[mlewis631]

I have been on phentermine for about 12 days now, and I have been very constipated. I know it is kinda gross, but it is about to drive me crazy. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can deal with this. I am being very careful to eat enough fiber and I am drinking lots of water. HELP!

On a brighter note, I have lost 8 lbs in the past 12 days!!

mlewis631

[sweet4jay]

I guess the only thing I could tell ya would be to take a colon cleanser pill or Metamucil, or something like that...
I tend to be constipated on these pills too, so I usually take a colon cleanser capsule about every other night.
GL w/ it! It can get soooo frustrating when you can't poop!!!
At least you lost 8 lbs!!! That's pretty cool!!!

[ckeener1982]

That was a problem I had until someone suggested Milk of Mag. It's the nastiest stuff in the world. But one dose and everything got itself back on track.

Be sure to get lots of water also and by lots of fiber do you mean a lot or more than 25 g? To some people 15 g of fiber is alot. However, I read that 25g is recommended.

Mag citrate is much better than Milk Of Mag at least for taste. Let us know how you're doing.

Always
Colleen

[susanpesek]

Wow! Congratulations, mlewis631, on the 8 pounds lost!

I take iron and need a softener to combat possible constipation. It is a generic form of Colace, over the counter and costs less than $4.00 a month. One in the morning and one at night until the problem resolves, then 1 a day for prevention. No cramps, no immediacy, just relief. WHEW.:o Good luck with that!!