How long to start working???

Majic · 06-15-2006, 02:16 AM

I just started using Phentermine a week ago and i havent lost any weight. This wouldnt be a problem but as i read what others have posted saying they lost 5lb's in a week and sometimes 10lb's in a week i'm starting to wonder whats wrong with me. Also it isnt even curving my appetite. Does it take awhile to get in my system? Is there a chance this pill just wont work for me? And has anyone else incountered this problem, did you eventually start losing weight?

PLEASE HELP

amandads · 06-15-2006, 06:38 AM

It may be that you have a natural High Tolerance to the Phentermine. What mg's are you taking?
I would say if it's the 37.5's and they aren't working for you, that Phentermine is probably the wrong med for you. I'm sorry that it's giving you problems.

Amanda

Majic · 06-15-2006, 11:58 AM

Unfortunately i am using 37.5mg's. I just would hate it if i spent all of this money on the pills and they dont work. I guess i'll try it another few weeks to see if i have any changes if not i guess i'll stop trying. Do you recommend takeing maybe two a day, or even one and a half????

**flgirlie73** · 06-15-2006, 12:14 PM

Majic, what else are you doing to help you try to lose weight? Phentermine is an aid but just taking it isn't going to take the pounds off by itself.

You still have to be aware of what you are eating/control your portions, eat healthy foods and get plenty of water and exercise to see those 5,10,15 pound losses.

Taking more of a drug than is recommended is never a good idea even with something as small as asprin so taking more phen is not a good idea at all.

Majic · 06-15-2006, 06:03 PM

A few weeks before starting Phentermine i changed my eating habits so i'm ok on that part. The only thing i drink is water, and i've been working out maybe about two weeks. I'm guessing maybe its just going to take a little bit longer to work on me than everyone else. How fast did you start loosing weight flgirlie73???

**flgirlie73** · 06-16-2006, 08:51 PM

Magic, I started taking phen on the first of June and as of today I'm down 10 pounds. I lost the first 7 pounds in about a week...I workout for an hour to an hour and a half 5 days a week, drink about 4-5 liters of water a day and really try to get 1200 calories but am struggling with eating that much so it usually ends up being only about 950 to 1000 calories daily.
I've seen other people suggest CLA or B-12 shots to make the phen more effective but I haven't tried either of those. I do take a daily multivitamin though.
Hopefully you will find out what it is you need to make your weight loss effective!