[chefb]

hello all!
i was prescribed phentermine 37.5 by a dr. last week. i started thursday and took 1 whole pill as rx. i felt a little shakey and thought on friday i'd only take 1/2. long story short, after figuring out that i obviously need the whole pill, i took a whole one today again. my plan is to take one a day, when i wake up, on an empty stomach. does anyone have any idea of how long it might take to really get in my system? i need to lose some weight and know in my head that i'll be motivated to work even harder when i see results. i was only given an rx of 30 and have to go back in a month for a check up. i really need to lose some weight quickly. does anyone have ideas or information to help? also, i was told to eat low carb, not low cal.

suggestions?

[mommyofkassandcora]

Hi.. glad you are here! I would suggest to drink at least 1/2 of your weight in ounces of water everyday. Eat 5-6 small healthy meals to keep your metabolism going and exercise.
You don't want to eat too little or your body will hold on to the fat.
Hope this helps!

[mandymr]

You could also split the pill and take it in two doses to ease up on the jitters. One at breakfast and one at lunch.

[susanpesek]

Hi, Chefb, and welcome!
You bought them at your hometown pharmacy? If you take them on an empty tummy that REMAINS empty for at least 45 minutes, you should see some difference.

I like these ideas, to drink lots of water and also the splitting, 1/2 an hour before breakfast and lunch.

Can't recommend taking them past mid-morning.

PM me if you need some extra help~

[chefb]

Originally Posted by mandymr

You could also split the pill and take it in two doses to ease up on the jitters. One at breakfast and one at lunch.

thanks mandy...i should try that tomorrow.

[msmartini]

Definately wait an hour before eating after taking it.