Phentermine and Anxiety: What Users Say (Page 2)

• hop...
• June 14, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had been so upset with myself and couldn't even look in the mirror without total letdown after gaining a massive amount of weight within the last 2 years. I am 5'9" and as of 4 days ago I weighed in at 251. I begin phentermine on Tuesday and as of today (Saturday, 6/14/2014) I weigh 240 pounds! In 4 days I've dropped 11 pounds. I take 30 mg in the morning and I do feel jittery, nauseous, and clammy here and there, but I realize if I eat a few peanuts, peanut butter, apple slices, etc., I feel much better. The pill definitely curbs my appetite the whole day, and I force myself to eat, and when I do, it's very light. By dinner, I am hungry and do eat what I want, but my portions are smaller and smarter. I also have cut soda and sugary drinks."

• Can...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2016

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Adipex 15 mgs every morning for 5 days now. Day 1, I felt jittery, but now I feel great! It has decreased my appetite and given me energy! Eating much less. I think I'm down about 5 pounds, hope to lose much more. I'm 280 pounds and should be 160."

• Aqu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was 260 lbs and 5’7”. I asked my doc for phentermine. I started taking it and felt jittery and on edge for the first three days, but then no side effects. I continued on my diet, but drank a lot more water and had a lot more energy. I used my reduced appetite to fine-tune my diet and make healthy choices. I also started a workout program and joined an online community. I lost 15 pounds the first month and 10 pounds each of the next two months for a total of 35 pounds. Then I stopped phentermine and maintained my weight for the next three months on my own. Since I had lost so much the first time and maintained my loss, I got another 3-month course. I lost 30 more pounds. I’ve kept that off for 10 months now. I’m still over 27 BMI, with comorbidities, so after keeping the loss for 10 months, I have been given another course and will start it next week. I think I’ll be able to reach normal body weight within these three months."

• Aqu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was 260 lbs and 5’7”. I asked my doc for phentermine. I started taking it and felt jittery and on edge for the first three days, but then no side effects. I continued on my diet, but drank a lot more water and had a lot more energy. I used my reduced appetite to fine-tune my diet and make healthy choices. I also started a workout program and joined an online community. I lost 15 pounds the first month and 10 pounds each of the next two months for a total of 35 pounds. Then I stopped phentermine and maintained my weight for the next three months on my own. Since I had lost so much the first time and maintained my loss, I got another 3-month course. I lost 30 more pounds. I’ve kept that off for 10 months now. I’m still over 27 BMI, with comorbidities, so after keeping the loss for 10 months, I have been given another course and will start it next week. I think I’ll be able to reach normal body weight within these three months."

• the...
• July 28, 2009

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 25 years old and I have had a weight problem my entire life. For the last 8 years, I have lost and gained weight like crazy. My doctor put me on T-Diet 30mg on April 1, 2009, when I hit 292 pounds. I am currently on the 37.5 mg Adipex tablet, and I am down to 244 pounds. I feel phenomenal. After learning I had an underactive thyroid about a year ago, I had really started to feel like crap every day, and the weight just kept packing on. I feel 16 again and more self-confident. The worst of the side effects were the dry mouth (chew sugar-free gum to help), nausea at first (take an antacid), headaches at first, increased anxiety (totally worth it anyway), constipation, and I am easily agitated. Good luck."

• Anonymous
• January 8, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was just like you, reading the reviews about this weight loss medicine. Always go with your first mind, if your first mind tells you no, just go with it. If you are a person who suffers from anxiety or depression in the past, this is not for you. I had a baby 2 months ago and wanted my baby weight off so bad, but this made my anxiety come back. I was only taking this for five days at a dose of 37.5 mg, whole pill. Also messed with my mental health, had insomnia, and brought on depression. Stay away - lesson learned for me, hope I can recover well so that I can take care of my kids."

• wut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am going through early menopause and have gained 30 lbs in a year. It's been impossible to lose weight. I started phentermine last week. I have anxiety and am VERY sensitive to medication, so I was a little worried. I started with half and felt jittery, but it subsided in an hour or so. I've had a lot of extra energy, and my mood has been better. I have experienced dry mouth and trouble sleeping, but have lost 4 pounds in a week! I plan to stay on the medication for 3 months until I reach 148!"

• wut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am going through early menopause and have gained 30 lbs in a year. It's been impossible to lose weight. I started phentermine last week. I have anxiety and am VERY sensitive to medication, so I was a little worried. I started with half and felt jittery, but it subsided in an hour or so. I've had a lot of extra energy, and my mood has been better. I have experienced dry mouth and trouble sleeping, but have lost 4 pounds in a week! I plan to stay on the medication for 3 months until I reach 148!"

• Poo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug, phentermine, is amazing to help lose weight! I was skeptical before trying it. I didn’t think an appetite suppressant would help; even when I’m not hungry, I eat. I’m glad I tried it. It doesn’t just curb hunger pangs; it made me not focus on food. I used to obsess about food, and I’d keep thinking about it 'til I gave in. On phentermine, I go hours without feeling hungry or thinking about food! Maybe an occasional craving, but quickly forgotten. I went for my follow-up, and in just over 5 weeks, I have lost 22 pounds! And it was pretty painless. I did eat less; primarily veggies and lean protein with some fruit. And I exercise 5 days/week. So it wasn’t all phentermine. But it really helps. I take it in the morning so it doesn’t affect my sleep, but I noticed that I don’t take midday naps now. Definitely experienced dry mouth, and occasionally I feel anxious, but otherwise no side effects. My blood pressure has not been affected. This stuff is amazing."

• Rub...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was prescribed Phentermine for weight loss as I was about 70 lbs overweight. I'd been struggling for 18 years with depression and anxiety from a traumatic event, and even though the doctors prescribed antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds, I still felt lost and sometimes suicidal. Within about 20 minutes after taking my first phentermine pill, I felt absolutely 'normal' again. Imagine 18 years of struggling, not being able to focus, falling behind at work and at home, losing track of my thoughts and not being able to hold a decent conversation, then a weight loss medication gave me back my life. As for the weight loss, I changed my eating habits, stopped drinking soda, and lost 18 lbs within three months."

• Bri...
• January 14, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Jan 1, I told myself I have to start making healthier food decisions. I started working out 30 mins each day and eating healthier. Got on the scale after a week and didn't drop any weight. I had an upcoming apt 1/11/17 and told my dr what was going on. She suggested phentermine 37.5 mg. I started taking phentermine 1/12/17, my morning weight was 181.2. Today is 1/14/17, and my morning weight is 177.6. I felt a little jittery the first day, I noticed when I ate right after, it was not as bad. I do have cottonmouth all day, which I feel is a great side effect because it makes me drink lots of water. I have a 24 oz cup, and I have been filling it up at least 5/6x daily. Goal weight is 150. I will post on 1/20/17."

• Dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I stopped taking after several doses. Terrible nervousness and anxiety. Difficult to concentrate at work and communicate thoughts clearly, insomnia, mouth and eyes constantly watering, angry feelings, depression, no desire to eat or do anything else. I get dizzy running on the treadmill. The doctor told me to take half a dose. It’s still terrible. After reading all the negative reviews with the same issues, I am throwing this in the garbage. FYI, I also am allergic to aspirin and have a similar reaction to Lipitor."

• Dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I stopped taking after several doses. Terrible nervousness and anxiety. Difficult to concentrate at work and communicate thoughts clearly, insomnia, mouth and eyes constantly watering, angry feelings, depression, no desire to eat or do anything else. I get dizzy running on the treadmill. The doctor told me to take half a dose. It’s still terrible. After reading all the negative reviews with the same issues, I am throwing this in the garbage. FYI, I also am allergic to aspirin and have a similar reaction to Lipitor."

• Cmp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took phentermine for a little over a month and lost 8 pounds. I did not have time to go back to the doctor for a refill until recently and am excited to start again. My advice is to split the full dose (37.5) in half for your first week. I tried taking the full dose right at first, and it made my anxiety awful-flushed face, headache, pounding heart, etc. Plus, if you have regular exercise and a good diet, you can make the prescription last longer and get the same results if you took a full dose without diet and exercise!"

• CCa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My dr just started me on phentermine 18.75 mg. I told him I don't have an issue with overeating or need appetite control. I take gabapentin for MS, which causes an extremely low metabolism, and I was gaining 5 lbs a week, just eating healthy. I can't do much since I have MS (exercise). I'm 41 & 5'3'. I weighed 123 last week, and now I'm up to 138. It's hard on me when I gain weight, everything seems to hurt. I just need a metabolic booster. Makes me jittery. No, I'm not obese, but I will become one if I don't take some kind of action. Exercise alone or diet will not matter. I will still gain weight. Anyone in the same boat?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 3, 2012

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking this in April 2012. I weighed 192.5. It is now October 2012, and I am down to 143!! I take it before breakfast and exercise 2-3 times a week, sometimes more, depending on how I feel. The first day is the only time I got jittery at all. No other problems except for dry mouth. I keep a low-carb diet with the occasional cheat. But I feel great and never thought I would be down this much weight this soon."

• Tif...
• January 8, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Phentermine Friday, January 6, 2017. I take half a pill for a week. Then a whole one starting this upcoming week. So far it's been 3 days, I have amazing energy, and I have not felt jittery at all. I have been eating healthy. Usually, when I am trying to lose weight, I see what others are eating, and I think, oh dang, just one bite lol. With this medicine, I have no cravings. My tummy growls some, but I will grab an apple or an orange, and I am satisfied. With each child I have (3), I kept gaining weight. I am 252, I am so upset at that. 2017 holds a new future for me and my family. This medicine has given me hope, I feel so different. I do have a yucky mouth sometimes, but I keep mints, and it makes me drink more water. Good luck to you all."

• Anonymous
• January 20, 2012

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was stuck at the same weight for over 2 weeks. I was working out for over 60 minutes a day. I decided to try Fastin, and within days started losing weight again. I have been taking it for 5 weeks and have lost 10 lbs. That's good enough to get my approval. It really helps me not be hungry throughout the day and gives a noticeable increase in energy. I have noticed some jitteriness about 1 hour after taking it, but it does not last long, and to me, it's worth the weight loss."

• Bec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2019

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Fastin is really a great appetite suppressant! I have taken it for a few days. Yes, it does make you jittery, and your heart rate is increased, but for me, it wasn’t overwhelming. Unfortunately, the only reason I couldn’t give it a 10 is because I do feel nauseous throughout the day, which makes me not want to eat any food and drink tons of water!"

• MKM...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 26, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Absolutely amazing! I took Phentermine 2 times a day as my doctor and I wanted to treat my obesity aggressively. I never had anxious feelings or lack of sleep. For the time I was on it, I lost over 70 lbs. I would highly recommend this drug with exercise and eating right."

• Goo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I tried out phentermine 15 mg for three days. The first day I didn’t notice any negative side effects, and I had no appetite at all! I had to force myself to eat. The second day same thing, except at night I felt really restless, and my heart was beating really fast and freaking me out. I already get anxiety, so when my heart was beating so fast, I felt like I had to work really hard to keep calm so I didn’t have an anxiety attack. I took a break for a day and then tried it again for a third time, and the same thing happened, at night my heart would race. It’s a bummer because it really works as an appetite suppressant. But I’d rather be hungry than feel on the edge of an anxiety attack."

• Ono...
• June 26, 2015

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Adipex 37.5 on 6/23/15. My starting weight was 301. As of 06/25/15, I was at 291! Wow! I am very impressed because I have done NO exercise at all. On the other hand, I have NO desire to eat throughout the day. I eat fruit before I take it and drink plenty of water (helps with the dry mouth too), but today (06/26/15), I am not feeling like myself. I was very jittery and weak. I realized that for the past 4 days I've only eaten 2 bags of chips, 2 bananas, and some grilled chicken. I ate something today and immediately started feeling better. I think I'm going to try to force myself to eat more because my body is not reacting well."

• Ong...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2019

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Fastin is a good appetite suppressant. When first taking it, there are side effects of heartbeat increases and jitteriness. That goes away after a few days. Fastin seems different than other diet pills in that I don't seem to eat the missed calories at night when the meds wear off. Definitely have to move/get active and drink plenty of no-calorie drinks to lose the weight. I'm 49 and have used Fastin on and off over the last 20 years. I've had periods of 60 lbs lost, then I stop paying attention and gain some/all back, especially now at that time in my life when all women have a hard time losing weight. I'm back on the downslide. I don't weigh myself but rather am enjoying the change in how my clothes feel."

• JAZ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started taking phentermine 37.5 mg on July 25 at 251 pounds. On July 28, I weighed in at 244 lb, my next weigh-in will be in 3 days. I'll update you all then. The first day I took it, I was jittery and full of energy. I was also sort of restless the first 2 days. I also have some heart flutters here and there. I have to force myself to eat. But I drink a lot of water. Good luck."

• Tha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2018

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 48-year-old female who has been battling weight issues for over 10 years. I stopped smoking cigarettes on 3/3/13, and my weight took a jump up for the worst. I lost my willpower after gaining so much weight. I began to stay in the house and withdraw from social events because of being ashamed. I began taking Adipex on 8/15/18, weighing 234 lbs. As of 8/22/18, I weigh 227 lbs. THAT'S 7 LBS IN 7 DAYS! Today, 8/26/18, I haven't weighed myself, but I'm sure I've lost more. I have no appetite or cravings. Now that I see results, there is no turning back. Just wait until I exercise, oh boy! Side effects are slight headaches, jitteriness, sweating, and loose stools. The jitteriness gives me energy, so I don't mind."