Hi, 23year old female,5'6,and 209lbs. It is my 3rd day on phentermine 37.5. Yesterday I weighed myself just to see if anything had changed and I had gained 2lbs! I don't have any side effects except for a dry mouth. I have been drinking tons and tons of water. I only feel a slight boost in energy but its bearly noticeable and I feel like my appitite has not gone away just yet. I don't experience any hunger pains or crave anything but I still think about food. I'm not sure if that's normal? Every other review I've read says no one wants to eat and I still kinda do. I know I'm only 3days in but I am really counting on this to work for me and am starting to get worried it won't. Any advice??
Phentermine - How long until it starts working?
Question posted by Ambs2011712 on 23 May 2016
Last updated on 11 July 2020 by Rita weber
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Uses of This Medicine
Phentermine is used as part of a short-term plan, along with a low calorie diet, for weight reduction. It is used in obese patients who have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise alone. Phentermine belongs to the group of medicines known as appetite suppressants.This medicine is available only
Usual Adult Dose for Weight Loss:
15 to 37.5 mg orally once a day before breakfast or 1 to 2 hours after breakfast.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing, Chest pain, fainting, trouble breathing,Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat,Seizures or tremors
Severe headache, Swelling of your feet or lower legs
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Changes in sex drive,Dizziness,drowsiness, mild headache
Dry mouth or a bad taste in your mouth
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach cramps, Restlessness or nervousness, trouble sleeping
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Hope this helps!
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weight loss (obesity/overweight), phentermine, side effect, female
Further information
- Phentermine uses and safety info
- Phentermine prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Phentermine (detailed)
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