STOP Taking Phentermine (It Doesn't Work)

[@garyburns9153]

I started and used Phentermine and used it for three months on two separate occasions. I learned a sustainable ketogenic diet that taught me healthy eating habits. I learned and practice a exercise program consisting of cardio and weight training. I started my weight loss journey at 280 lbs and got down to 200 lbs. Phentermine gave me the boost I needed to master these habits. I went to my doctor monthly to check my status. Then when the Phentermine went away, I had the knowledge and GOOD habits to practices these skills I had learned and my life is balanced and happy. Don’t just take the pill and hope it falls off. Do the freaking work and learn the habits necessary to succeed!

[@Pusfilth]

Speed racing

[@purplefreax]

False. I exercise 5x do cardio I eat less. And my weight is still the same. Not everyone's body is the same. People have difficulties even if exercising regularly. So your comment doesn't help

[@garyburns9153]

I did Phentermine for two 3 month periods in the last two years. I’ve gone from 280 lbs down to my current weight of 207 lbs. my goal weight is 199 lbs. I did this while following a Keto Diet. My cholesterol is way down and I’m off my blood pressure meds finally. I have added normal physical fitness routines that include, weight lifting, elliptical, stair master, swimming, bicycling and walking. I track my food religiously on Carb Manager and keep carbs at 20 or less a day. I am fat adapted and practice intermittent fasting often. I’m 59 and in the best shape of my life. I did experience some insomnia and dry mouth side effects. Don’t abuse Phentermine and if only 1- 2% succeed, than I guess I’m one of the lucky ones. I’d like to think it’s because I worked my ass off! You can do this!

[@drea1981able]

Thank you!!! Today is day one and I will take your wisdom and experience on my journey with me! I am 290lbs but I am interested in losing inches. So hopefully with Phentermine cardio, weight training, and balanced eating, I can develop a healthy lifestyle! I am in this for wellness! I want to be here to get my son with Autism to adulthood and for my mental health! Thanks, Gary!

[@adamhutton4165]

You are one of the 1-2% that succeed. PLUS the other 48% that succeed. So am I and my story is almost identical to yours. Phentermine and learning how to eat from a nutritionist was all i needed to go from 256 to 205 and keep that weight for 3 years. I'm 57. This dr guy is full of it.

[@larryzarmistead]

I took Phentermine for 6 months, lost 40 lb my work performance doubled, my concentration was spectacular, my learning ability seemed very easy without any difficulties, I could comprehend process and retain at a high efficiency, it was even recognized in my employment, for me it was not only a weight loss pill, it was a smart pill, it changed my life for the positive, not only that I had a mild are moderate case of erectile dysfunction, it also cured that, only side effect I had was a slight dry mouth, and it wasn't every day, that side effect help me drink more water, I wish I was still on it.

[@sensee97]

20 grams of carbs per day? That's setting yourself up for failure, especially if you are doing all that exercising that requires carbs.

[@stephanieh5478]

I’ve been working my ass off and I spoke with my doctor about the fact that I’ve only been able to lose 15lb in the past 6 months!! She prescribed me phentermine. It hope it’s a nice boost for me because I KNOW that a healthy lifestyle and exercising is the key here!

[@lovelygal212]

Never saw it as a miracle pill, its a tool to help build healthy habits. The medication isnt an issue its the mindset.

[@jermainesorrell5500]

Agreed!

[@clone1eighty7]

Facts

[@catherinepatton8699]

Agree

[@stephanieh5478]

10000% however, few people see it as a boost. It’s just a boost! Not a solution pull.

[@carrielynn2748]

Phentermine is the only thing that has helped me. If you gain the weight back after you go off of it you have no self-control you have to have willpower

[@avabridges1998]

Exactly!!!! Willpower is a must!

[@carlosenriquecastellanoizq7724]

So you use it because you don’t have will power but you have will power after you used it

[@MM-pj4bl]

EXACTLY

[@kgdabuddha2264]

@@carlosenriquecastellanoizq7724 some ppl take it as a quickstart to their weight loss then learn self control while and after using

[@jesusshaves2706]

If you had so much will power why did you take it?

[@LionessArielle]

I used it before and kept my weight off for three years. And gained it all back after meeting my husband. I stopped eating well and working out

[@davidbarnes4742]

Get back on it

[@stephanieh5478]

In my early 20s I lost 80lbs after being overweight my whole life!! Went from 285lb to 205lb Met a boyfriend and regained 10lb the year we were together. Then BOOM the pandemic hit and we broke up 😢 in those 4 years of the pandemic I gained an extra 20lb (like half a pound a year) So in total I gained 35lbs. End weight of 235lbs… The past 6 months I’ve gone back to the gym and managed to lose 18lb 🎉 currently at 217 ✨ However, I’ve been yo-yo-ing with my calories so I spoke with my doctor and she prescribed me phentermine. It’s not a crutch, just a boost to prep for a proper calorie deficit and workout regime. My first goal it to go back to 205lbs and eventually 160lb. I have 57lb to go! It’s a journey, life happens and we just need to go back at prioritizing our bodies ❤

[@davidbarnes4742]

No offense. You're smarter then I will ever be. But this stuff freaking works. I have lost 16 lbs in 6 weeks. Love it

[@Ellie80681]

Congrats but I think you missed the point. He’s just saying if you don’t keep good eating habits and working out after… you will gain it back.

[@ElleJae-b9q]

Any side affects ?

[@jameswheeler-69]

@@Ellie80681 Yes, it's not a quick FIX unless you change your lifestyle, then it can be a great quickstart...

[@rizikrizik1395]

@@ElleJae-b9qblurry vision, and anxiety still worth it

[@stephanieh5478]

If you have will power and just need a boost, phentermine is AMAZING for you. However, unfortunately many people use it as a crutch without a lifestyle change! I’ve been working really hard the past 6 months after gaining 35lb during the pandemic due to lack of movement (closed gyms) and being a little over my calorie intake (I did the math, it was like 100 cal over my daily intake) In the past 6 months I have been able to lose 15lb! BUT haven’t been able lose anymore 😢 So my doctor prescribed me this medicine! I am sure I’ll be able to maintain my weight as soon I lose the weight I gained!

[@S1ayan]

Im so happy for everyone who has found success with weight loss. It impacts me deeply. Ive been fat my whole life and now im halfway to the goal of being happy with myself. Was 300lbs got down to 250 by myself no help. Just started this pill and im very confident ill be down to 200lbs or less by the end of the year. Truly am happy for everyone. We are a small group who battle ourselves every day and never give up. Stay strong. Strive for the happiness you earned

[@tjohnson6112]

How is it going for you

[@S1ayan]

@@tjohnson6112 The pills are cool. I dropped 15lbs in 2 months. Only thing I didn't like was how thirsty I was. And I had chest pain due to blood pressure. Other then that I loved the pills. I used them for pre-workout so I can quit caffeine and I had amazing workouts. I stopped taking the pills 2 months ago. Not at my goal but I'll get their. Just gotta be more consistent

[@defiantjane889]

It's easy for someone who isn't overweight to make a video like this. Obviously we know this isn't a medication you take forever. I'm glad there are people in the comments section that can do a keto diet and have success without health complications but what works for one person doesn't always work for another. Some people need the kick start. Exercise and diet are a huge part of changing your lifestyle but it is not always easy for everyone, if it was, no one would have issues.

[@queenjolie]

You have to have willpower!!! Only way it comes back is for the people who don’t change their lifestyle. Who took the pill and did not get on a diet or did not start working out. It has worked amazing for me in the past I lost over 60 pounds and never gained it back...

[@PressPowerPlay]

Just started today. Hope to have the same response as you. I already eat pretty decent. I'm not perfect but the doctors can't figure out why I don't lose unless I completely fast. We think its gastroparesis. My body is mimicking starvation mode so anything I eat can cause weight gain.wish me luck! I hope you are still down 60 pounds

[@gardensofthegods]

Press Play ... a friend of mine was using that and it made a lot of her hair fall out and even if the she stopped using it her hair is still falling out . ... and she says it made her hormones go wacky . There are many all natural things out there that help you lose weight and a little bit of research those go a long way my friend .

[@msbehavingsincethe70s68]

I love this drug! I took it for a year straight with no ill side effects or damage to my metabolism. I did gain weight back, but it was over 18 months, and not all of it. I also lost fat due to the diet I was placed on: very low carb, high fat and protein. My inflammatory markers went to 0, my CAC is a zero (in spite of having elevated cholesterol) and my A1C dropped to normal range. I can't say a bad thing about this drug. However, like ALL weight loss drugs, it's a lifetime habit. Once you quit the drug (ANY weight loss drug), the weight will gradually return because you stopped treating the thing that was clearly an issue. (Why does this shock people?) As for only 1-2% of people keeping the weigh lost off, any one with experience with major diet companies knows that weight loss (period) is a 98% fail over the 5-10 year following time frame. And yes, lean mass loss occurs with ALL the major weight loss companies.....some more than others, regardless of what you do. Even weight loss surgery has a 30% fail rate over 5-10 years. Phentermine is a very safe drug, but it will affect some people badly....just like Tylenol does. No drug is risk free, which again, amazes me that people think they can take it without possibly paying a price. This seems to me to be a lack of critical thinking abilities combined with certain delusions about magic potion cures...it's very sad to see people like this.

[@jasminecarmona4061]

I’m 24 , I used it when I was 23 at 250lbs and lost around 55lbs. I remember people telling me I needed to make sure to have a good diet don’t just skip meals & work out! I was on keto and made sure to eat something every meal but I wasn’t binge eating like I use too & worked out Monday-Friday cardio and strength training. I didn’t feel any side effects but I believe I was doing it healthy. I kept it off maybe would gain 5lbs and then loose it and gain it that’s the most but Definitely taught me self control. I got back on it after a year cause I seen good results I’m 24 now this time is the time I noticed the side effects. Mind you I’m. No longer working out & working 2 jobs. I would work 12 hours constantly on the move so after work I would be exhausted and ready for bed. I usually would get to bed around 10 but would wake up 2 /3 hours later not able to go back to sleep so around 1 or 2 am. I would need to be up by 4:30 leave at 5 drive an hour to work. when I would wake up I would feel my heart racing and it would feel as if I’m anxious or nervous about something. I would take the next pill for the next day. I never felt tired it gave me the energy to last the day but I new mentally and deep down my body was being over worked . I wouldn’t eat every meal. Mainly lunch maybe a small dinner. I was feeling dizzy or clammy and my eyes would get blurry. I would never feel the anxiety until the end of the day when I was calm relaxing. I stopped after the 4th day of taking it. I am not gonna take them until I do it the right way. If you do take this pill please make sure you’re not harming your body with no sleep or food!

[@marthaleneteage986]

You have to eat. Make yourself eat! Set timer and reminders to eat. Eat healthy food. If you are nøt eating due to the effects of the pills. You will gain it back. It’s okay if you only lose 10lbs in 4-6 weeks on phentermine. Remember you want a healthy weight lose that is stainable. Also remember to exercise and incorporate weight training. 30lbs in a month is unhealthy. Stay hydrated please.

[@Shakysugar]

Phentramine doesn’t work haha!!!! Tell that to my past 340 lbs self now I’m 210….. and have not gained it back

[@stephanieh5478]

I pray it also helps me Life happened: In 4 years I went through A breakup The pandemic Mental health illness Moving homes After losing 85lb I gained back 35lb during those 4 year in my life (so roughly gained 9lbs a year) I was 235lb and managed to lose 17lb with going back to they gym. However, it’s been 6 months of no weight loss! So I spoke to my Dr and she prescribed me phentermine. She basically told me to continue the working out and healthy eating so the medication can be a BOOST! It’s not a crutch, I think that’s what he was getting at. It’s a BOOST like my doctor said. Healthy eating and exercise is key. Unless you didn’t work out or changed your eating habits?? Did you change anything?

[@Mean_Jean]

I'm 7 months late but congrats, woot

[@Brenaenae]

Congrats!

[@rokzane]

Most of these issues can be avoided by eating regularly and maintaining adequate protein consumption. The most common mistake people make is just not eating enough calories and not eating adequate protein. You want to have a meal plan with a calorie count appropriate to your activity level and age, and my doctor advised ne to eat every 4hrs with a protein intake of at least 25g of protein with each meal. I had great reaults with phentermine on a lower 15mg dose, and I stayed on it for about 5 months as I was working with a grief therapist and a dietician. It also helped my seasonal depression tremendously, way better than any SSI drug I have tried. My doctor doesn't have any reservations about me using it Nov-March, the hardest months for me to get through. Also, the only side effects I experience is mild constipation (I just make sure I eat more fiber) and very mild insomnia that usually goes away within a couple weeks, and a melatonin supplement usually eases the insomnia.

[@sabrinaadams8871]

I had to stop using this. It felt like it had control of my mind. I was up and down, moody as hell, first Im happy than sad. Than my heart was pumping out of wack. I lost the weight but felt crazy as hell. Could not sleep. It was a hot mass. I was looking good but felt shitty. Im going to do it the natural way for I can be be healthy and feel good in my head.

[@gamblincmable]

Same here

[@dianakingclarke2248]

My exact experience..but it's still tempting for me because it really does work.

[@CR-uw8kv]

This is exactly what i am going through right now!!!😭😭 I fell so crazy! So moody! One minute im happy one minute im mad! I look so good but feel so horrible

[@CR-uw8kv]

@@dianakingclarke2248 how are you doing now? I am going through the same! I stop taking my pills a week ago. I legitimately felt like i was going crazy

[@dianakingclarke2248]

@@CR-uw8kv I'm good I actually Haven't taken them in awhile 😅 I'm just trying to diet and hit the gym without anything.. those pills worked but its not worth the hassle...

[@amaleandra6740]

I love phentermine!!! You have to be responsible when using it. The people who abuse it have tendencies that should have been addressed before taking it. I lost a lot of weight on it, and gained some back, but its the best weight loss drug out there imo... Follow the directions and make sure you are strong enough to be able to take it. Do your research and don't stray from your path... Metabolic damage is not permanent... In my case anyway.

[@christalwalls7829]

I'm having mental side effects! The anxiety and depression is terrible and I personally can't sacrifice my mental health for a pill.

[@amaleandra6740]

@@christalwalls7829 Phentermine is not for everyone. Contrave man ingredient is bupropion which is an anti depressant. Its similar, but doesn't give as great results. I've since only use phentermine on fasting days only.

[@warbaby1975]

I took it for 12 months and I felt really good and confident about my body and was able to go out in public with no Body Image Dysmorphia issues.I had no appetite whatsoever for the 12 months I was on it but it helped me start a healthy eating routine because I knew I had to eat (that was the good thing about it). It gave me a whole of energy that I haven't had in decades which helped me do a lot of yard work for a month and a half eight hours a day. Doing this yard work in the first seven weeks brought me down from 220 pounds to 150 and took me from a 38-inch waist to a 29-inch waist all in six or seven weeks (I'm a short 5'5 male so according to the national health association 150 pounds puts me at a healthy weight for my body frame). However, in my all-or-nothing mentality, I figured I would get to 140 which was still a healthy weight according to NHA but it got scary because I noticeably lost a lot of muscle mass and looked like a flat piece of wood lol. I used to be able to carry two 80-pound bags of concrete but when I got down to 140 pounds I would struggle to pick up one bag of 6o pound concrete. It hurt when I walked because I felt like my bones were not getting calcium and with every step I took it felt like my chins were going to break in half. Eventually, with my newfound healthy eating routine, I went up to 155 pounds and got most of my strength and muscle back but after 4 years I gained most of that weight back from depression and more body image issues with I was 185 pounds for about a year )which I did feel healthier actually). However, with my depression and body image issues my doctor put me on Prozac which made me gain 45 ponds and now I've been 230 pounds for the past year with no weight loss what so ever even though I had stopped taking the Prozac over six months ago. I want to go back on the Phentermine but the doctors said there's no chance of that because I have body image issues.

[@Rapidrainproductions]

The reason people don’t keep weight off is due to people going back to bad habits and not living with a healthy mindset. Everything should be combined with healthy eating and exercise.

[@LiaetteFuqua]

I agree

[@andreasfashions]

Not always… I came off it and was so so so hungry

[@jameswheeler-69]

@@andreasfashions Then eat healthy food....

[@rayvon9614]

Here’s a small tip, lower your calories a little bit. And once you get into those hArsh areas where you physically can’t cut anymore calories, use this pill In moderation for a short period of time to help suppress ur appetite during ur cut

[@harryisamuggle]

I have been taking this for a month and a half and it’s a miracle worker. I was given given another med to go along with it which is supposed to elongate the affect. I didn’t get any side effects other than insomnia! I’ve lost around 16 lbs since, I do OMAD and eat good nutritious food along with walking a lot. I’m hoping to not take it longer than 3 months in total and just maintain my weight then. My problem was always mental, I’m addicted to food, feel empty and depressed with out it! But with this I feel peppy 😌 it’s not a drug that will melt your fat, you need to eat healthy and fast and move more which it helps with immensely.

[@adamhutton4165]

well said!

[@shirleycardons754]

I’ve used it for three months and lost 23 lbs. In addition to medication I have a specific diet and I am doing exercise. I do have difficulty sleeping, I have heart palpitations and my teeth have been hurting. I’m not sure if the teeth pain is related but I have ruled out everything else that I can think of. I decided to stop the medication and continue with my diet and exercise.

[@jermainesorrell5500]

At the end of the day, it has a lot to do with folks poor diet and eating habits. I personally know people who have taken diet pills, lost weight just by eating healthy/exercising, or liposuction surgery. Sure they lost the weight, but once they reached their weight goal, they stared gaining the weight back because they started to re incorporate fast/processed foods, desserts, sodas you name it. From there they just went downhill. Don’t take this medication to just loose the weight and then think you can start eating whatever you want.

[@dave5185]

I took Phentermine for 2 months and lost 20 lb in the first month and 5 lb in the second month as I hit my target weight. It was a wonderful experience and changed my belief system that it's possible to lose weight with a good diet and some exercise. I think what you failed ot acknowledge is Phentermine can be a very useful crutch to get rid of food cravings long enough to switch from an unhealthy diet to a healthy / keto diet in which you're still getting calories but the good calories that give you nutrition without spiking insulin. During that adjustment period you are also shifting your microbiome.

[@saharagold]

I agree. It's a tool to stop crap cravings and make you eat whole foods instead. Or good protein.

[@nyladj4510]

“Nobody believes them…” that part!!! I’ve never used medication to lose weight but my guess is that losing and gaining all my life has caused the same type of damage to my metabolism. At 41, I’m experiencing this for sure. 😢

[@drwestinchilds]

Yo yo dieting can definitely cause metabolic damage.

[@touchd_dwn_n88panthergod4]

@@drwestinchilds what will happen if a person uses phentermine for 9 months to a year straight? I'm asking bc my wife has done this and I'm very concerned for her health .

[@DonPipa]

Works for me! Not new to it at all. Works best when I am on track doing raw vegan and cardio, like a charm. Fast results when all those are combined 😊

[@jennifermcqueary639]

You are sooo right! have been taking phentermine off and on for many years, I know it is a quick fix, but Im in a cycle where I have to eat fewer calories to maintain, just recently got off of it again and am struggling around 5-10 lbs heavier of before I started. I lost lean muscle, everything you say is true! I am back to working out every day to build back muscles and eating more vegetables and sometimes I am so desperate to see the scale go down I think of taking it again, but I dont cause I know I will just gain it back and then some! and I have done alot of fasting too that I think I am done with because I think that hurts me too. You speak the truth and if people are new to phentermine, they want to believe they wont gain again but they will

[@piotrdrabinski8019]

Metabolic damage? If you weigh 70kg and your BMR is 2,000kcal, then if you lose 5kg your BMR is NATURALLY going to drop by however many calories just because now you have less cells to fuel and less body weight to haul around requiring less calories to fuel this. Calling it "damage" as if it somehow hurts your body or the energy converting mechanisms of the body feels rather misleading.

[@jrowlove7328]

Well, which weight lose medication is the safest and most effective?

[@CeeCee101]

He said saxenda is the most effective

[@dressersmith]

@@CeeCee101 I thought Saxenda caused thyroid cancer.

[@noieray2084]

I've used Phentermine several times. The first time it seemed to work great. I lost 40lbs. And maintained my goal weight for about two years. Then stress and old habits caused me to gain again, however I noticed my Max weight was no longer 180 it had increased. I lost about 20lbs the second time but then I started having PVCs and tachycardia. It was very scary and uncomfortable. I had to deal with the heart palpitations and yes I did suffer from the metabolic damage. It's tempting to use it bc it seemed to work so well but it seems to have caused a lot of health problems and now my weight is so out of control. I am trying to learn how to heal my metabolism and increase it now.

[@serenityfox4]

I used it last year for a few months to help push past a plateau as I was working on qualifying for gastric sleeve surgery. I've lost a total of 115lbs but after a year post op combined with suddenly being stuck at home and more sedentary than before I gained back 20lbs. I just went back on it for the last 2 months to help me lose that weight and re-shrink my stomach post op. which it has done for sure. I have an issue now with forgetting to eat and not getting in enough calories so now that I've lost that 20lbs and am back to my "low" weight my doctor wants to try something else. I only ever had issues with excessive caffeine but otherwise my blood pressure and stuff has all been fine.

[@drwestinchilds]

I would check out this video for more info on weight loss meds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qojbk4mNltGdZ8U

[@keylimepie8426]

I used phentermine in 2013 .. I lost 140pds but regained most of it and also developed anxiety and heart palpitations, hypothyroidism and other health conditions.

[@touchd_dwn_n88panthergod4]

😬

[@loveyourslike]

I'm a long time user and I gained my weight back EVERY time I stopped taking. This last time, I stopped in April 2022 and I have gained back about 35 lbs. This is the heaviest I've been. However, I am on a mission to lose the weight naturally without depending on phentermine!

[@mannyjamms3797]

I don't think that's the medication I think you need to have more self-control and willpower love

[@loveyourslike]

@mannyjamms3797 I NEVER said it was the medication love. I in fact never specified in my comment because its already stated in the video, but since you took your time to comment, I gained the weight back from having bad habits and an unhealthy relationship with food.

[@RageNRedHead]

I used this for a year in 2018 along with daily exercise for about 60-90mins. I did lose 70lbs total. But I had constipation, insomnia really bad. Despite working out, muscle would not develop, just burning fat and muscle. My mouth was so dry I could drink double my weight and still be thirsty. I would get agitated very easily and snap on people. I have Hashimoto's, so even with healthy diet and exercise I cannot lose weight. I ended up with hip impingement problems, apparently something I may have been born with, and had to stop exercising. I couldn't stand the anxiety Phentermine would give me and insomnia anymore, so I quit taking it. I really feel this medicine did more harm than good, because I gained back all 70lbs, and feel it ruined my adrenal glands. Plus it was temporary. The weight loss was so nice, but it was even more disappointing to gain back. I even take T3 and T4 medication, low dose Naltrexone,and no weight loss. Please consider safer options

[@cleopatrajones90]

Hi

[@aliciamcmahon6260]

Reading this made me feel like I was writing it, I tried the drug and I lost a tonne of weight, and then went off it and gained it all back plus some. I also have recently found out I have a hip impingement which I was probably born with too, which causes me pain when I exercise.

[@Liberté-bell]

Yes, you are 100% correct. I made these exact mistakes over the tears and learned the hard way. Now, coming to the end of Phentermine I am determined to teach myself to enjoy a healthy way of eating...not be on a diet!!

[@David-ob5or]

It worked amazingly for me

[@MM-pj4bl]

Same for me...

[@loocnon]

Same for me

[@cleopatrajones90]

Hi

[@David-ob5or]

@@cleopatrajones90 Hello

[@jameswheeler-69]

It worked great for me for 4 months!

[@adgreene]

Thank you so much for this video. Phentermine is not long term. Learn a healthy eating lifestyle for yourself. I am vegan and absolutely enjoy being vegan and eating healthier choices.

[@lesliesmith5369]

What do you recommend for weight loss? I tried Contrave and it made me so sick. What would be a really great appetite suppressant alternative?

[@swim610]

I got sick with vertigo immediately the next day after my first does. Took me 4 days to recover.

[@evonchristie2549]

I experienced this first hand. I took It about 12 years ago. I was very sensitive to it, and would take 1/2 a dose a day. I ate very little and went for around 170 to 138 very quickly. It was great at first. With in a few months I gained the weight back. I had lost muscle mass, so I was fatter and wore a bigger size at 170 than I was before. I have yo-yo dieted ever since. About 5 years ago I found out I have Hashimoto’s. I read that diet, stress, and genetics causes the disease. I’ve always wondered if the phentermine what is the stress factor that pulled the trigger on my disease because it most certainly caused my body stress...

[@evonchristie2549]

I tried the med again recently (out of desperation) and it caused horrible “air hunger” so it was a no go for me.

[@candygirl2131]

I've used the name brand Adipex and phentermine throughout the years and I can say it only worked when I combined it with the low calorie HCG diet. I preferred Adipex because u felt like I had more energy but neither suppressed my appetite only made me more thirty. While taking Phentermine I experienced more side effects heart palpitations, insomnia, dry mouth, anxiety and a change in my mood I felt sad. My thyroid has been out of control these last few month since Nature thyroid dosage was off so I gained alot of weight as a result. My doctor offered Phentermine and suggested I start keto but I rather not take it because of the horrible side effects

[@gardensofthegods]

Candy Girl ... a friend of mine was taking that stuff and she said it totally screwed her up because not only did it make her hormones go wacky but now she always has to go out in public with a scarf over her hair because it made her a lot of her hair fall out and it's not growing back in . Please do a little bit of research and you will see that there are actually all natural things out there many of them used for thousands of years that can curve the appetite and also burn fat the right way

[@neneb5232]

I took it for the first time yesterday and after I exercised I was restless! I couldn't sit down for 2 minutes straight. I have never felt like that before. Then right before I went to bed I noticed a sharp pain in the left side of my chest and I couldn't sleep no matter how much I tried. I threw the whole bottle in the trash and I have been exercising 2 times a day, cut the sweets, only drink water and eat twice a day. My body thanks me for it.

[@JoeDWhiteTalks]

I started phentermine a few months ago and I lost 40 pounds. I’m also keeping track of my lean body mass and nothing has changed from the beginning.

[@EverydayEsquire]

The logic employed through this video seems exceptionally questionable: 1. For a person with obesity, all weight loss is "temporary." Obesity is a chronic condition that needs to be managed. 2. The "metabolic damage" described occurs whenever one restricts calories. This is why, even on phentermine, you do not want the calories restriction to be too great. 3. The "muscle mass loss" issue describes all calorie restriction diets. Generally, you need protein and strength training to combat this. 4. On side effects, the proper analysis is whether the risk of side effects is outweighed by the risk of the obesity related conditions that can be improved with weight loss (high cholesterol, high BP, diabetes, etc.). For me, the observable side effects have been zero. This video comes accross as misinformation to me

[@BelindaLMoreno]

Hello Dr- I have Hashimoto's I was dx several years ago. I have been following you for a couple few years now. Due to aging and life situations I have gained a lot of wt. My doctor whom I absolutely adore, had sent in an rx for the medication. He agreed that there is better options but I currently dont have insurance so this is an affordable option. I thank you for your educational expertise. I plan on following a diet program in addition to the medication and he gave me the green light to start exercising again. I like to jog/walk to my Playlist of music. He did say something I have heard you mention in previous videos that if you are getting closer to 50 years old, its better to nip weight loss in the bud, so to speak. I agree! I will update soon on the journey. ❤

[@mercy2084]

Phentermine definitely works. I have been on Phentermine ... and had no appetite at all ... I had to force myself to eat one small meal a day. I went off Phentermine ... and within a week, my hunger was unbearable ... I became a bottomless pit. With Phentermine, I could not eat a whole bowl of anything. Off Phentermine, I could eat two bowls and still want more. For you to say that it does not work ... then I dont believe that you ever tried it.

[@margaritatequila5822]

Nah! Not true for everyone! My indocronolgyst prescribed it to me because im 5'3 i was overweight i weighed 172 , i have hashimotos! Kept gaining weight for 7 yrs! Ive been on phentermine for like 3 months ive lost 21 lbs! Im excited! Ive kept it off!i learned to eat better i dnt eat after 5pm i eat mostly healthy foods, i exersise every other day, ride my bike every other day and i havnt felt better since! 7 yrs and finally feeling better! Its mental as well you have toblearn to eat better and keep it off! And say no to junk food and binge eating!💪✌💜😆😀😍

[@Femininelovevibes]

How are you doing now? I’m about the same as you in height and weight

[@angelaharris7277]

I was on phentermine, only thing to ever help me lose weight.. it gave me so much energy,it was like my happy pill... But it's not for the long term, sadly.. lost a lot of weight, but it came back.

[@mom2088]

@First Last I’ve literally kept the weight off because I changed my diet and lifestyle.

[@rayvon9614]

It came back because of poor diet choices. Just because Yoy aren’t hungry doesn’t mean you don’t eat. You need to eat a considerate amount of food in order to keep balanced metabolism

[@IAmLaegion]

Ok but can you suggest effective alternatives?

[@marciamusiak7659]

I am taking it now. I have been doing well but that is because I am on a healthy food plan, I took it before and ate cake and donuts and wondered why the damn pill wasn't working. The pill works but it just gives you a boost, you have to do the climbing yourself, if that makes any sense at all.

[@dabearnoto6194]

So the three reasons are things that usually happen already when dieting cool

[@davidbaronh]

One thing I would say for the lean muscle bit. This happens most of the time that you go on a cut, reduce calorirs lower than maintainence. Lean muscle loss is expected whether or not you use phentermine. Its more just the degree of decreased calories. Also, if you perform resistance training as you cut weight, you are less likely to lose the lean mass and thus keep up your metabolism from muscle gains. Also, is it possible to use a weight loss drug chronically? Like a blood pressure med, maybe at a low dose to maintain gains? There is also literature that suggests appetite has genetic inheritance, so a drug like this could counteract that and potentially make an overweight person have "healthier" appetite signals. Key from the set point theory

[@alvodin6197]

Good points on the first part. Secondly, ethical doctors know that this medication is not supposed to be used long term. That appetite is genetic, that doesn't explain how people who weren't fat become very fat after chronic stress or a major stressful event. The American obesity epidemic just cannot be explained by genetics, because our genetics haven't changed the last 100 years. It's often easier to say that people are having the problems they are having due to genetics, rather than early childhood, which is has a very high correlation with over eating later in life, same with a starving mother or other types of chronic stress.

[@LaggingBack]

When it comes to genetics we’re not all created equally, some people will struggle more than others to reach their goals based on their genetics, while some people will have completely different goals altogether (i.e. the skinny guy who has to force-feed himself to gain weight/muscle), not everyone’s goal is weight loss. Having said that, there are almost zero side effects to proper diet & exercise. It takes longer, requires more effort & consistency, but the results are far more aesthetically pleasing & indirectly help develop healthy habits - even if the short-term goal is vanity. Any medication (& nearly all weight loss medications do this..) prescribed for weight loss is going to target & burn lean muscle tissue… some people refer to this body type as “skinny fat”. So if your objective is to look better, there really is no substitute for a calorie-restricted diet combined with adequate resistance/cardio exercise & rest/recovery. It may not have the instantly gratifying results that we’d all like to have, but just like anything else, anything worth having takes time & effort.

[@Uscrocks84]

Everything u said is true. My starting weight was 215 and went down to 170 in 52 days but I lost ALOT OF MUSCLE. Water weight. When I got off it I went back up to 200lbs. But I am on TRT so that helped me gain my muscle back asap. I also got a bad hemorrhoid very painfull. Make sure u take stool softeners

[@williamjuarez6311]

I don’t understand how you gain it all back …. Is it because you stop exercising to keep it off or does it come back just out of nowhere

[@healthywithhope]

If you gain the weight back after a year or more that's YOUR fault not the drug. Geez people, get a clue.

[@AlixTheChick]

This medication is currently advertised on Facebook, as “safe and effective” and it’s also being advertised as if it’s safe for everyone. I commented about it, because I’ve actually taken this. I was NOT overweight when it was prescribed this. I’ve had HORRIBLE issues since. My metabolism totally crashed, I actually gained a TON of weight after. I went from being a normal 125-130, to ballooning to 180. I have had issues maintaining weight since.

[@msbehavingsincethe70s68]

If you weren't overweight, why were you prescribed the medication? That doesn't make a lot of sense to me. As for the metabolism crashing, what tests has your doctor ordered? A1C, fasting insulin, full panel thyroid..... I hope you're seeing a different doctor than the one who prescribed phentermine. I also wish you well and hope you recover. Even safe drugs can affect some people badly. Nothing works for everyone, but I am puzzled that a doctor prescribed a weight loss drug to a patient who failed to meet the indications for it. God speed your recovery.

[@jodiekirk1]

I have been prescribed phentermine as a one a day tablet for 4 weeks. 30 mg. I only took 6 tablets. Monday-saturday. I could not handle them. I have had anxiety attacks, been in to the hospital, brain scans, and still feel off. I'm hoping I can know if 6 days taking this medication has done perminate damage, or do I just need time for my body to heal?

[@carly6658]

@@jodiekirk1 you obviously we're not on Phentermine because 30mg capsule not tablet if you were on 30 mg were not tablet maybe you were on something different like fasten or ionamin mint the 30 mg Phentermine does not come in tablets this may sound off to you but the manufacturers also make a difference

[@laquishabenit7560]

It does cause Anxiety I am searching ways to stop my anxiety especially during this pandemic and hiked it

[@2.0b92]

Well I never recommend taking the WHOLE pill take half you’ll be fine !!! Mind over matter and make sure to work out to burn the extra energy and to be able to sleep well .. drink lots of water to keep your system going eating healthy and portion control .. eat a cheat meal if you like don’t ever over do this medication it can be bad !!

[@courtneyvidler1812]

Didn’t work for me. The first 2 days I felt great and was convinced this was ‘it’. But the great effects wore off. It made me so tired, I could nap in the day and felt so drained. I’d either sleep fine and still feel tired or I would be up from 2am in the morning. When I worked out I felt good and could workout harder but that’s about it. It didn’t help my appetite heaps, I didn’t get hunger pangs but my body still told me to eat but I could eat less than usual but that to me isn’t worth it. I lost weight the first week which I know was the drugs work but once you don’t take it for a day or two it piles back on which shows it was just water weight. My muscles aches a little which tells me possibly the weightloss came from lean body mass which is so not worth it. You lose water weight (which is literally water so who cares) and your lean muscle which reduces your metabolism and calorie burn. So when you go off it and go back to old ways (which most do if they haven’t lost weight correctly and dealt with their mind and habits) you gain fat quicker because you have less muscle=lower metabolism and then have to work even harder than before and you’ll be looking for the next fad diet because you’ll feel more rushed to lose weight since you wasted not only time but money on phentermine. I told myself I’d be ‘different’ and it would work... but I’m not. It was a waste of time. I had dry mouth which was fine. The anxiety and irritability it causes you creeps up on you, you have moments of happiness but then the other side of it comes and it comes so slowly you think it’s just you and not the drug and it’s no way to live. Combine that with persistent sleep deprivation and no results and you’ll be very unhappy. I should have listened to my doctor and you probably won’t if weightloss is what you want... but if I could do it again id save my few hundred dollars and buy some workout gear or a pre workout to put towards my health/fitness journey. Or put it towards food you can actually eat instead of shaving 1-200 calories off of your metabolism 😂

[@Liz-nx2br]

These side effects were just for 2 weeks for me. It was gone after that . Also I started out at a very low dose then gradually went up. I never got to 37mg. But I’m now 138ibs from 170. Also I should mention that I work out regularly but definitely eating less depending on my exercise load.

[@PHILLIPS8822]

This medicine causes me to have difficulty in urinating. Don't know why but it does

[@Willowsilvermoon]

I’m 59, female, and starting second month of phentermine. I’ve dropped 19 lbs in 4 weeks. It has helped with appetite but I’m noticing it doesn’t last after 5, 6 hours like it did. I asked the clinic how long I can stay on it and was told, “You can stay on it as long as you need. You can stop it when you hit your target weight…or not. It’s up to you.” Okay, I have a medical background so I KNOW what I was told isn’t right. They leave it up to the PATIENT! So, I have made an appointment to see the ‘doctor’ (It’s actually a NP) after this second month. I also asked if it needs increased (to see what the MA tells me) and she said yes, I can still go up in dose! NOT ONE TIME HAVE I BEEN TOLD ABOUT ADDICTION to it, that I might have withdrawal when I decide to stop it, or anything. Honestly, I think the place I’m going to is in it for the money only……

[@CherisianWellness]

Hi, what is the link to the mentioned video of how to use phentermine correctly? Thanks.

[@dollface1992]

I searched his videos but couldn’t find it - hopefully he replies with the link because I’m interested in that video too !!

[@onestarabove7027]

It has nasty side effects after about three months. You can lose weight with it. After three months, it seemed to be ineffective. I lost 25 pounds and did not gain it back. I could not lose weight regardless of diet prior to using it. Don’t eat sugar and you won’t be hungry. I took 15 mg. It’s good for stamina to get through a long day. It causes constipation and heart problems. I don’t eat beef or pork, few grains, little to no sugar or sweets.

[@brynlilley6020]

I’m currently taking it and I find the CNS side affects are the worst out of them all, quite consistent dizziness as well as mood agitation

[@DragonBlueSpirit]

My girlfriend started using it and I cannot convince her to stop or think of stopping with it now. She hid that from me. All she ever told me was that she needed a medication for her health and that she was so frustrated that no pharmacy had it in stock. She never mentioned what it was until it slipped out of her mouth and I obviously looked it up and am so worried about her. I love her how she is, and see nothing wrong with her. She isn't obese nor has abnormal weight. I think it's normal to have a few kilograms more and totally okay as one ages, but she is obsessed with her weight and I do understand that it is a really hard topic for her but I still feel so helpless. No matter what I say she just gets angry and upset at me so I even fear talking about that medication to her. I don't know what to do but it breaks my heart not being able to help in any way

[@ruppyrouchda]

Is there a difference between PHENTERMINE and PHENTRAMINE ?

[@tegomarartsandillustration2564]

How do recommend to use it?

[@justjack4030]

I've been taking it for 2 weeks and I feel really depressed. I'm throwing them out because I'm tired of feeling like crap

[@catherinepatton8699]

Yes it works, don't take too long it's a kick starter for change in your eating and living. Don't depend on it as it can affect your heart and moods..

[@boparks3204]

What are better weight loss medications?

[@drwestinchilds]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qojbk4mNltGdZ8U

[@boparks3204]

@@drwestinchilds Thank you! It was very helpful!

[@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen]

It works but you have to change your eating habits when you stop taking it. If you don't, you will be right back where you started.

[@michellemcnew9902]

I’ve been taking it and I’ve been very emotional. Irritability & sad/weepy. Kind of feels like I’m in a fog. Just not myself

[@Imamazing2023]

It made me feel miserable everyday I took it. I couldn’t even hold a conversation without feeling irritated. I believe the people that are considering taking this medication don’t understand how much you don’t feel like your self. I\I would not advise this medication to anyone.

[@quadasialinzy5313]

I had a bad emotional break down the first week I took it

[@Imamazing2023]

@@quadasialinzy5313 yea I will never take this medication again. Thank god it didn’t affect me long terms and the feelings are temporary. I am currently seeking therapy on why I emotionally eat. And try to lose it the natural way by tracking my calories and staying disciplined. Nobody needs this medication. It makes you feel horrible.

[@CR-uw8kv]

@@Imamazing2023 how are you feeling? I stopped taking my pills like a week ago. I couldnt anymore. I felt as if i was going crazy. One minute i was happy then i was sad. Everything felt fake. Like a fog. This is one hell of a drug. My body looks so good but now my brain is sooo messes up bu this damn medication😩😩

[@Imamazing2023]

@@CR-uw8kv I don’t know the long term effects of this medication and if it can permanently mess up my mood like that thats why i stopped. I feel great i have lost weight with a nutritionist and tracked my calories on MyFitnessPal. You don’t need that medication

[@your1olney995]

I definitely know that phentermine has a payback when you stop taking it. Not only do you gain the weight back on again, but you gain even more weight.

[@Ishaseaton]

This was exactly what happened to me. I tell people and they tell me oh I didn't do it right am like noo I did but I dont recommend this pill at all.

[@avas132]

That’s with every diet tbh, every time you lose and gain your weight goes higher and higher with regain, many of the aftermaths people seem to be mentioning happen due to diets/weight loss and regain in general Edit: I have not taken this pill but have lost and regain throughout my life and suffered all kinds of symptoms from hair loss to higher and higher weights with every regain, some people are probably experiencing these things for the first time they lose weight coincidentally on the pill and are blaming the pill even though they would have occurred if they lost it without any aides (such as myself)

[@Jess-kn8vl]

Ive used it many times the last 8 years. This past year I feel like it made my PTSD worse.

[@breeannabroderick6949]

I was on this medication for two weeks. Originally I did experience side effects such as palpitations, nausea, headache, some dizziness, insomnia. After a week, the more concerning side effects were irritation, agitation, and anxiety. I was aware that I may be more anxious taking the medication because it increases everything. But the constant ag and irritation was becoming extremely bad. I’m very intuitive with my thoughts and emotions typically and try to understand why I feel a certain way. I was constantly feeling extremely irritated and I couldn’t put any realistic specific reasons why I should be feeling like that One night after I got off of work, I ended up having a mental breakdown then I was completely irritated with myself that I was even reacting that way. I’m feeling this way, but I couldn’t correlate how to stop the emotion. I started losing lack of concentration with my work And anxiety. I can’t do it anymore because of these side effects are extremely disruptive in my daily life.

[@breeannabroderick6949]

I also completely lost my appetite. I work an afternoon shift. So I usually would eat a late breakfast because I go to the gym in the morning. And take a dinner and snacks with me. I was still eating breakfast as normal just to force myself to have something in my stomach not because I was actually hungry. The rest of the day I can go without eating for nine hours or longer. I would eat just a snack because I knew my body needed something and I didn’t wanna pass out.

[@b3rrya729]

Hello 👋🏽 I have a question if I have no thyroid gland . Is it okay for me to take this ?

[@yaann-ra]

Ppl everything that you do, see, consume n eat have side effects and causes chemicals reactions in your brain too like drugs soo just be aware about it and maintain a healthy active lifestyle n clean eating habits most ppl fail with this “drug”because already have backups problems like mental issues stress, depression, anxiety etc.. in conclusion if you can control what you eat n drink, you can control everything else. I take this n obviously I will prefer not do any drug but I assure you that this drug makes you less damage than obesity n stress In my case works really well because i have a clean lifestyle now and this helps me with my slow metabolism because i was an sugar addicted as a kid so when I decided quick sugary food my metabolism was already ruined even that I took a healthy lifestyle can’t really lose weight this is because sugar, what we eat and the environment that we live it’s the most important for our body-mind state because this is what’s makes the metabolism n the micro bacteria inside of you soo if you going to make any legal or illegal drug just be conscious and in control of your self-being the key of everything it’s maintain balance drugs r just chemical reactions not magic n the effects of they depends of you, if u wanna loos weight n be healthy exercising and no process food are everything

[@RNpolanco]

It definitely works, but sadly I'm now suffering of bloating, gassy stomach pain and getting a cat scan soon. Praying 🙏 😢it's not serious. Also I've heard you need to drink 15 glasses of water a day also. I should've listen to my gut and just stop being lazy and just do intermediate fasting and eat less. I'm not even that over weight. I was 160lbs at 5ft now I'm 144lbs after a month of using it. 😢 I like my new weight but I'm a bit nervous 😓

[@hsinghshergill1660]

I lost 10 kg with duromine , got back 12 kg when I stop using , then eaten raw wegies and fruits and natural way in 1 year I lost 15 kg , please go natural .love vegetable and fruits.

[@1denford]

I had a very bad experience only after taking it for a week and a half I experience massive headaches and blurry vision numbness in my hands and feet lose of energy , Depression , Really bad mood swings it almost made me feel like the medicine was killing me I would definitely not recommend this

[@brianvalentas1121]

This video was an eye-opener. I took Phentermine and the other one that starts with a P an appetite suppressant. It worked. But, a month or two, not right away, your weight pops right back on. Even if you continue the same amount of exercise and dieting. You have to increase both to match the affects. I would stay away from it. Because what he said, is currently happening to me. Matter of fact I was actually going to schedule an appt with my WL doctor to get a refill. NOPE!

[@sdcoinshooter]

Not effective huh? Have you read any of the comments on your post here Doctor?

[@cleopatrajones90]

What other things I can use?

[@LiaetteFuqua]

It’s wrong for him to say flat out don’t work when it has for many people

[@helenstanton8542]

I am going into my last month of phentermine (month 3). Successful weight loss of almost 20lbs even with an insane work schedule that interferes with my workout sched. What is the best way to take it this last month to better benefit a sustainable weight loss?

[@oilinmyface787]

How are you doing today ?

[@melissaamericanmade9831]

Thanks, Doc! It's been decades. I hated them. You're a blessing sharing your time to help others. We live and learn.👍 ETA: Placebo effect could cause benefit too.

[@daisyreinacher5022]

I definitely have metabolic damage. I’m 56, post menopausal (I was always the skinny girl until I hit menopause) and have yo yo dieted for 5 years. I can only consume 1350 calories a day to maintain my weight :( These days I just look at a piece of cake and gain weight. If I eat more than 1350 calories, I have to exercise for an hour a day just to maintain my weight. A few days off and I’m gaining. It sucks. I’m on phentermine right now. It’s do or die time for me though. If I don’t lose the weight and lower my cholesterol and glucose, it will be a lifetime of meds and potential illness for me. That’s just not an option. I will be in the 2% if it kills me.

[@xuxastyles]

How is that going ?

[@vincedehaven8139]

Hi, I’m taking this med just started, I have a few questions, is there a way I can get ahold of you?

[@Yaya-tl7sy]

Yes to all of it. I was on it 3 times in my life. I did lose a lot of weight fast and also gained it all back and more and felt like a drug addict during and a little after.

[@CR-uw8kv]

I am going through this right now😭😭 I feel like i am going crazy. This drug has affected me soo much. It makes you feel so weird! Like your in a fog.

[@ThingsILikke]

Do these same rules apply if you take a very small maintenance dose of phentermine, like 16-24mg a week (lomaira?) I take a small amount because it helps me wake up in the morning, but I have definitely experienced muscle loss. I got injured and do not work out anymore and I'm like gumby but I am thin.

[@denissenatalie7763]

I'm lost about 30 pounds over a year ago with this medication and I keep it off.

[@sashennaidoo6055]

I've used it and it helped me go from 165kgs to 98kgs clean lean and feeling great however I got the weight back I'm sitting at 125kgs and struggling to get back down muscle hasn't been hard to build again but the weight loss is really not happening

[@loadedandloced311]

I read your blog post and love the way you suggest to use it during IF, WHICH I am a fan of

[@cesarmeza5331]

Seems like these side effects can be avoided by increaisng protein consumption, and weigh lifting

[@dreamtogold]

Can you share which video explains the proper way to use phentermine? I’m already eating in intermediate fasting pattern.

[@VioletCharmed124]

Just started today and I feel high! Is that the euphoric feeling people mention? Will it go away fast?

[@monicawise5249]

I used it in 2011 the weight stayed off until l got pregnant and gained every pound back and then some. I’ve taken it on two different occasions got pregnant each time gain more weight. It’s good for short term use, but the weight will come back if you do not change your eating habits.

[@jimmithedean4433]

Ppl really don't use it right. Its not meant to just stop eating calories. Its about eating the right calories and and building those healthy habits combined with diet and exercise

[@jameswheeler-69]

Bingo!! Then it works great!

[@icedove101]

I'm on this at the moment, I have an alarm set for 6am every morning, I take the capsule and then go back to sleep till I have to get up for work at 8am, That is the only way I'm able to sleep every night, If I take it any later then I can't fall asleep the next night. I have no appetite and struggle to eat during the day because I forget but I do make sure I have mostly protein for dinner every day so I can keep my muscle. I have a lot of energy to the point I struggle to sit still at my desk at work and spend my lunch breaks going to a fast walk. I don't want to be on it for to long because addiction runs in my family and it really feels like I'm on speed some times.

[@jeriensign7143]

Great info!!! Thank you! I can’t find the other videos about how you would use phentermine with fasting. Can you direct me to it ?

[@christopherparslow7837]

I use it with my intermittent fasting...I take the pill at 7am.....drink alot of water go for 1hr swim laps then a 20min sauna...get home about 2 30 drink a protein shake or some fruit.... eat a healthy dinner at 5pm...make sure I have eaten everything by 7pm...then don't eat again to 2.30pm the next day...works great....I lost 12kg in my first month of using it

[@KellyLynnCalton]

I'm trying to find the video he references about how to use phentermine correctly. Can someone link it to me please? Thanks

[@p.martinaguilar9138]

Me two lol 😩

[@adgreene]

Dr. Child's, I have tried Phentermine several times to lose weight. Phentermine does ABSOLUTELY nothing for me. Phentermine does not give me energy nor decrease appetite. Q: Why do I not have any luck with Phentermine? I am going to try Adipex (brand name) next time. Phentermine is an absolute waste for me . I have tried several times, but absolutely nothing. Thank you very much.