Just got my prescription...

mif738 · 09-22-2006, 04:12 PM

I just got my prescription for Phentermine 15 mg. My doctor wants me to start out slow to see how i handle it.
I'm going to start taking it on sunday.
I'm also follwoing a diet plan from a weight loss clinic.

Any advice on how to take it? empty stomach or when i'm eating?
Amy other advice?

I'm sorta affraid to use it since I can sometimes give myself anxiety of over thinking things....thats why we are starting out early...I'm just one of those people who reads all the side affects and then panics because i "think" I have all of them.
Any advice how to handle this??

Thanks and wish me luck!

Isa

**beth1010** · 09-22-2006, 04:18 PM

i do that too, do you know how many times i tried to feel my heart beat when i started taking it. i was freakin out. i had taken ephedra back in the day, and i really did that to me. felt like was really zingin.

**sweet4jay** · 09-22-2006, 05:02 PM

Your dr didn't advise you on how to take it??? Does it not say on the prescription bottle how to take it??? I have always heard to take it on an empty stomach & wait about an hour before eating anything. I have ALWAYS done it this way, & to me, it works great!!! That's what my bottle said to do, & I would recommend taking it this way!!! One day last week, I took my pill & then ate about 15 minutes later, (cuz I had no choice --- circumstances...) & I didn't feel like the pill did me ANY good the REST of the day!!! I'll NEVER do that again if I can help it!!!

mif738 · 09-22-2006, 05:08 PM

Joy- I havent picked up my prescription yet, so I'm not sure what the bottle says- i just dropped off the scrpt this morning.

Thanks for the tip though!

**beth1010** · 09-22-2006, 05:12 PM

actually mine says (its a 37.5mg phentermine) to take about 1/2 hour after eating breakfast.

vaslim · 09-22-2006, 05:47 PM

hello! welcome ! my directions actually say take them before eating anything, and that works best for me, ive tried taking them many ways and i find that for me taking them early morning b4 eating with a bottle of water, i like taking them early bc one of the lasting effects is not being able to sleep, i fell asleep at 3:00am and had to get up at 7:30am and im not tired at all. and also its easier for me to control my portions throughout the day.and also try not to worry about the side effects to much,just remember that everybody is different,i worried a little about the side effects to ,but the most surprising effect the pill had on me was that it gave me a calming whatever you say attitude,sort of like a carefree feeling. so good luck and i cant wait to read your post, keep us posted!!!!

rainbow_tears · 09-22-2006, 05:55 PM

good luck and keep us informed as to how you get on.
x

**susanpesek** · 09-23-2006, 12:54 AM

:p Welcome to PhenForum, Isa! I have taken mine on an empty stomach about 5am, about 9am, and today I tried it after lunch. I also have tried it 1/2 before breakfast and 1/2 before lunch; I think I agree with Joy that taking it on an empty stomach before breakfast, is my favorite way to take it, too. Vaslim is right; each of us is different. We are unique individuals and I tend to think each of us has a body that has its own ideas about when it wants to take the phentermine!!:eek:

I am so glad you are here, Isa, and hope you will post more often. We all look forward to Sunday night after your 1st day!