First day on Phentermine

**curious** · 03-30-2007, 07:41 PM

Hello,

I just got my 37.5mg TRx yesterday and took 1/2 of the tablet this morning. I feel different, almost like I'm vibrating on the inside (and not in a naughty way), like I could electrify a small city. I'm not jittery and I can't say I notice any change in appetite. I know it'll be a few days before I can gage the effects, but what does Phentermine feel like to you? I've heard some describe it as making them "happy, shiny people" and others talk about the energy boost. What does it do for you? How did you know when to increase your dose?

Thanks in advance for any advice. All is welcome!

Jeannie

**squeekie** · 03-30-2007, 08:50 PM

Is there a reason you only took 1/2 ? Was that how it was prescribed? In general you should feel a decrease in your appetite with little or no interest in food along with a slight increase in your energy level that tends to come in spurts.

**jrjszats** · 03-31-2007, 04:51 PM

Mine was prescribed as 1/2 a tab for the first 3-4 days andd then 1 tab later. It made me very tired and lifeless feeling. I had absolutely NO interest in food the first day and a half and had to force myself to eat. Even once I started feeling hunger pangs, I was not interested in food. I did feel like when I woke up, I could stay up and was instantly awake (but I was able to go back to sleep).

I'm only taking 1/2 tab a day every other day because I felt too "drugged" taking a whole one.

**curious** · 03-31-2007, 06:19 PM

Squeekie - The doctor recommended I start with 1/2 of the tablet and increase to a whole if needed. Today is day 2 and i just took another 1/2. I still don't know if I felt less hungry during the day. I went to a party last night and was tempted by all of the goodies. So even though I chose not to indulge, I very much wanted to. But it was late, so maybe the medication had worn off by then?

jrjszats - Is the 1/2 tablet every other day working for you? How long have you been taking it that way?

Thanks for your input,

Jeannie

**squeekie** · 03-31-2007, 09:06 PM

curious-If it hasn't interrupted your sleep, try taking 1/2 in the morning and the other half in the afternoon to keep you from being tempted at night.

rainbow_tears · 03-31-2007, 09:14 PM

If 1/2 is working for you then stick with it, why add more if there is no need?
x

**matndrew** · 04-01-2007, 02:07 AM

Has anyone experienced tingling in their legs (especially after exercise)?

**susanpesek** · 04-01-2007, 01:52 PM

'Morning! Side effects should be very minimal after 7 days. If they are not, it may be your body is having a 'reaction' rather than a side effect. Especially with the leg tingling.
Though it could be a very norml thing for you, I'd look it up. WebMD has a new and improved symptom checker that can benefit you. Try it out!