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stimpy6298 · 03-24-2009, 03:28 PM

Hi, my name is Renee and I am 24 years old. I started phentermine on Feb. 20, 2009. I have read that you are only supposed to stay on it a couple weeks. My dr told me to come back in 3 months and I have 4 refills left. I take 37.5mg in the morning. How long have guys been on it? I don't really have any side effects except the dry mouth

I do notice at night I can rage a little. Don't know if that is the med or not. I'm not crazy.

I have also started tracking my meals for the day on my fitnesspal.com and go to the gym 5/weeks for 60-90 min. I love the gym, wouldn't think I would ever say that.

I would love to hear other peoples stories.

nadine529 · 03-24-2009, 03:39 PM

Hi Renee. I am fairly new to Phentermine too. I've only been on it for 2 weeks. I do get a little hyper if I don't watch my caffeine & also get dry mouth, which actually helps a bit in keeping me focused on drinking my water.

My doctor only prescribes on a month to month basis. I imagine every doctor is different. I also think that if you have a lot of weight to lose, a doctor will keep you on it longer. There is also a point when you may plateau, so at that time, your doctor may want you to take a break from the Phentermine for a bit and then perhaps re-prescribe.

Looks like you are doing great so far according to your ticker!

**spice2621** · 03-25-2009, 12:09 AM

Hello there!! Just wanted to come by and say welcome aboard! Just know we are all here for support. Be sure and drink plenty of water and keep us updated with your progress...take care and have a great night!

iwntbellyshirt · 03-31-2009, 12:30 PM

that is very interesting about only be on phentermine for 2weeks. Most clinics and dr. that I've read about or been too will put you on it for 3 mnths max with regular check ups. Then take a break from it and represcribe later if needed...I don't think I would like only 2weeks but I guess it depend on how much weight one needs to lose.

nadine529 · 03-31-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by iwntbellyshirt

that is very interesting about only be on phentermine for 2weeks. Most clinics and dr. that I've read about or been too will put you on it for 3 mnths max with regular check ups. Then take a break from it and represcribe later if needed...I don't think I would like only 2weeks but I guess it depend on how much weight one needs to lose.

I think you may have misunderstood my post? Maybe? haha...I had only been taking it for 2 weeks when I posted. My doc presribes one month at a time, and for me that's not gonna cut it. Hoping my doc will re-prescribe at my next check up.

almostthere2010 · 03-31-2009, 04:57 PM

welcome!!!

I was on 15mg my 1st month
2nd month 30mg then just starting my 3rd month 30mg today. my doctor does month to month also but said I can stay on it up to 6 months....next month he is most likely going to increase it to 37.5 mg

good luck with your weight loss

**susanpesek** · 04-01-2009, 07:03 PM

Hi, Ren. I am sorry it had taken me SO long to get to this thread.

Most prescribe it in 4 week intervals for a maximum of 3 months. That's all it takes to change your habits and learn to eat correctly.

Rage, like all contentment-related feelings, is one of the emotions this can add or detract from. Let the doctor know. He may step you up or down...

Here's what I did.You be sure to change your habits so this will never have to be re-done!