questions about side effects

baylie · 08-01-2006, 06:55 AM

Hi I'm new to this forum and phentermine, I have been reading posts ,have a few questions about side effects . If you were going to experience a side effect wouldnt it occur after the first use and not a week later? I'm taking half of the 37.5mgs I have had no side effects except I get really hot like hot flashes and some times goose bumps has anyone experienced this? I felt great about taking this until my friend said her doc wouldnt give her a prescription because phentermine causes heart attacks this scared me and had me nervous . What are the most common side effects ? I guess I just need my mind put at ease about taking this . My doc gave me the ok on phentermine so I figured it was safe even with my history of anxiety . thanks ps Im trying to lose 30 lbs I exercise and eat healthy except for my ben and Jerrys addiction have three kids youngest 18 mos and weight doesnt want to budge .

**susanpesek** · 08-01-2006, 02:15 PM

Welcome to the forum, baylie! Top-Dawg, resident pharmacist, or Amanda, our forum moderator, would know this so I encourage you to send them a private message (PM) and ask. As for me, I felt increasing effects after a month. My doctor told me that fen-phen was a combination of 2 drugs and that was what they took off the market, not the phentermine by itself. It is much safer taken alone. Your doctor would not have prescribed it for you if it weren't; just be sure you ask the owner of this forum, Ian, Amanda or Top-Dawg before accepting an answer. They are totally knowledgeable about these things~ Best of luck and keep posting! :razz:

baylie · 08-01-2006, 06:32 PM

Thank you Susan, what kind od effects did you feel? I feel hot all the time Im sure this is normal.Baylie

**susanpesek** · 08-01-2006, 09:41 PM

:grin: Hi again, baylie~I felt almost no side effects like extra energy but have had the pleasure of not getting immune to it and have been on it since May. I DO get very thirsty, and also have a hard time deeply concentrating. I don't have any problems with this, but I find I do not want to continue concentrating on one task for very long, like long enough to get it completed! :???:

:grin: I am completely able to control my appetite, which is a great BIG thing for me. Able to control food rather than it controlling me, and getting healthy again with good eating and exercise..what else could I ask? I do wish I were losing faster, but each of us is different and we lose according to how active we are, how much food we eat and what kinds we eat. I try to eat protein each time I eat anything and that helps me keep my blood sugars level and helps to keep me from being ravenous!! I DO still get hungry, though.

Are you having any heart concerns?

Post again and let me know how you are doing and maybe what is concerning you. I will be happy to help if I can!

baylie · 08-01-2006, 11:50 PM

Thanks again for your reply no I'm not having any heart symptoms .I just get edgy kind of start something go to the next ,heated always sweaty damp feeling kind of like hot flashes but it is hot in southern California and I weaned my daughter from the breast before I started the Phentermine a week ago and my milk is not dried up yet so that my be triggering hormonal fluxuation causing me to be so hot. My weight is comming off slow to even tho Im not eating hardly anything . Everytime I take a pill its like I'm waiting for a side effect crazy I just dont like taking things but I'm desperate to lose 30 lbs thanks for listening.

**laurelpaig** · 08-02-2006, 04:32 PM

When I stopped breast feeding, I had total hot flashes.

On phentermine, I get super hot too, no energy, but I can control my appetite. Dry mouth, I used to get headaches, but then I up'd my water. Also used to clench my jaw, but I just chew a little gum and that takes care of it. I've lost 30 pounds in 3 months, so i'm pretty happy!

If you feel like there is something fishy going on with your heart, stop taking them immediately! Losing weight isn't worth a heart attack! Are you on any other meds?

Laurel

baylie · 08-03-2006, 10:40 PM

thanks laurelpaig, what mgs are you taking ? And Im not having any heart issues, I read another post and I believe her name was Mal something and she was having heart issues I wander what happened with her she hasnt posted back any ways that scared me I dont want to take these if they can mess up your heart, but Im healthy so Im not going to worry about it just want to lose 30 and then stop taking them. I love this forum everyone is nice and supportive . thanks Baylie