Diethylpropion User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• AAH
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was only 162 pounds at 5’5” when my doctor put me on diethylpropion. I have anxiety really bad so she thought this was the best pill. I’m on 75 mg once a day. I take it at 10am. From day one it instantly stopped my appetite almost completely. I almost have to force myself to eat and it’s very small amounts. In 3 days Ive lost 6 pounds. I have anxiety, insomnia, and severe dry mouth. I drink tons of water. I can barely sleep at all and when I’m awake I feel kind of trapped on the couch. Sort of frozen from nervousness. I don’t feel like I have a ton of energy but my appetite is definitely Gone. My blood pressure has gone up and my heart rate has elevated considerably. The anxiety kicks in about 2-3 hours after taking it and subsides around 8-9 hours after taking it. So, the anxiety is gone by bedtime but the insomnia is still there. Each day seems a little better though. I’m going to stick with it as long as none of the side effects worsen or any new ones arise."

• doini...
• August 13, 2010

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today will be my 3rd day of taking the 75 mg tab. I am using this in conjunction with Weight Watchers and regular exercise. I could tell on the first day that taking it at the beginning of my work shift (7:00 a.m.) was too early as it started to wear off just before dinner time. I have moved it to taking at 11:00 a.m. as late afternoon, dinner and after dinner is what I am trying to control. First day I was sleepy, 2nd day no side effects, no jitter, no heart palpitation, nothing. Feel great and definitely was not hungry. Did have dry mouth (but that only served to help me drink my water) and did not have trouble sleeping. I am very excited about the prospect of this working for me. I have 70 lbs to lose. "

• cvdixon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on this medication and so far it's working perfectly! It does suppress my appetite a lot! Every time I eat and the first bite of food hits my stomach I get sick and feel like I am going to throw up, so it's working and is deterring me from over eating! I didn't rank it a full 10 because the price is sort of high (depends on where you buy it) however, I have found that Wal-Mart is the cheapest on it!"

• smalls
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on this diethylpropion medication for 3 weeks now. It gives me energy and has even improved my disposition. I take it around 10am and usually only have coffee for breakfast, a small lunch, and a little less than normal sized dinner. It has done wonders for my over eating and cravings. After my 1st week I was down 4lbs. I have no problem sleeping at night on this and haven't really experienced any side effects except maybe occasional dry mouth. I highly recommend this medication to kick start your weight loss."

• -sexy...
• March 23, 2012

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After three kids I went from 130lbs (a size 7) to 195 (a size 15). I tried so hard to lose weight on my own but I went up and down between 5lbs. I decided to go to a Doctor where I was prescribed this medication 75mg once a day. The office gave me a diet to follow which was for breakfast a slice of 50cal. bread with some butter spray, for the morning snack a piece of fruit, for lunch 1/2 a turkey sandwich with mustard, for afternoon snack 1 cup of veggies, for dinner 300 cal. frozen dinner, and at least 100oz of fluid a day. (No caffeine). In 4 weeks I lost 20 lbs. I got off the pill for 2 months and put back on only 3lbs. I will be starting the pill again next week so I can get rid of the rest of my excess weight. This pill is amazing."

• FoZeea
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm here to tell you all that this tablet does work. Due to suffering from anxiety attacks I was put on these instead of phentermine as these have less side effects. I was told to take 1 25mg a day for three days and move onto two if I feel fine. I stared these on Sunday 11/05/14 and next day weighed myself I had actually put on 1/2 kilo so got disheartened my weight at this time was 100.5 kilos yep I know that's a lot, but I just weighed myself and I'm now 98.5 yep lost 2 kilos in 5 days. Only side effect, headaches but nothing else."

• fozeea
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just started my second week starting weight was 100.5 kg weighed myself this morning I'm 97.2kg so in 9 days lost about 6lbs must say first two days had severe headaches but by 3rd day settled down. I tried every medicine but nothing worked, but this seems to be shifting the weight. "

• htaylor
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2012

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This medication is the best. I have lost 12lbs in a week and a half. I have to make myself eat at times and as a working mother of five I have no time to hit the gym. I would recommend this to anyone who needs that extra help to loss weight. I hope to loss 20 more lbs and I am very hopeful."

• NMano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was 260 10 yrs ago, began strict diet and exercise and plateaued at 222 about 3 yrs ago. Then tried Keto, Atkins, - and gave up. I didn't gain much back, and stayed at about 220 til I went to a weight loss clinic in Nov 2020. Thank heavens I found them. They explained the folly of low carb, high exercise diets. I was prescribed phentermine and then diethylpropion, together with a strict low fat diet. So much easier to restrict fats than carbs [bread, potatoes, pasta] Amazing results. It's March 29 and I'm 200. Dipped below to 199 on and off for a week. Will stick with program. Yoga, and walking."

• Lillian...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2022

Tenuate Dospan (diethylpropion) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on this for a month now and I have lost 14 lb. I have a little headache in the evenings but a little headache is worth it for me to lose this much weight. I am so happy with my progress ,my goal is 50 lb I hope that I can achieve it. I recommend this to help anyone."

• Bs80
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 15, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have had Diethylpropion on and off for the past 4 years and I had lost 3.5 stone. It works better for me than Phentermine. For a change, I’ve tried Phentermine and there was no change to I have gone back to what I know works. I’m not a big eater and I have salads for work with a little carbs in to keep my body going through busy shifts yet I shed no weight with Phentermine apart from 0.5 lb . I take my BP in work as I’m a nurse and tbh it’s always low, however you do need to monitor your heart rate. Diethylpropion Is definitely the best of both we’ll for me anyway !! Good luck everyone"

• JDS
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "When my endocrinologist mentioned Tenuate (diethylpropion), I immediately did some research and found this site. I found it helpful. I have been taking 50mg of diethylpropion daily, the generic for Tenuate, for exactly 4 weeks with little side effects. I have lost 19.6 pounds. (I am 5'4, started at 265 lbs, and have a BMI over 45.) While I have added some walking, I have not changed much other than reducing my carb intake, focusing on protein, and adding water—all very manageable. The only two side effects I have experienced are a weird taste in my mouth in the morning and occasional constipation. (I had read about insomnia, rapid heart, and dizziness; I have not had that.) I have my first follow-up with my doctor tomorrow and will continue to take this medication with his support."

• Radiant
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2012

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am writing my experience on this page because it was all I read here that gave me the courage to start taking the medicine. I started taking this 10 weeks ago and I have shed off 10kg of weight! In the first 2 weeks, I took 75mg regularly in the morning. Then I realized that I get hungry towards 4pm. Then I break the tablet into 2, thereby taking it twice a day. In the past 2 weeks, I have taken only half a tablet daily (around midday) and I am still shedding an average of a kg per week. I am now 94kg, hoping to reach my target weight of 84kg by end of the year."

• PamSgo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 21, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was very skeptical, but this is working. I am about 45 days in and have lost 15lbs. I do get tired in the evening, but that is it. A balanced diet is very important to this weight loss plan. I check my bp every morning, and though it is up a little, it is certainly not at any sort of dangerous level."

• Deter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking diethylpropion 75 mg for 2 weeks and one day and I have lost 14 pounds. It gives me lots of energy and cut my cravings for snacks. I weighted 265 pounds when I started and now I'm down to 251. My goal weight is 225 pounds. I would like to loose more but I know that I can't take this med for a long period of time. In the beginning I did have a headache but The only problem I have is staying awake at night and dry mouth but it is worth it because I love the weight loss."

• Anonymous
• August 12, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on diethylpropion since about the 3rd or 4th week of March, 2021. I can’t believe how it curbs your appetite!!! I am 64 years old and was very overweight and probably headed for a wheelchair with all the health problems I have. So I made up my mind to get some weight off with the doctors help. I weighed 256lb when I started and as of August, 2021. I’m now down to 218lb. The doctor wanted me to lose 100 pounds. I’ve got 62 more to go. It’s amazing how much better I feel !!! The only thing I’m worried about is after I get the weight off, I’m so scared I might be hungry all the time and gain my weight off. But… I’m determined. I haven’t weighed this is years!!! I’ve been overweight all my life."

• Cadona
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2024

Tenuate (diethylpropion) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I used this drug about 30 years ago. It worked very well. After my baby and divorce, I gained so much weight that I had gastric bypass about 20 years ago. In the last 6 months or so I have found myself 'eating through' the bypass and eating emotionally. When I felt an appetite suppressant could help me get back on track, it was so nice to ask my doctor for an 'old' drug that I was successful with in the past. He was happy to prescribe it. I've experienced no side effects, and it has been easy to catch myself when trying to eat the wrong foods and/or for the wrong reasons. In 4 months, I have lost 50 pounds (primarily on keto - ideal for bypass - including the occasional cheat weekend.)"

• Hopeful
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today is April 4, 2023, and I just started taking diethylpropion today. My first dosage of 25mg was at 2 pm. About an hour later I start getting a very mild headache, but it was not a bother to where I needed to take something for it, it could also be from my sinuses. I have noticed that my appetite has been minimum. So far at 7:30 pm Central time, I have had two protein drinks, a serving of tortilla chips, and some hummus and I am not hungry. I'm hoping I can get my other two protein drinks in and another 32 oz of water down. So far so good. I am a little nervous because I feel like I should eat something more, but I am not hungry. I pray this works for me without any side effects because nothing has worked for me since 2019 when I was 180 lbs, now I am 236.8 lbs weight that I gained during covid. As a plus-size woman who originally was weighing 265 lbs. 180 lbs was a weight I was comfortable with and looked good. When I dropped below 180 lbs, I looked sick. So my goal is 180 lbs."

• sasab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2012

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been using the 75 mg of Tenuate for 2 days. I am NOT hungry at all, but I force myself to eat: Breakfast is cottage cheese, fruit, and nuts in a bowl. Then 1 bottle of water. I'm full until lunchtime 4 hrs. later. If I don't eat, I get a slight headache, so I make a half sandwich-tuna fish or turkey, lettuce, tomato and lite mayo. I eat that with a small fruit: orange/grapes. I eat more cottage cheese, ground turkey burger for dinner whole wheat bun and veggies steamed and more water and juice. I'm so full when I finish but I know it's working so I make sure I'm full so I don't get tempted to go back in the kitchen after 6:00 pm. I exercise twice a day every day. Low impact and cardio. I can see a difference already in my legs & arms. Love it."

• Rolle...
• June 3, 2009

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I lost 65 lbs in about 6 months with Diethylpropion, along with exercising and eating healthy. It really made a difference in helping me lose the weight. I maintained my weight for over a year without the medicine by exercising regularly and watching what I ate, but I haven't been very good about my routine lately and just found out I gained 20 lbs over the last 6 months so I just got a new prescription again."

• Anonymous
• June 4, 2009

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on 75mg dose for 6 weeks now. I wanted to lose at least 28lbs overall and in 6 weeks I have lost 14lbs. I have had no side effects at all and would recommend them. I've bought all sorts in the past few years. Cost me a small fortune and nothing worked so these have been a blessing. I am much happier within myself and the weight loss is definitely noticeable."

• fozeea
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It's me again, only lost 2lbs more weight loss speed slow down. Will be starting 2 25mg per day, now only taking 1 so far was advised to start taking 2 after 3 days of starting but was doing fine with 1 now lets see if taking 2 25mg a day makes any difference."

• Anonymous
• May 11, 2012

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Tenuate 75mg since March 9th. I have dropped 20 lbs in approx. 9 weeks. My calorie goal is 1100-1200 although some days I am lucky to reach 600. I am just not that hungry. I also changed my eating habits. Grilled chicken vs fried and lots of salads with reduced or fat free dressings. Tenuate and My Fitness Pal have been my "crutches". I still have a long way to go but I am determined to do it!"

• Anony...
• September 3, 2009

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The first month I was on diethylpropion I had a little headache but it goes away. I lost 11 lbs in the first month. The second month I was on this I lost only 3 lbs, its because you still do have to exercise. So I was off of it for 1 month and gained about 4lbs because I went back to my old habits of overeating and I didn't watch what I was eating. I think this pill will still work even if you get off of it, you just have to watch what you eat and count calories. I'm back on it again and I have had some headaches but it went away. "

• Dukes...
• December 10, 2010

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have gone from 160 lbs to 135 lbs (25 lbs lost) in 3 months while taking this medicine. It is awesome. I am also tracking my calories and trying to stay at 1000calories/day. It is very important to see your Doctor regularly and be monitored while on this medicine. My Doctor will only prescribe this for 3-4 months. I am being told there are studies for long-term usage. I am nervous to go off of this medicine because it works so well. I am able to manage portion control, eat healthy, increase exercise and not want to eat after dinner. This medicine was the answer to my many years of struggling with my weight. I wish I could stay on it forever but I can't. I think about food ALL day long except for when I am on this medicine."