HELP! They're not working for me!

**susanpesek** · 03-01-2008, 02:27 AM

What time do you take them? On an empty tummy that stays empty for an hour?

Did your doctor try anything else? Many times Bontril will be prescribed...what is happening now, Hon?

**goddessmissy** · 03-02-2008, 08:36 AM

Hey there!!

I had the same exact problem my dear but it is now solved!
I was so disappointed, especially after hearing things like, "you will have to FORCE yourself to eat." I told my Doctor and he now has me take 37.5 at 9am and 37.5 at 3pm. It works!!! Now I know what everyone is talking about!
Don't be afraid to ask for a higher dose!

perfection630 · 03-05-2008, 09:58 PM

Well, it's been almost 3 weeks now and I'm still going strong with my pills. I have lost 10 lbs and I am thrilled! I'm eating much better...much healthier things and it's working wonderfully!! Thank you so much for all of your support and advice! I'll keep you informed.

I do have one question though...when do you take your pills? Do you take them on an empty stomach or not? I've been taking my pills on an empty stomach and eating something an hour or two later...am I doing this wrong???

**nursylori** · 03-08-2008, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by perfection630

It's just so very frustrating. I thought that taking these pills was going to be really great for me and it's just not working. I stay hungry all the time. I just don't understand. I have a couple of friends that I work with that are taking the same exact pill and their's are working wonderfully. I just don't know what to do now. Are there different types of Phentermine?? Does the brand name work just the same as the generic? Do I take them before or after I eat breakfast? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks so much!!

I'm in the same boat with you. The first few days of taking it, I had to make myself eat and I was able to lose 11 pounds. Well, the past few days, I've been hungry pretty much every waking hour. I have to consciously make myself not eat. I'm still eating healthy and still exercising. I drink plenty of water and fluids and totally avoid simple carbs like soda, sweets and white flour and rice. According to my scales, I've gained 3.5 pounds since my 11 pound weight loss and I'm stuck there now. I feel like I'm experiencing opposite effects of the Phen. Everyone talks about how their appetite is decreased and their energy level is increased. Well, I have NEVER felt the increase in energy since starting Phen a week and a half ago. I feel sluggish and tired most of the time. Maybe this med is just not for me.

**special08** · 03-08-2008, 03:17 PM

I have been taking Phen for a week now. I have not lost any weight. My appetite has decreased and I am drinking a gallon of water a day. I get on the treadmill for 30 minutes every other day. Help!
I never had a weight problem until I had my hysterectomy 4 years ago. I have tried everything to lose the weight. Nothing seems to be working. Any suggestions?