has anyone ever used phentermine and what are the side effects?
107793
It is a Diet Pill. It speeds up your heart rate and it makes you feel like doing other things beside eat.  I lost 76lbs. on it once but gained 100 back when I quit taking them.  Good Luck.
607665
All these diet pills work but have dangerous side effects. Even the one that don't contain effidrane they still contain really strong ingredents that cause weight loss.  I know listening to someone tell you how bad something is for you doesn't make you not want to try it.  Especally if you heard the results that people get from them.  The truth is people do take these products everyday and have no side effects.  But at any time they can!  I use to take Xantrax I thought it was a miracle drug.  I would take it for 4-8 weeks and usually loss around 25lbs and still be able to eat what ever I wanted and not have to work out.  I took it off and on for about 2yrs until I had a reaction.  When I say reaction I mean I felt like I was dying.  I broke out in cold sweats,  started vomiting, couldn't stand up, racing heart, and elivated blood pressure.  I never understand how serious this medication could be.  If you look at the package it says it hasn't been evaluated by the FDA.  This means that they do not do proper testing on the products and there side effects before putting them on the market.  I quite taking the product and luckily so far I don't have any permint damage.  I could take years for such side effects to show up.  The major side effect is heart damage.  I knew someone that had a stroke taking this same product.  He finally can walk again but he is semi-parilized on the right side of his body.  I fill so bad everytime I see him because this could have been me.  I am so thankful I had the since to stop.
298492
Phentermine can cause strokes & heart attacks.  You may become dependent on the drug.  Patients become very irritable.  I wouldn't recommend it for anyone.  There are other ways to lose weight.
919660
not as far as i know. ive been on it a while, and havent noticed any problems. if anything, ive lost weight :)
809053
I have taken celexa for years, i love it! I had no depression but severe panic disorder!  I do great with it.  as for side effects i really do not know because i have gained weight ut could be do to having kids and i am not real intrested in sex but could be because i am tired from kids all day.  it is well worth trying it though!
374404
One major downside is the stimulants that many diet pills, drinks and bars have in them.  Another thing to be wary of is that they don't always list all of their ingredients.  I went with a shake from a company called Herbalife.  It was supposed to be just a nutrient shake (like Ensure, only cheaper).  What was  not disclosed to me was that one of the herbs was MaHuang (Ephedrine ... one of the components of FenFen).  That is 10 times worse than caffine!  It landed me in the hospital with a heart attack one week ago today after only one week of using it.  Never use Ma Huang or Ephedra (Ephedrine).  It can cause heart issues and stroke even if you are healthy.  Many other diet trends can deprive your body of full nutrition.  The safest, best and most effective way to lose weight is eat smaller portions and moderate exercise.
720612
If you are overweight enough to REALLY need phentermine, you should be able to get a prescription from a doctor. It's also 3x cheaper that way.\nSorry, but it's the truth.  And these internet drug shippers don't always ship you what you think you're buying.
952609
Phentermine!!, last year I lost 30 pounds, they're really good, but you have to have a prescription from your doctor...!
324606
this drug is usually well tolerated, but here are some of the possible side effects. loss of appetite, insomnia, weight loss, emotional lability, abdominal pain (stomachache) and depression.
464751
I believe it is called tenuate phentermine.
780017
If you plug "phentermine" into the Yahoo or Google search engine, you will find lots of sources.  But are you sure you want to take this stuff.  The side effects are pretty awful.  Check this out, for example:\n\n"If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking phentermine and seek emergency medical attention: \n\n"* an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); \n\n"*an irregular heartbeat or very high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or \n\n"* hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or confusion. \n\n"Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur.  . . . talk to your doctor if you experience\n\n" restlessness or tremor, \nnervousness or anxiety, \nheadache or dizziness, \ninsomnia, \ndry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth, \ndiarrhea or constipation, or \nimpotence or changes in your sex drive. \n\n "Phentermine is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually. \n\n"Side effects other than those listed here may also occur."\n\nhttp://health.yahoo.com/drug/d00806a1#d00806a1-sideeffects\n\nI just don't think it's worth fooling around with this stuff.  But it is easy to find if you are determined and don't care about irregular heart beats and a loss of sex drive."  Good luck, whatever you decide!!
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I'm on phentermine right now.\nI was on it a few years ago and lost 58 lbs in 4 months but I didn't diet or exercise while losing or afterward, and gained it back.  After 3-6 months the pills stop working and you become addicted. Stop taking them when they stop working!  My friend has been on it for several years and is severely addicted.  She can't function if she doesn't take it daily.  \nThe pros: I lost 18 lbs this month as opposed to 7 last month (everything else the same).\nThe cons: hot flashes, thirsty, can't fall asleep, can't stay asleep, dry eyes.\nThis is a PRESCRIPTION drug.  Your doctor has to check you out before prescribing it--unlike those over the counter and sold on TV non-FDA approved pills which don't work adn that's why they don't care who busy them.\nI get so angry at people who scoff at prescription diet pills.  They obviously aren't overweight and have no idea what it's like to have a screwed up metabolism.  The pills are meant as a jumping-off  point.  You lose a little weight, feel better about yourself, learn how to eat less and move more, and then go on doing it after you stop taking the pills.  I didn't do it right last time and that's MY fault--not my doctor's or the drug's fault.
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Yes, I have lost 60 lbs using a combination of Adipex, diet (came from my doctor with the prescription discount card for the Adipex, and exercise (30-45 minutes 5 days a week on a recumbent bike plus strength training 2 days a week). My doctor is now tapering me off of the Adipex as it is intended for short term use only and I am now at my goal weight (125 lbs!!!) \n\n\nEveryone is different but the side effects I had were increased thirst, trouble sleeping the first 2 weeks (I now take my pill earlier in the day and I sleep like a baby), mild constipation the first three weeks (Make sure you get enough fiber in your diet, it really helps).\n\nOverall, I feel really great on the Adipex. It really kills your appetite, so make sure you eat. I joined an online support group of phentermine (generic Adipex) users and it was obvious that the ones who have the most trouble are the ones who are not eating hardly anything at all. The one's who don't eat start losing their hair, and their skin breaks out; they have no energy, get severe mood swings and headaches, etc. These are side effects of starvation not Adipex use. So please follow a balanced diet and eat at least 1200 calories a day. \n\nI would not buy Adipex or phentermine on-line either. Find a weight loss doctor, he will give you a program tailored to you and monitor your progress each month, and answer all of your questions, and help you to keep the weight off once you get off of the Adipex. Also the Adipex is cheaper at your local pharmacy than on-line ($30-40/month instead of $80-120). The doctor can give you a card so that you never pay over $46.10 for the Adipex at your pharmacy. My doctor charges $25 for the visit each month, and I pay $35 at the pharmacy. A friend of mine, who is also seeing the same doctor, gets hers for $10 because her insurance covers this medication. \n\nGood luck. I am living proof that you can succeed, and achieve your weight loss goals. Now go buy that bikini!!!
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Yeah, it does that.\nThe Phentermine website has a section on taking Phentermine with other drugs so you don't get that "wearing off" effect but it's not clear on whether you still get addicted or not.  I have a friend who is addicted to it--she can't function without it anymore.\nI've figured out that when the pill stops working, it's not only that I'm "used" to it, but I'm on the edge of addiction.\nI pushed my last prescription for 2 1/2 months and I should have stopped at 2. I had a hard time getting off it.\nThat's the WORSt part of this drug--that it wears off.
842445
Phentermine can be dangerous as hell! Talk to a doctor (a good one for christ sake) before you get yourself into that.  Good Luck!  Ciao!\n-C
993757
Phentermine diet pills are banned-and with good reason!\nPlease watch the film called REQUIEM FOR A DREAM.\nAll the woman wanted to do was just lose some weight so that she could wear her old favoufrite red dress -she ended up a mental case...
335676
I haven't heard of any side effects. You could try Google?