2006-09-14 15:08:07 · 6 answers · asked by Toni B 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It's a weight loss pill.... an amphetamine. It comes from the same family as the infamous Phen-Phen but is not the same thing. It's not dangerous like Phen-Phen, less side affects, doesn't crank up your blood pressure etc.
I take it, I've lost 23 pounds. Don't abuse it, because when you come off it, you'll crash and be super tired.
I take one every other day and that's all I need to control my eating. It fools your brain into thinking that you're full so that you don't eat as much.
Drink a ton of water though. I get bad headaches if I don't drink a lot of water.
Is that what you were looking for?
2006-09-14 15:11:09 · answer #1 · answered by neurotic3109 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, do not take Phentermine. I had headaches, dizziness and minor heart pains. I only took it for 4 days and never again will go back. I did lose 4 lbs though but not worth the risks just to drop weight the easy way. I recommend weight watchers, the best plan to work so far.
2006-09-14 19:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by curious31 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is phentermine?
Phentermine is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic" drug. Phentermine stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite.
Phentermine is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity.
2006-09-14 15:14:51 · answer #3 · answered by J Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have several friends on it and they love it. It made me sick as a dog from the very first day but it might have been because, due to my blood pressure usually being high, the doctor also gave me a diuretic, Triamterene.
Don't do it! Just one day of these 2 pills (at 1/2 a pill of each, too, not even a full dose) I was throwing up and having muscle spasms!
2006-09-14 15:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lost 30 lbs two different times on it. Unfortunately, the weight came back like it often does. This time I hope to keep it off. Take it first thing in the morning, or it may interfere with your sleep. If the 37.5 mg pills bother you, check with your doctor, you may be able to halve them.
2006-09-14 15:16:33 · answer #5 · answered by A nobody from Oklahoma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with proper diet and exercise it is supposed to help a person lose weight.
2006-09-14 15:13:17 · answer #6 · answered by eel_law2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from it!!! It can kill you! Very bad for the heart!!!!!
2006-09-14 15:10:29 · answer #7 · answered by Von 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋