Diethylpropion User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• July 1, 2011

Diethylpropion for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Tenuate 75 mg once a day for a week. I've lost 7 lbs, I have experienced dry mouth, but I can definitely live with that. In fact, I almost feel sick in the morning if I don't drink 16 oz of water between 6 am and 9 am. I still get hungry, but I get full faster. I keep a bag of organic almonds in my desk and eat 6 to 10 almonds when I get hungry, and that takes care of that problem. This is the first weight loss pill I've ever taken, and I am pleased with it. 40 lbs to go, I hope to reach my goal in 4 months. This first 7 lbs was with only 2 days of exercise and eating semi-healthy."

• Hop...
• 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 25 mg 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 minimal. 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."

• -se...
• March 23, 2012

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After three kids, I went from 130 lbs (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 5 lbs. I decided to go to a doctor, where I was prescribed this medication, 75 mg once a day. The office gave me a diet to follow, which was for breakfast, a slice of 50 cal. 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, a 300 cal. frozen dinner, and at least 100 oz 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 3 lbs. 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."

• FoZ...
• 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 fewer side effects. I was told to take 1 25 mg a day for three days and move on to two if I feel fine. I started these on Sunday 11/05/14, and the next day I weighed myself, I had actually put on 1/2 kilo, so I 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, I lost 2 kilos in 5 days. Only side effect: headaches, but nothing else."

• 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."

• hta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2012

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This medication is the best. I have lost 12 lbs 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 lose weight. I hope to lose 20 more lbs, and I am very hopeful."

• NMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was 260 10 years ago, began strict diet and exercise and plateaued at 222 about 3 years ago. Then tried Keto, Atkins, and gave up. I didn't gain much back, and stayed at about 220 till 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."

• Det...
• 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 cuts my cravings for snacks. I weighed 265 pounds when I started, and now I'm down to 251. My goal weight is 225 pounds. I would like to lose 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 doctor's help. I weighed 256 lb when I started, and as of August 2021, I’m now down to 218 lb. 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 that after I get the weight off, I’m so scared I might be hungry all the time and gain my weight back. But… I’m determined. I haven’t weighed this much in years!!! I’ve been overweight all my life."

• Aud...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been losing about 5 pounds a month without much exercise. I was worried because this is classified as a stimulant, and those drugs are terrible for my anxiety. But this isn't like the phentermine I'd had before. It had no effect on my anxiety at all. No effect on my mood, either. It doesn't make me feel sick or completely averse to food. But food definitely doesn't taste as good with it. It's been great for my late-night snack cravings. I built up a tolerance to it in the first few months, and it wasn't as effective anymore, so I stopped taking it for a few weeks, then started again. It still takes self-control and determination, though. It's not a miracle drug. Unlike Ozempic, which makes you queasy so you just don't eat, period, and unlike phentermine, which makes you feel kind of tweaky. It's training wheels. You have to work with it. This is a great option for people who are already eating healthy. It's like it holds your hand and says 'you can do it!'"

• cvd...
• 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 overeating! 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!"

• HOT...
• August 7, 2011

Diethylpropion for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Tenuate 25 mg three times a day for three weeks now, and I have lost a total of 8 1/2 lbs. I eat smaller portions of food and watch what I eat and don't eat after 6:00 pm. I drink a lot of water, and now my doctor started me on a diuretic to help me get rid of my water weight. So far, this medication has helped, and I am looking to see more results, and I will keep you posted. Good luck to everyone."

• foz...
• 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 97.2 kg, so in 9 days lost about 6 lbs. Must say first two days had severe headaches, but by the 3rd day settled down. I tried every medicine, but nothing worked, but this seems to be shifting the weight."

• doi...
• 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 it at 11:00 a.m., as late afternoon, dinner, and after dinner is what I am trying to control. On the first day, I was sleepy, on the 2nd day, no side effects, no jitters, no heart palpitations, nothing. I feel great and definitely was not hungry. I 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."

• Anonymous
• June 28, 2012

Diethylpropion for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 25 years old, 5 ft 9 in, and weighed 262 lbs when I started Tenuate. I have been on it for 2 weeks now. I have not weighed yet, but I have to make myself eat. At first, I was counting calories but couldn't eat more than 900 calories a day, and that was eating 5 times a day, so I just eat a little here and there. I have only experienced dry mouth. I am very hopeful, I need rid of this weight. Maybe Tenuate will do it."

• Key...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 7, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I used Diethylpropion (Tenuate DOSPAN 75 mg) on and off for many years until it was withdrawn from the market after some 50 years of safe use, following serious adverse reactions (pulmonary hypertension) with similar anti-obesity agents, particularly Fen-Phen (a fenfluramine and phentermine combination therapy). Diethylpropion has a rapid onset similar to Dexamphetamine, but its relatively short duration of action doesn’t cause any significant insomnia issues. I personally found Diethylpropion very effective and more acceptable than Phentermine (Duromine) or Ethylamphetamine (Apetinil), which both caused me anxiety and a ‘jaded’ feeling. If still marketed in your jurisdiction, I’d recommend Diethylpropion as an acceptable, convenient (one 75 mg SR tablet on rising), effective anti-obesity medication, which is largely free of unpleasant side effects."

• Pam...
• 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 15 lbs. 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."

• Rad...
• 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 10 kg of weight! In the first 2 weeks, I took 75 mg regularly in the morning. Then I realized that I get hungry towards 4 pm. 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 94 kg, hoping to reach my target weight of 84 kg by the end of the year."

• Anonymous
• June 4, 2009

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on a 75 mg dose for 6 weeks now. I wanted to lose at least 28 lbs overall, and in 6 weeks, I have lost 14 lbs. 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 24, 2024

Diethylpropion for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It's a slow burn for me. I'm shocked by those who claim to have lost significant weight in a short time. I've lost about 10 lbs in a year, which is not fast but the healthy way. I was about 40 lbs overweight. I've tried phentermine and herbal supplements, and I like this one the best. It doesn't make me feel weird, no headaches. What it does is help me not overeat, but I still very much have to do the work, i.e., self-help, coaching, and exercise. If I could stay more disciplined, I would lose weight much faster. Note: It took a while to find the right dosage and time, etc. I like the 75 mg ER, obviously for convenience versus taking 3 pills a day. I was taking it later in the day because my issues come at nighttime, but honestly, I find I do best taking it in the AM."

• Rol...
• 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
• May 11, 2012

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Tenuate 75 mg since March 9th. I have dropped 20 lbs in approx. 9 weeks. My calorie goal is 1,100-1,200, 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!"

• sas...
• 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 and arms. Love it."

• App...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Diethylpropion helps suppress my cravings for several hours, but when it wears down or I’m late taking the next pill, I’d still get really hungry and could still overeat. I took 25 mg 2 times a day, I think I might need a higher dose or stronger type of drug. So far, I don’t experience any side effects."

• Duk...
• 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 1000 calories/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."