Diethylpropion and Insomnia: What Users Say

• gyp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2015

Diethylpropion for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Adipex, but the insomnia and other side effects were just becoming unbearable, so my doctor switched me over to Tenuate 75mg ER. Besides the side effects listed, Tenuate has been pretty bearable versus Adipex, and I can cope with the few side effects, they are not too bad. I have noticed, for me, that the weight loss is slower on Tenuate, but as long as I am eating right and exercising, the weight comes off. I'm losing 1-2 pounds a week, so I'm staying on target and at a healthy weight loss. At the beginning, you will lose the first week, for me, it was 7 pounds, then after 2 weeks, it slowed to 1.5 pounds a week. You have to make healthy choices & exercise, or you will just gain back what you lost."

• Jen...
• April 27, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am completely satisfied with this medication. I had a few side effects the first 4 days (a bit jittery, headache, insomnia, constipation), but all but the constipation has passed. I have been on this for 3 weeks today and am down 11.4 pounds. I am thrilled with it as I had tried Phentermine and had terrible side effects and had to quit. I am on about a 900 to 1000 calorie daily diet, drinking lots more water and walking daily. It gives me a good energy...I want to be up and doing things, but not like hyperactivity. It's been a great experience so far."

• Jak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2018

Diethylpropion for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I love this pill. I'm 46, 5'9" and weigh 294 lb when I started back on this pill 9 days ago. Down 10 lbs. I am on a doctor-supervised liquid diet plan. He prescribed me Tenuate because I never forgot this little helper. On the same style diet plan with Tenuate, I lost 90 lbs about 16 years ago. After my weight loss journey 16 years ago, I put back the weight at about 5.5 lbs a year. :-( Well, now I'm back at it, just older now. But this little pill hasn't changed, still great. Minimal side effects. I am experiencing side effects of a dry mouth (so I'm drinking more water) and insomnia. The insomnia isn't crazy, but I'm wide awake for the late, late show, whereas I didn't use to be. I'll take the extra TV time over being overweight any day. Ask your doctor about this pill. It works."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 14, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've taken these for approximately 18 months, and I have lost 10 stone 11 lbs (as of this morning). I love them. I don't get any side effects really aside from occasionally being unable to sleep for longer than 5/6 hours. I'm more focused, procrastination isn't even in my vocabulary, and I am feeling amazing - only 3 more stone to go, and I am there - ALL THANKS TO Diethylpropion."

• 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 10 a.m. 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, I've 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."

• Vin...
• August 4, 2011

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking this medication for approximately 5 weeks. Along with smaller portions, better food choices, and increased exercise, I have lost 19 pounds. It seems to be working well. I don't know if it's the medication or the exercise, but I have experienced some jitteriness, overstimulation, insomnia, and menstrual upset. The worst effect would have to be the taste. I definitely get the dryness, unpleasant taste, but it's nothing that extra water and some mouthwash can't fix. Overall, I am EXTREMELY satisfied with this medication and would recommend it."