[beanzs]

I am getting my meds today, but my DR only put me on 15 mg, will this even do anything? She said that Phentermine only comes in two doeses, she said if this dose didn't work she would put me on the other, she didn't say what the other dose is and I didn't ask yet. On this forum you all talk of a bunch of different doeses, can someone help me please.

[retsof]

Hi beanzs, welcome to the site! I just started phentermine about a week ago. For more info on how it's gone, please go to my journal on the Weight Loss Forum on this site. (Warning: I have been pretty verbose, so it's a lot to read, but it may help you.)
You may not have the problems I've had, but I think 15 mg is good for starting off. Otherwise you may deal with insomnia and headaches. I've heard that phentermine comes also comes in 30 mg and 37.5 mg. I'd start with a 15 mg, see how you respond, then take it from there. I hope it all goes well for you. Visit other people's journals on the weight loss forum; lots of good information, inspiration and support. Best of success to you!

[Dawn]

I to just started phentermine about a week ago or a little more. Before this time or about a month ago I was on the 15 mg and honestly for me it didn't work. I just don't want you to think that because thats how my body responded that yours will be the same way. Who knows maybe that will be just right for you!!!

I now am on the 30mg and sadly to say after this short period of time even with the 30mg i am not seeing the same effects it is like my body gets immune to them so fast and it is very frustrating!j

Sorry for going on and on off the subject but anyway there is my experience and good Luck to all!!!

[amandads]

15mg actually is probably a good dose to start off with. My Doc started me on the 30's and they were a bit much at the start. I stopped feeling the effects of those after about 3 weeks and then switched to the 37.5 's
I think the 15's are probably a good idea though. The side effects probably won't be quite as strong for you this way. Just remember to tell your Doc that you aren't feeling the effects IF you aren't. If you are feeling them though, stick with them until you don't. Because you WILL build a tolerance to them over time, and you don't want to be on the stronger one and build if faster than you would on the lower dose. Give yourself something to work up to if needed. Also, yes there are more than 2 dosage strengths. Your Doc just may not like giving out the strongest dose though. Give the 15's time and see how they work out for you.

[beanzs]

Thanks for the great reply's! Also does anyone know what is the least amount of calories your body needs in order to lose weight?