you are taking w/phen is harmful, in addition, it will render 2 of them useless.And unfortunately Lithium and Pamelor are know to cause weight gain. I know I said this in the pm I sent you but you do need to check w/doc first for any meds. There is a weight control medication that could conceivably interact well w/ what you are taking now. Talk to your doc, hon .Ok Good Luck, top-dawg :(

[rachelrmf]

I get a little short at the end of the day, but mainly the only side effects i get are very strong sex drive (which i had none before) and small head ach at the end of the day

[rain44]

I have only taken phentermine for two days and today day three I decided not to take any and I had a huge break down...There were a couple other factors, but nothing to break down for like I did....The two days I took the pill I felt gloomy off and on, then today was melt down city....I am taking 30mg A173...The first day I took one pill and the second I took two because I felt it had worn off....Was this melt down from taking too many or not taking it at all or just one of the bad side effects of trying to loose weight? I also take an otc sleeping pill made by Equate it is called sleep aid liquidcaps....is that ok to take with phentermine?? And my friend takes Lunesta to sleep is that ok with phentermine, as she is taking it too?? Thank you for any help....