Phentermine is Poison

**luvmy8** · 08-04-2008, 09:33 PM

I'm sorry, yes, your right. It killed my appetite. Because I was so sick with a migraine and so nauseous that I couldn't even get out of bed. Took it at 9am, by 4pm was curled in bed like a baby. Of course the only thing I could take was Tylenol. Big help that was (not). Slept until 10am today and woke up with what felt like the worst hangover in history. (Never had one so not really sure what one feels like) Anyone, have any other recommendations that won't make me sick? It was only 15mg by the way.......

**susanpesek** · 08-04-2008, 11:20 PM

What is it that prompted your reply? Were you responding to something about the medicine you are taking or to taking phentermine or another condition? Did you get your prescription from your regular pharmacist?Do you think you may have taken anything that might have reacted adversely with the phentermine?

PLEASE update us, even though it's only been a couple hours. We are all concerned..

phenewbie · 08-05-2008, 12:34 AM

Talk to your doctor/pharmacist, wait a few days and then if the doc says it's cool, I suggest try again. It may be the Phentermine, or it may have happened whether you took anything that day or not! If you just can't take Phentermine (you call it a poison, it saved my life!) then there are other pills you can try. I'm on Phendimetrazine and I can tell you it doesn't give me side effects that Phentermine does. At ALL.

**sahmof4** · 08-05-2008, 05:10 AM

Most importantly where did you purchase it from ? A Dr. or over the internet ? That would make a huge difference right there. If you got them over the internet then they were probably fake since it is illegal to order it that way now and that would explain why you felt so lowsy.

Otherwise if you got them from a Dr. or weightloss clinic here is my other two cents. Wow your really sensitive because that's the lowest dose they have of phen.

What I also think is the side effects are to strong for you right now and you can not split a 15 mg capsule into 1/2 or less of a dosage. kwim ?

Eat something first half an hour before you take it and May I suggest taking it every other day to lessen the side effects until your body adjusts itelf to this medicine.

Try also Drinking 100oz's of water this will help with some side effects by keeping yourself hydrated. Being dehydrated on this medicine can put you in the hospital.

Plus eating 5 or 6 small mini meals a day, maybe you will not feel as sick with a little food on her stomache.

I reassure you all of these side effects should be only the first three days or so which are the worst of it, usually and should lighten up after that. Try and be patient especially if you have a significant amount of weight to lose. If used properly as a tool to relearn better healthier eating habits and being able to drop some dangerous weight then it would be well worth to give it a few days for the side effects to dissipate.

Absolutely stay away from caffeine on this drug it can enhance the jittery feeling. It's Never a good idea to mix two stimulants anyways. Plus caffeine helps excrete the phen out of your system faster making it not work as good or at doing its job.

Of course we are not Dr.'s and can only offer our advice so if you really have alot of concern you should speak with your DR.

Hope I've helped some and hopefully others will reply soon.
If all else fails and you feel this drug is not for you then speak with your Dr. and alot of times they will let you try something else they probably have quite a few out.

Best of luck to you. ttyl c.c.

**ilovemymedic** · 08-06-2008, 06:38 PM

Hello,

I have had similar symptoms. Currently, I get a migraine about once a month while on this medication. It sucks! I get very nauseated and dizzy. It doesn't happen all that often, which is great! It usually occurs because of your spike in blood pressure. That is why even though you take tylenol or ibuprofen, it doesn't necessarily take the head ache away. I sometimes have to take prescription vicodin to get it to subside. You usually have to wait it out until your blood pressure stabilizes. The best thing is to rest and even though you feel super sick try not to get stressed out and move too much. It is a terrible side-effect, but I'd much rather occasionally experience these side-effects than to die young because of the side-effects of obesity. you have to weigh the positives and negatives and what is more important to you. This drug has cured my depression, given me energy I never thought I'd have again, and caused amazing weight-loss results! 20 lbs lost a month is unheard of! I wish you luck and hope you feel better. =)

Dana

**luvmy8** · 08-08-2008, 04:47 AM

Sorry guys. My internet service went down for a few days. First, if I sounded mean in my initial post, I'm sorry. I was really just let down. (and I'll admit, a little angry. at who? I don't know) Anyway, I definitely went to my Family Practice doctor for my Phentermine. I was soooo excited. I've spent 2 months reading this whole website, I swear. I was studying all of the different weight loss "stuff" that I could use. Phentermine seemed to be my answer. I was a little nervous because of all of the side effects but I figured I was armed with knowledge and ready to go. I was NOT ready to be blindsided with a major migraine. I seriously wanted to cut my head off it hurt so bad. I was psyched when I wasn't seeing any adverse side effects from 9am to about 2pm. I was guzzling water like crazy. I was eating small meals every few hours. I thought I was doing everything right. I'm so bummed now. I went to a nutritionist today and got my first B12/Lipo injection and a bottle of Chromate and a bottle of Diucaps. I'm skeptical, I know I won't get the same results that I would have gotten from the Phentermine but I'm scared to take another one. The nutritionist said it would go away after a few days and he could give me pills to help with the headache but I'm afraid now. I have 8 kids and can't afford to be down like that. Thank God my husband handled everything. I was seriously in bed from about 4pm until 10am the next morning. ???????????

phenewbie · 08-08-2008, 02:34 PM

I wouldn't waste my money on that stuff to be perfectly honest..... b12? Whoop-di-do.

Try another diet pill if you're afraid to stick with it.

**luvmy8** · 08-09-2008, 07:29 AM

Phenewbie:::I'm not an idiot, first of all. Second, I actually feel pretty good on the B12/Lipo shots and the pills. I feel more energetic. I got more done today than I have in a week!! I'm pretty excited about that. Annnndddd..........I didn't crave sweets at all today. I realized that late in the evening I wasn't craving sweets before bed. Soooo, I'll let your slightly mean comment slide cuz Phentermine makes you crabby. (Read one of your posts)