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

• sde...
• February 14, 2010

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this medication for weight loss on 01/15/10, and today is 02/14/10. I am a female, age 22, and started out at 227 lbs, and I am down to 210 lbs. That's 17 lbs. The first day I took this medication, I could not believe my lack of interest in food. However, the first 2 days on this medication, I had a horrible headache, bad taste in my mouth, and extreme dry mouth. Symptoms did go away after 2 days, so that was the good part. I exercise about 2 days a week at this time. I would suggest teaming up with your doctor with this so he can keep an eye on your blood pressure, weight loss, heart rate, etc. This medication has started to wear off recently, but my eating habits are on the right track. Other than that, this medication is amazing!"

• lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this medicine for weight loss. I have type 2 DM with PCOS. I started Adipex on 10/30/15. My weight was 260 lbs and I was very unhappy. My first week on this pill, I lost 10 lbs and the next week I weighed in at 245 lbs, 15 lbs in two weeks! It's amazing results. I had major side effects ranging from headaches, upset stomach, diarrhea, blankness, and heart racing. I stuck with it and the only thing I have a problem with is the diarrhea and upset stomach. I weigh myself tomorrow for the third week. The energy I have now is unbelievable. I'm really happy I chose this."

• Tsi...
• June 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had a great experience using this, lost 20 lbs in the 3 months on it. Another positive, my face cleared up so, so nice!! My skin looked amazing! The first 2 weeks on it, I had terrible headaches, but they did go away eventually. The only thing I really noticed is that it triggered my anxiety a little bit and caused me to bite my nails a lot!! But other than that, I had a wonderful experience with it."

• Amb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this pill on 2/24/17. So far, I have lost about a pound a day. I only eat 1,000 calories a day and exercise whenever I get up early enough. I have experienced some terrible side effects, which include dry mouth, insomnia, tingling in my left leg, jitters, and headaches. The side effects are terrible, but I've looked up ways to deal with them: dry mouth, I drink a bunch of water, insomnia, I take ZzzQuil, jitters, drink more water and take deep breaths, headaches, I take pain pills. Does anyone know how long before my body gets used to this medication and the side effects go away?"

• Hop...
• June 24, 2010

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Adipex 37.5 mg on 06/14/2010 after reading all the reviews on this site. I also have changed my diet considerably, and I exercise (walking, Zumba, and light weights). I wasn't going to weigh myself, but I ended up going to a doctor's appointment on 6/18/10 for a check-up, and I made a mistake and peeked at the scale, and I had lost 9 lbs in one week. I do experience dry mouth and occasional headaches, but nothing serious. I started taking this medicine because I needed a boost on top of the dieting and exercising. I do not take the medicine on the weekends, and I always cut my pill in 1/2 and take 1/2 when I wake up at 6 a.m. and the other 1/2 at 2 p.m. after I have eaten lunch at work. Starting weight 251 lbs, current 243 lbs (as of 6/18). I will update my progress!"

• Jod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Well, I started Adipex-P today! I'm 5 ft 4 in, 308 lbs. I have tried a lot of weight loss pills with diet and exercise, I just can't seem to lose much weight. My doctor prescribed this to me. I hope this really helps me lose a larger amount of weight! I will be dieting and trying to exercise 3-5 times a week! I will let everyone know in 2 weeks how much weight I have lost :) Side effects: slight headache, dry mouth, somewhat of a high sensation like I was in slow motion, it only lasted a couple of hours, but dry mouth continued. Drink lots and lots of water :)"

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been yo-yo dieting on and off for many years. I have been hovering around halfway to my goal weight. So far, I have lost 60 pounds and have not gained it back. I just couldn't lose the last 50 pounds. I finally asked my doctor for an appetite suppressant, which she claimed she didn't believe in. She wrote me a 30-day prescription as a trial. I began that day, March 20, 2018, weighing 209. Today, March 30, I weighed in at 200! That's 9 pounds in 10 days! This is working! I'll definitely get a refill. Side effects are minimal, I have dry mouth and a slight headache when I first wake up, but it's worth it. I will give more updates."

• Ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Day 2: Only side effect is a headache, but it should go away. Lost 3 pounds, most likely water weight. Appetite decreased, but still want to eat. On Day one, had little appetite and no desire to eat. Will have to count calories. Will follow up in a few days."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 44 years old. Weight today is 322 lb. I have had success with this before (several years ago). I can't remember exactly how much, but at least 20 lbs in 2 months. I also weighed less then. I have tried to take this at least 2 other times since but have stopped only a few days in because of the headaches. I'm about to give it a try again because I know it helps, and hopefully this time the headaches won't be so bad. Wish me luck."

• Los...
• May 16, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking this medicine this past Friday. I have been up for the last two nights every hour on the hour! Please tell me that this will go away. I have also had a headache for the last two days. I stopped drinking caffeine, so maybe that's why. I'm ready to lose this weight! I'm 31 and 195 lbs, my goal is to lose 50 lbs."

• Bro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Adipex four years ago, and it was amazing. I lost 50 pounds and felt great! I started it back up this week because I got married and fell off the healthy food wagon. This time around, I've had headaches and a racing heart. I think I'm going to try taking my pill every other day and see if the side effects lighten up any."

• Anonymous
• April 28, 2010

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I witnessed a friend get amazing results from this, so I thought I'd give it a try. I started at 199 lbs, and a month later I am at 181 lbs. So, lost a total of 18 lbs... not too bad. I haven't had any side effects. Maybe a few headaches when I first started taking the pill, but nothing too bad. My appetite has definitely decreased. Normally, I am hungry all the time and never feel satisfied, but now I eat a little bit of my meal and I'm pretty much full. I have also lost cravings for chocolate and sweets, which is nice. I drink more water than I used to because I often get dry mouth. But now, I'm finding it harder to see the numbers drop on the scale. I go to the gym almost every day for about 1 1/2 hours. Hopefully, the numbers will start dropping again!"

• Sun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started it in March 2021 and lost 10 pounds. It’s May 1, 2021, but it gave me headaches every day, so I had to stop taking it. It did curb my appetite and gave me lots of energy. Works good, but just not for me."

• Get...
• April 25, 2010

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have only been on Adipex since Friday, April 23rd, so far the only side effect I have had is headaches. I wake up each morning since with so much energy. I am in the gym at least 4 times a week for 1 to 2 hours and have changed my eating habit, no soda at all. I feel so much better, even starting off at 312 lbs. I can't wait to see my results. Will keep you guys posted."

• bri...
• April 25, 2011

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 27-year-old 5'2" woman. My weight started at 242 lbs on March 1st. I lost 8 lbs in a month, teaching myself how to eat right. I just went to the doctor on April 21st, and he gave me Adipex for 30 days. I started taking it on the 22nd, and today is the 25th, and I have lost 7 lbs in 4 days. I do have dry mouth, nausea, and a headache at night, and I have trouble sleeping. I don't have that burst of energy I hear so many talk about. I have not started working out yet, but tonight I will start that. I, too, do not crave sweets, and I also am a huge Coke drinker, and I haven't wanted one since I started. All I want is water, and that's a good thing. This is my first time taking Adipex, and so far I am very happy with it."

• HDH...
• December 10, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 5 ft and 160 lb. I'm a short, round pear. I started Adipex in September (I think). I have only lost 10 lbs. I put on a lot of weight when I started taking my thyroid medicine. I have changed up my eating habits some and have been trying to go to the gym 3 days a week and go walking with my dog on the weekends. At first, when I took it, I had light headaches, and I felt like I lost all my energy by mid-afternoon and was a little constipated. Now I feel fine. Dry mouth and still light constipation. I just thought it would work a little better for me. I am trying to eat better, it can be so hard when I have to make dinner for my hubby and make me something else and being around the holidays. I am hoping to lose 20 more pounds."

• HOT...
• November 18, 2009

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Adipex-P for 1 week now and have lost 5 lbs. I have experienced loss of appetite, dry mouth, headaches, nausea, jitters, loss of memory, and have a bad taste in my mouth. I'm pleased with the weight loss, but the side effects are bothersome, so after I am done with this month's supply, I'll stop. Starting weight 181 lbs."

• Cin...
• April 3, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I lost about 40 lbs through changing my eating habits and regular exercise over a period of about 18 months, but I had hit a plateau. I was referred to a weight loss clinic by my co-workers, who are having great success with phentermine. After my first week of taking phentermine 37.5, I was constantly famished and tired. At the 3-week marker (down 6 lbs), I requested to switch to Adipex. I noticed a difference the very first dose. I'm on day 3 of Adipex, and it seems to do a much more consistent job of curbing my appetite, and I don't feel sleepy. I'm not overly energetic, but also not jittery, and I'm not getting the headaches. Trying it for a week before possibly checking into another option. So far, I am feeling optimistic."

• Lo-...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Adipex 37.5 a week ago today, 04-07-2016, and I have gained 3 pounds??? I don't understand why it's not working. I'm using MyFitnessPal to help track my meals, but the most I get out of these is a headache, and I'm very moody. I called my doctor, but today is Saturday, to see why I haven't been so successful as the others that I have been reading about. My start date was 268.5, when I weighed myself today, I was 272. I'm so disappointed. I paid $100 for the pills in Detroit, Michigan, and my repeat visits are $75. I am not hungry, but very gassy. I eat 3 meals per day and have not worked out yet."

• dea...
• July 22, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had severe headaches, blurred vision, and I could NOT produce a bowel movement without laxatives while on this medicine."

• Bec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Adipex on 10/27/15, and today, 10/29/15, I am 4 lbs down! I haven't had any symptoms except for a headache. I am more alert and energized! I would recommend this to anyone!"

• ane...
• May 15, 2009

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Adipex for 3 days now, and I'm not hungry. I sleep good, just get bad headaches and dry mouth. Haven't weighed in, though. But it really does work."