Does anyone know anything about Phentermine? Does it work, side effects, etc?

Answer 1

I took phentermine. It is not part of the whole phen-fen crase. I took it for two years. I lost 50 lbs the first 6 months. But do not get it from anyone but a doctor. It is an amphetamine and it will boost your metabolism and it will give you crazy energy. I was taking it when my son was an infant and I was surviving on 3 hours of sleep a night. It also knock out your appetite. I didn't want to eat anything. It worked fine for me. It is addictive but I didn't have any trouble going off it at all. I did gain some weight back though so be careful when you go off it because it doesn't teach you restraint and you'll be hungry again when your not taking it anymore so you'll have to be aware of your caloric intake. You will also feel a little sluggish for a little while until your body gets use to not being on it anymore. And drink lots of water because it is drying to your body. Good luck.

Answer 2

Yes it does work. It was the good part of Fen Fen. I just take it on days that i have to work so I don't eat junk food. Try the 37.5 time released and make first thing in the morning. You will have to force yourself to eat. I also dieted and did a elipitical machine for atleast 40 minutes a day. I have lost 48 lbs. since February.

Answer 3

I thought they took this off the market years ago, when it was part of the fen-phen diet. I could be wrong, but I do remember a lot of law suits because It caused heart attacks. The only reason I remember is because I had a prescription for it. You might want to do a search on it. Regardless, it doesn't work.

Answer 4

Here is an article on it. Looks fairly addictive, as well.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phentermine

Answer 5

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