Bontril Slow Release and Headaches: What Users Say

• Bes...
• January 17, 2011

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Bontril since December 28th, 2010. I am pleased to say that I have lost 7 pounds the first week and 6 pounds the second week, and tomorrow will be 3 weeks and I have lost 3 this week. In total, I have lost 16 pounds so far. I have experienced dry mouth, suppressed appetite, and headaches. However, none of them bad enough to make me stop yet. When I look in the mirror, I am so pleased. I started out at 171 pounds and now am at 155 pounds. Every day I am excited to see what my scale says once I get up. I would recommend this to anyone that needs to lose weight. LOTS of WATER will make you feel full, so it is very much needed. I haven't been able to exercise yet due to an injury in my back."

• Jod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Bontril on 6/17/13. The first week, I lost 10 lbs. I eat cleanly and exercise 3 days a week. Side effects include insomnia only if I don't exercise, decreased appetite, increased energy, a slight headache. I haven't lost any additional pounds."

• ggm...
• August 29, 2010

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have only used this medication once, and it was amazing for controlling my appetite, even better than phentermine. However, I have migraines and am being treated for them with Topamax. I had a mild headache before taking the Bontril, and after taking the Bontril, the headache only got worse throughout the day. My energy and mood were terrific, appetite was suppressed. I had total control of what I ate all day and night. When night came, I was in terrible pain with my migraine. None of my usual rescue medicines worked (Imitrex). I was getting nervous, come bedtime, I was restless, could not sleep, had a terrible migraine all night long, like the Bontril wouldn't wear off. I almost went to urgent care for my head since Imitrex was not working."

• goo...
• February 7, 2008

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Bontril 105 for 6 months now. I have lost a total of 40 lbs, but I am not the strictest of people. I have changed my diet a lot but still have days where I cheat and eat bad things. Went through 3 kinds of pills before I got to this one due to headaches daily."

• Anonymous
• October 20, 2010

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Bontril SR (105 mg) for 30 days. The 1st week I lost 7 lbs and the 2nd week I lost 3 lbs and none since. The 1st week I had tons of energy and a significant decrease in appetite. The 2nd week my appetite started to come back and the energy was gone. I now have almost the same appetite as before, although I do get full a little quicker. Went to the doctor today to get a refill. Going to try 1 more month. I did follow the 1200 calorie diet and drank lots of water the 1st 2 weeks. It is hard to restrict calories now that the hunger is back. As far as side effects, I did experience headaches, insomnia, and dry mouth for a few days, but that has gone away. I was also irritable that 1st week. Now the only side effect is dizziness if I don't drink enough water."

• Cec...
• July 8, 2009

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I lost 6 pounds in the first week of taking Bontril, then no more loss. I didn't have cravings at first, but after 3 weeks, I am hungry again. Headaches are gone, still doing the diet, but nothing happens. I will finish the first bottle and see if it is worth it to start a second. I had high expectations."