Wasn't Expecting THIS,eep!

**rowan** · 06-30-2008, 01:24 PM

Hi, everyone.

I am new here and just started 37.5 mg of Phentermine one time daily, and now I am on Day 3.

My doctor prescribed this for me upon my request to help me lose about 60 lbs. He asked a series of questions about my life - work, family, how my husband treats me (?), etc. I guess it was an assessment-type deal. He never did ask if I had any past problems with drug abuse, as it may have been helpful.

I was thinking Phen would just be a stronger version of Dexatrim or something, but 30 minutes after taking it, I realized it was much more.

I'm somewhat scared of this drug, as it seems to be a lot like street amphetamines that I was addicted to for 10 years. I've been clean for 11 years now, but after taking Phen, it is almost the exact same high as meth. If I took 2 or more, I'm sure I could acheive the same high.

I have mixed feelings about this drug. On the one hand, the sight of food has repulsed me going on three days now, and I feel I can lose weight. On the other hand, how am I supposed to work on gaining good eating habits if I can't eat at all, lol. I'm hoping my appetite comes back SOMEWHAT, as no one can live without food.

The scariest part is though that after my morning pill yesterday, and only on Day 2, I found myself nibbling a little bite off a second pill, not because I was hungry, but because I had stuff to do and it was giving me the energy (getting me high enough) to do it.

After years of strugging with hypothyroidism and having such a low metabolism, this was an incredible relief to have a day where I didn't get tired and have to nap.

I can see myself getting addicted to this pill, and I definately don't like that thought.

I'll bet a lot of people get addicted to this.

Anyhow, besides all that, it gives me cottonmouth, a nasty taste in my mouth, and a feeling of strangeness with feelings of weirdness thrown in, lol. When does THAT feeling end?

Anyhow, thanks for listening.

Thats all

**susanpesek** · 06-30-2008, 04:30 PM

YIKES!!! ROWAN! Forgive me for not seeing this and responding sooner. I am doing so now. Do NOT take the pill. I will post this box just to let you know I am here and continue responding and post again in a few minutes.....

**susanpesek** · 06-30-2008, 04:41 PM

...continuing...often times doctors get in a hurry and just skip over steps that seem mundane but are critically important. That question should have been addressed in your medical history.

ANYWAY. You have done right to know it is dangerous for you. If you feel drawn to it in any degree, step away 100%. Phone him and be blunt. He will find another way to help you.

I once had a friend who had me 'hold' her meds. She was given 1/2 every morning, never more. She pre-planned her meals the day before, measured and bagged them, and ate them from my frig the following day. I assisted her in weaning from the pills. She is the only previously addicted person I have ever advised to try phentermine for weight loss. The body seems to be pre-primed for a high in some individuals.

What are you going to do? Make an advised decision with a WISE individual and with ALL the facts, Hon.

**rowan** · 07-01-2008, 12:45 PM

Thanks for the concern. I am still trying to decide if I am going to continue with this. The wisest person I know to consult with who has all the facts and knows me better than anyone, is me, and I feel I can nip the problem in the bud today.

As far as if I am going to continue, I am taking charge. This morning, I'm thinking I'll hold off a day and see what tomorrow brings, and in the process, maybe get a good night's sleep!

Thanks for your support.

Rowan

carobrannan · 07-09-2008, 08:02 PM

Rowan,

I know exactly how you feel. I am a recovering drug addict and alcoholic and I have been sober for 3 years.

My doctor is aware of this and is very careful about prescribing pills to me because I was a prescription pill junkie by the end of my "career."

I don't know if you have a sponsor or not, or if you're in a 12-step program. Its okay for me to take these in my program, but they may not be for you. There is a sort of split on whether this type drug is okay at my AA group. My sponsor believes that if you are honest with your doctor, that they know your history (call him!!!), that the meds are prescribed, and you are with doctor's supervision, that it is fine. But I think you should talk to the doctor about it...and if you don't want to talk to him/her, you probably shouldn't be taking it. You know what I mean?

That nibbling thing is a problem. Huge. My doctor put me on the 30mg capsules that I take in the morning. Maybe you could try that rather than taking it yourself 3 times a day.

I'm taking it, but I was not an amphetamine user so it is a bit different. I know that I avoid all hallucinogens and tranquilizers because that is what I like. If that helps any...my sobriety is much more important to me than my weight.

If you want to talk, I'm here!

utahmommy · 07-10-2008, 05:33 PM

Im a former Meth addict as well and I understand exactly what you are saying. I have been on and off phen for almost a year.

I also take a little extra if I have stuff to do, or if I want to stay out late and so on.

I control it though, I dont do it often enough for it to even worry me. I think as long as you can control yourself... which you can. You will be fine.

Just because we were drug addicts doesnt mean we are the same people now and are doomed.

You will be fine. Just stay in control.

**susanpesek** · 07-11-2008, 12:37 AM

I just wanted to say that I think it is SUPER that you have opened up to each other and to us. I am a firm believer that we can do anything if we all do it together.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PROGRESS!!!

utahmommy · 07-12-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by susanpesek

I just wanted to say that I think it is SUPER that you have opened up to each other and to us. I am a firm believer that we can do anything if we all do it together.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PROGRESS!!!

That we have opened up to one another and to you guys? So, we are different than the rest of you? 'Us' people need to stick together? Are you kidding me?

Quit trying to hard. Some of YOU people will never go through ANYTHING as hard as some of US. Your overly bubblegum attitude that I'm sure is quite the lie is overwhelming to the rest of US REAL people.

Your the moderator of a forum. There is no need for you to try to give everyone e-hugs. You just p x x s some of US off.

And as for the advice for the OP to NOT take the phen. You don't know, your not a DR (I'm assuming) it is illegal for you to give medical advice. You need to figure out a different way to have a power trip... that way is going to get you in trouble.