[sarahd]

ok at my last Dr. appt i asked if i could get my dose of phentermine 37.5 increased and they told me that there was a new law that limits the amount you could get a month idk if they meant just here in arkansas or everywhere but when i was on it b-4 i had asked if the Dr. would up me to 1 n 1/2 pills aday and he had no problem with it then plus i have known others that got up to 2 pills aday...... does anyone know anything about this????

[susanpesek]

As far as know, the doctors have to substantiate all controlled drug prescriptions.

State regulations can limit consumer amounts available per month. I think the pharmacist would know. Please let us know if you find out!

[amyrj]

What I know is that they no longer give you a higher dose, it pretty much stops at 37.5. I do not think that it is safe to increase your dose on your own.
My Dr. also has me come in once a week to weigh and once a month for a physical and Rx. She also told me that according to the "law", we are only suppose to take it for 3 months, then off 3 months....
I have one more month to go...**sigh** With that I have to kick up my cardio and NOT EAT sugar!! LOL!

[sarahd]

thank yall and yes i did ask and arkansas for sure only allows 1 37.5 a day :o( but i switched to bontril for this month so when i get my next month of phen maybe it will workin good again oh & ps i really dig the bontril it may not give u the energy but i works for hunger control :o) so thats some good with the bad lol

[tany]

My doctor told me that Phentermine can only be used for 3 to 6months max and no longer. That really stinks for the person above who will only get it for 3 months. I hope my doctor extends it to the full 6 months for me. I just started on it this Monday and I have lost 6 lbs so far. I am hoping that if I am on it for the full 6 months that I can drop at least 50. But maybe that is wishful thinking....