What is the REAL truth about Phentermine?
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Ive taken Phentermine for 6 months now, Ive lost 80 LBS. I dont know why it doesnt cause heart desease. But, It is very safe. I love it! The doctor stopped giving it to me, cuz, after taking it for so long, your body becomes used to it and it stops working. It is a very good diet drug.
900780
I have lost 73 pounds in 8 months with phentermine, but do see a doctor. I would never order meds on-line. Check with a doctor where you're at and have him prescribe them. Any weighloss program should have them or know where to get them.
528524
Phentermine Hydrochloride is what Phentermine is.\nYes, phentermine is half of phen-fen BUT the other half is no longer prescribed nor is the combination.  Phentermine on its own does not cause the damage that the combination did (actually most of the damage was done by the other drug).
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Pharmaton has been tested in large groups of people for more than 2 years taking 3 capsules a day, and it has demonstrated not to have any side effects. In fact it doesn't promotes overweight as some people think.\nThe recommended dosis is a capsule in the morning with your breakfast and another with lunch.\nI've been taking it for several months, but I just take the breakfast capsule. It makes you feel better and full of energy after a 5 to 7 day period of having it.\n\nThe thing you must take care of when having vitamins is the iron dosis. The one contained in Pharmaton is completely safe.\n\nDepending on your age you should try it. I'm 29.
301639
Don't be a fool. All diet drugs do is f*** up your body in the long run.  All these drugs are just a bunch of dubious science sold by unscrupulous d***heads to gullible people looking for an easy way out.  There is only one proven, safe and effective way: Eat less, and exercise.
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just recently the FDA warned 16 manufacturers of weight loss supplements for making exaggerated, unsubstantiated claims about their products. \n\n"These products give unfounded hope to people who are attempting to lose weight. False and misleading claims have significant health consequences to individuals that may be overweight because these products do not produce the desired results..."\n\n\nWhat Are Fat Burners?\n\nFat burners are essentially pills which contain certain herbal ingredients such as Ephedra, HCA, Chitosan and Pyruvate, all of which claim to either increase energy, stimulate your metabolism and/or suppress your appetite. \n\nThe Dirt on Fat Burners \n\nChitosan \n\nWhat it is: A substance derived from the external skeletons of marine animals, such as crabs (ew!) \nWhat it does: Chitosan binds to fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), which prevents the body from absorbing them. \nWhere it lives: Twin Lab's Diet Fuel With Chitosan, Biotech's Fat-B-Gone With Chitosan \nShould you take it? That's up to you. First, there's a concern that Chitosan impairs absorption of carotenoids which the body converts into vitamin A. Second, most experts agree that Chitosan simply doesn't work. A handful of studies suggest that Chitosan might help trim fat, but these studies have not been published in peer-reviewed journals such as JAMA. For more info, see WebMD's take on Chitosan. \nEhpedra \n\nWhat it is: A powerful herb grown in Mongolia and China. Ephedrine (an extract of Ephedra) is an amphetamine-like compound which stimulates the nervous system and heart. \nWhat it does: An effective treatment for asthma, allergies, and sinus problems. Usually marketed for weight loss, performance enhancement, energy, or body building. \nWhere it lives: The Original Formula One, Ripped Fuel, Muscletech's Hydroxycut \nShould you take it? Um, not without some good research. Since 1994 the FDA has received more than 800 reports of adverse effects associated with products containing Ephedra. These include: high blood pressure, irregular heart rate, nervousness, insomnia, headaches, heart attacks, seizures, strokes and death. What's scary is that many of these problems occurred in young/middle aged, healthy adults who used it for weight loss. The problem often stems from mixing ephedrine with caffeine, a big no-no. Check out the Department of Health & Human Services for detailed info on the problems with Ephedra. \nPyruvate\n\nWhat it is: HCRC defines Pyruvate as: "a three-carbon (triose) ketoacid produced in the end stages of glycolysis." Translation: Pyruvate is a product of sugar metabolism. \nWhat it does: Marketers claim it can increase fat and weight loss, reduce cholesterol, and improve endurance. \nWhere it lives: Twin Lab's Pyruvate Fuel, Pinnacle Pyruvate 500 \nShould you take it? William Sukala, an expert trainer at Health Care Reality Checks says: "The minuscule doses available in commercial supplements have not been proven effective in any available research." Basically, the research that has been done doesn't support marketers' claims. It seems safe right now, but, like everything else, needs further study. \nHCA (Hydroxycitrate) \n\nWhat it is:A natural food substance extracted from the fruit of the Garcina cambogia tree grown in southern India. \nWhat it does: HCA supposedly curbs appetite and increases glycogen storage without affecting muscle or energy levels. \nWhere it lives: No-Diet Diet, Bio-Max 3000, MicroSlim, and Body Busters (among others) \nShould you take it? Not unless you enjoy wasting your money. According to a study published in JAMA, HCA is ineffective for weight loss. \nConclusion\nAs you can see, the research on fat burners is sketchy at best. No one can say with any certainty that fat burners work or if they are safe to take over a long period of time. What is a proven method of weight loss is exercise coupled with a healthy, low-calorie
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I looked this up for someone else the other day on a site about drug tests and it said that amphetamines take about 4 days to clear the urine and 90 days in hair.\nHOWEVER....Phentermine is a legal, prescription drug.  If you're taking it, you have a prescription.  You bring the prescription to the testing center, with the bottle showing it's legally obtained, and I can't imagine there would be a problem.  Drug testing is primarily for ILLEGAL drugs.
1127756
I used Phentermine and it also worked great..I was 145 after I had my 2nd baby and went down to 129 after 1 month
340179
I'm tired of people condescendingly saying all you have to do is eat less and exercise. Yes, that may work for YOU, but does NOT work for everyone. I tried everything (yes, including regular exercise!) and finally had to stop taking a prescription that I knew was preventing weight loss (I always research meds before taking them). I knew my thyroid was low but it was not low enough to treat medically so I got no help there. Finally my GP gave me phentermine and I have lost 42-43 pounds in a year. It is not a magic pill. You still have to eat less and exercise, but it makes those two things effective. In the long run you do have to develop healthier habits.  And stay away from soy. It suppresses your thyroid, which controls your metabolism.
1069802
Yeah, my NP gave me phentermine.  This one should not be taken at night and I had to keep the dose really low, because it had a tendency to raise my bp and give me headaches.
886910
Phentermine, aka adapex (sp?).  Go to your nearest diet doctor.  Good luck!
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Here is some information on some popular diet pill products:\n\nEphedra/ephedrine containing diet pills: may be effective in losing weight, but this is still controversial.  There is no conclusive evidence that they work.  HOWEVER, they have been shown to be very dangerous.  The FDA has reported over 40 cases of people dying due to strokes and heart atacks while on ephedra.  Ephedra serves to make drugs in the system more potent and many pills mix them with caffeine, which amplifies the effects of these drugs.  Ephedra will also increase problems will arrhythmias (heart beating at weird paces, which is dangerous).  Not Recommended and banned in many countries (Canada has banned its mixture in supplements with caffeine and over certain dosages).\n\nBitter orange peel extract (synephrine) - just an analog of ephedrine with the same dangers and side-effects.  Just because it is natural and from a plant source doesn't mean it's safe (see cocaine, opium and marijuana).\n\nThe greatest weight loss pill in the world claims to have lipase (actually lipoprotein lipase or LPL).  However, one problem with delivering enzymes throught he digestive system is the fact that they are digested.  The low pH in the stomach denatures proteins (which are what make up enzyme) and trypsin, pepsin and chymotrypsin are all enzymes that break up proteins in the gut.\n\nHoodia seems fishy - after checking 4 websites I am still unable to come up with a list of ingredients and one website claims "no known side effects" while another lists "dry mouth, difficulty in sleeping, restlessness, and nervousness."  The next page I looked at claimed that you will not feel wired or have sleeping problems.  They need to test this better.  There are also no studies listed about how effective this supplement is.  I would be careful.\n\nBottom line: eat healthy, exercise, add physical activity to your life (take the stairs, park far away, walk the dog, etc...) and save your money.
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I take Phentermine which is a prescription weight-loss drug related to amphetamines.
598117
Spelling it correctly always helps. It's PHENTERMINE.\n\nYou can go to your doctor, ask for a prescription, and then go to the pharmacy.\n\nOr you can go online and pay 3x as much. Your call.
569500
Over the counter ones are mostly garbage.  If they say they aren't evaluated by the FDA and not meant to treat any disease or condition, don't waste your money.\n\nI use Phentermine, which is prescription, taken under a doctor's supervision. I've lost 35 lbs this year.
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Phentermine is a type of amphetamine. It's by prescription only.\nUsually over-the-counter "diet pills" (which don't work) have caffeine in them. I don't believe any prescription drugs do--but ask the pharmacist who also answered this question!
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I have used Phentermine and I lost 25-30 lbs. in 6 months.  You have to get a doctor to give it to you but it is worth it.  I have found that any of the over the counter meds. don't work.