Adipex-P and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 21-year-old female, 5 ft 5 in, and I reached my heaviest point, weighing in at 155.2 lbs. I have never weighed more than 130 lbs. I tried Weight Watchers, and I worked out for about 45 minutes to 1 hour every day, and nothing was helping. Anyway, I went to my doctor, and he said he felt I had reached a plateau, making it very hard for me to lose weight. I was prescribed Adipex tablets on 11/17/15, and today, 12/1/15, I am down 11.2 lbs. That is 11.2 lbs in exactly 2 weeks! After losing about 5 lbs, I already felt so much better. I have not had any horrible side effects. I experience dry mouth if I don't drink much, and I barely ever eat anything. I have to force myself to eat. Other than that, I have nothing bad to say about it. I definitely would recommend it! I will update in 2 weeks!"

• Ms ...
• March 24, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Adipex-P on 03/12. I am 5'5" and my starting weight was 315!! :( Side effects: dry mouth. Nothing else for me. It took about a week for the pill to curb my appetite. I drink lots of water! A couple of days I cheated on my diet, but I never overate like I used to. I have changed my eating habits tremendously. Currently, I have not done any exercising, but I plan to start. Today is 03/24, and I have lost 8 pounds! This is just the beginning of my weight loss journey. I recommend this pill."

• Big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 20-year-old male. I was never involved in sports in high school. I started taking Adipex in February 2013. It is now June, and I have lost 57 lbs! I have gotten off the medicine for about a month now and only take a pill every now and then as I start to lose my motivation. Coming from 334 lbs and only being 5'10'', it is amazing the difference you feel in your entire body. I am a full-time college student, and that makes it hard to focus on your health, but Adipex does it for me. I have had the dry mouth, and it does tend to make me extremely irritable sometimes, but still does the job. I have gone from a 48 in jeans to a 44, and some 42s fit."

• bcl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Adipex for 4 days now. I have lost 13 pounds somehow. I changed my eating to only intake 1000 calories a day. I take half a pill in the morning and half a pill at noon. I have severe dry mouth and drink about 10 bottles of water a day. I am having trouble sleeping for the last 2 days. I get the jitters really bad about 30 mins after I take the pill, it lasts for a few hours. No issues with my heart rate! I am hungry until my stomach hurts. I was an overeater, so it's pretty painful! With all that, this pill is worth it. I am excited about my progress so far and can't wait to see what I can get down to in a few months!"

• MKm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on generic Adipex for 1 month. Start weight 183. Current weight 171. Drink lots of water on this. Dehydration can cause headaches (I get migraines already, so this did not increase due to the medication). The first day I was nauseous. The first week was extreme dry mouth and complete lack of appetite. I had to remind myself to eat during the first week. At some point during the second week, I was feeling a bit hungry but not the constant hunger I experienced before. As of the end of the first month, the only persisting side effect is the dry mouth. I'm also not sleeping very well! But I just take Tylenol PM for that. Overall, I feel good. I'm losing weight. I'm less hungry, so I'm selecting better food choices. (Chocoholic lol) and no serious issues."

• Bri...
• May 8, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pill already. I've been only taking it for 8 days, and already I lost 9 lbs. I weighed 188 lbs, and now I'm 179 since I've started taking it. It helps curb your appetite. I have to remember to eat, honestly. I do have blurry vision and dry mouth and tons of energy. I'm not constipated like most because I take vitamin C, I guess. I love the results and will continue to use it. I'm 5'1'' and my goal weight is 130 lbs. I will keep y'all updated :)"

• 1bi...
• April 10, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 5'3 and weigh 196 lbs, and I started taking Adipex on 4/5. On 4/8, I weighed 193 lbs. The first day, it made me very jittery and have dry mouth very bad. I have also walked on the treadmill for thirty minutes since I started the Adipex. I have lost a pound a day. It helps me to eat smaller portions. My goal weight is 150 lbs."

• Sti...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 4, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Adipex (phentermine) is great for weight loss. I did experience minor side effects (i.e., dry mouth, insomnia). I have taken this medicine on and off for several years. I noticed rapid weight loss the first time I took it, losing over 30 pounds in the first month. I was 202 lbs when I took it the first time, and after only 1 month, I was down to about 170 lbs. I went off of the medicine for several months, didn't exercise, and returned to my original eating habits, regaining all of the weight plus some. The second time I took it, I didn't experience the same rapid weight loss I had with the first attempt, only getting down to about 182 lbs. Going for try #3 but will do it right this time with exercise and diet change for life!"

• Sli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Oct. 16th - 5'8, 256 lbs, Male. Oct. 26th - 240 lbs even. 16 lbs - 10 days. Loss of appetite, which makes it easy to control how, what, and when you eat. Dry mouth only if you don't drink lots of water, which is absolutely necessary to dispose of the fat you're losing. 1/2 pill - modest energy. Whole pill - a bit shaky, but I love shaky. Feels like a miracle is happening. Getting my life back slowly but surely."

• Jen...
• April 22, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Adipex 4/16 exactly 6 days ago. I started at 181 lbs, I am now down to 176.4 lbs. I have had occasional headaches and dry mouth, but as long as I keep losing this weight I need to lose, I can deal with it. My goal is to lose all my pregnancy weight I put on with my second baby. 28 more pounds to go!!"

• AMG...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Addition to my original post: Started on 1/19/2017, 5'4'', 18 yr. old female weighing 168 lbs. Always been a little overweight and decided to make a change. It is now 2/17/2017, and I have lost 7 lbs., so I now weigh 161. I got those results with a semi-strict diet and working out frequently (about 5-6 days a week). I don't have a ton of weight to lose, so it hasn't melted off as fast as others, but it definitely works! Just have extreme dry mouth. I would recommend this to anyone serious about losing weight. Will update again in a month. ***3/17/17*** now weigh 154.6, total weight loss of 14 lbs. in two months. This month will be my last month because my body fat and BMI will most likely be back in the normal range."

• Amy...
• April 20, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Adipex for the past 3 months as prescribed. I weighed 190 lbs. with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. The first month I lost 20 lbs. The 2nd month 4 lbs. and 3rd month 4 lbs. I played volleyball 2x a week, which helped. I could have lost more, but I hate exercising if it's not volleyball. My 1st month, the insomnia was nightly. The dry mouth was all the time. Try chewing gum. I drank more water than I'm used to, but it was good for me. Constipation was a problem. Try fiber pills or Phillips or stool softener for constipation. Lots of energy. 2nd month, sleep was better. I felt great because I could feel those 20 lbs. off and my clothes were so baggy. Lots of energy. I slightly started to want to eat. 3rd month. Total loss = 28 lbs."

• can...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 21, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Adipex for almost two years. When they say it's not such a thing as a miracle pill, they haven't tried this. I lost 10 pounds from my goal of losing 150 pounds. My weight loss has slowed down a bit, but as long as the numbers go down and not up, I'm still happy. I did experience extremely dry mouth, dizziness, and loss of appetite for the first two months. BUT IT WAS WORTH EVERY BIT. Now I'm starting to have sleeping problems, which I don't like. I am very scared that if I stop taking it, I'm going to gain my weight back."

• Em6...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was on phentermine several years ago but didn't really try to change my eating habits, and so it didn't work. I decided to try it again because I just keep piling on the weight and am slowly killing myself. I've been on it 3 days now and have already lost 8.4 pounds! I know it's mostly water weight right now, but seeing that scale move so quickly is such a big motivator. My starting weight was 443.8, and now I'm 435.4. I eat between 1,200-2,000 calories per day. I've noticed that I'm eating less each day, though, and it helps take away the cravings so I can make smart decisions about what to eat. I am also watching my carbs and sugar intake. The only side effect I've had is mild dry mouth and not feeling sleepy during the day like I normally do."

• Rac...
• January 3, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking Adipex, and I was at my highest weight ever. I was at 218 lb. I currently am down 42 lbs and now sitting at a weight of 176 lb. Adipex really does help curb your appetite. The only downfall I've found was that the dry mouth can be a tad irritating at times. I drink on a daily basis probably around 2-3 gallons of water before I started taking Adipex, and now with this medication, I am almost doubling my water intake just because, no matter what, for me, my mouth is always dry. It is a side effect that I am willing to live with, though, with the type of results I am getting. I have also lost 20 inches off my entire body since the process has started. I do go to the gym 4 days a week, and I do cardio and weights as well."

• Mal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 6, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have taken Adipex for one month and 4 days, 22 pounds down. Starting weight 240, now at 218. I plan to stay on the pill until I reach 180 lbs. I am a very active person and eat great. First couple days I did have headaches, which only lasted 2-3 days, now I have had none. The boost of energy is nice. I do experience some dry mouth, thankfully, I LOVE water! I'll post in another month, hopefully, I will be under 200 pounds!"

• Aim...
• June 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I work at an endocrinology clinic. And there, I have seen crazy stories about Adipex - from 191 lb in 1 year to 30 lb a month. So, I said to myself I'm going for it. In the first 3 days, I am 4 lb down. I have plenty of energy, I do have a dry mouth, and one time after I stood up from the bed I felt dizzy. Now, my post is more for the people who are taking it - please take 1200 cal per day. If you take less, you will have jitters, and you would start doubting the medication. And yes, I push myself to eat because I want to eat, but I eat small portions. From day one, I want to adjust my portions, always small portions. After 1 month after my medication finishes, I will continue small portions and won't exceed 1200 cal. Good luck."

• Ono...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am now exactly one month in. My start weight was 301, and I am now at 278! Hooray! The only side effects I still have are dry mouth, nasty taste in my mouth, and jitters from time to time. I will update again in one month :)"

• Sho...
• August 20, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am now on my 3rd month of Adipex. I started in June at 190 and currently at 166.4 lb. I still get the dry mouth and had two episodes of getting blurred vision, a clammy feeling, passing out, and then throwing up. Well, today I figured out the common factor of each time that happened. I had one alcoholic beverage each of those days. So, lesson learned: even one little drink with this medication can cause major side effects. Other than that, I have been totally fine. So, I chalked it up to human error! Hoping to keep the weight off when my 3 months are up. Well, check back on my last day for final results of 3 months."

• Shi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I went on 4/28/15 and was shocked when I weighed in at 189. I'm 5'7'. My walking around weight is typically around 170-175. I started Adipex and went back in June for my check-up, I'm down to 174 with steel toes and long sleeves. I was told to avoid the generic and only use Adipex, with a coupon, it is $50. The energy boost is great, not too much... just don't take one after about 4 or 5 pm. Now, the interesting part... My weight gain was due to consuming alcohol on an almost daily basis... the Adipex suppressed my appetite AND suppressed my desire to consume alcohol. I can attribute this to the suppression effects of the drug, and the dry mouth gives you the desire to drink water or a sports drink."

• Aun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on Adipex-P for 28 days and have lost 20 pounds. Doctor put me on it because I am menopausal and have a hard time losing weight. First week had a hard time sleeping, but now no problems. I check my blood pressure daily and no issues there. Definitely get dry mouth with it, that has been my only issue. I usually chew gum and keep a drink handy. Glad I was given this drug, doubt I would have lost what I did without it."

• Ki_...
• April 29, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 5'3 and tone easier than lose. So, I started taking Adipex on 4/22 at 178. As of today, 4/29 at 167. So just in 1 week's time, I have lost 11 lbs. I drink at least 64 oz of ice water a day, most of the time, I'm over 100 oz. The first few days, I did have dry mouth, but not so much anymore. 1200 calories is what I aim for, but I don't always get that many since I'm not hungry all the time anymore. I've been working out 5 days a week, at least 35 minutes. I just had an inguinal hernia surgery, I can only do cardio. I do: 15 minutes on a cycling machine, 10 minutes on a treadmill, 5 minutes on the elliptical (I push myself, but this is my minimum). I use the LIVESTRONG free app My Plate, and I track EVERYTHING from my water, exercise, food, and weight."

• lib...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this medication on 3/4/16. Starting weight was 208. After a week of taking it, I've lost 10 lbs. I weigh now, is 199. This pill works! I've been eating small snacks and working out. So far, the only problems I've experienced are dry mouth, dizziness, restlessness, and slight tremors for the first few days. I'll give an update in about a month."

• woo...
• August 2, 2009

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Adipex on June 2, 2009. I have lost 28 lbs since then and feel so much better. I still have a long way to go, but I feel motivated to do it. The only side effects I had were headaches and dry mouth. But I drink tons of water to help with the dry mouth, so that isn't such a bad thing. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to lose a significant amount of weight. You must do it right though and be sure to eat. Sometimes I have to force myself to eat."

• Bri...
• October 29, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started the pill on 10/9/15. I was 172.2 at the doctor's, I'm a 24-year-old female, 4'11" tall. Weighed myself today, 10/29/15, and I'm 11 pounds lighter! I'm 161.3! No cravings for sweets, which I have/had a horrible sweet tooth. Stopped eating fast food as much, cut it out more than half. Can't wait to see more progress. I work 6 days a week as a stylist and have a 5-year-old in school full time. Working out is hard, but I try to fit 30 min in either in the morning or at night. I use MyFitnessPal to track my calorie intake, 1200 a day, mostly less. Dry mouth, but as long as I drink my water all day, I'm good. Will update next month!"