Phentermine and Dizziness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Its...
• March 10, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Firstly, I'm 18, 5'4", and 160 lb when I started. I've been on it for 3 days and have lost 4.8 lbs. I was going to hold off on my review, but I experienced some side effects. This takes insomnia to another level, I would go to sleep at 6-7 am just to wake up 5 hours later. These past 24 hours, I have felt so lightheaded that I stayed in bed thinking I was going to faint out of dizziness, and even while not moving in my bed after waking up, my heart would beat a thousand beats per second. I drink plenty of water too. I also had unexpected diarrhea. Needless to say, the side effects are STRONG. I love the energy boost, though."

• bab...
• November 2, 2008

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Adipex for 2 weeks now. I do have some sleeping problems, but it is getting better. I have had some dizziness also. I was 246 lbs, and at my 2-week weigh-in, I was 235 lbs. I have changed the way that I eat and have had no time for exercise. I love this pill."

• Lov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have a love/hate feeling about phentermine: I love the energy, alertness, and appetite suppression. I loved that I lost 16 lbs in about a month and a half. I hate the 'crash' that I got after a few hours, with debilitating dizziness and weakness. I also hate having to get a doctor's check-up each month. (My tests always came back normal.) I especially hate the day I thought I was going to die at work due to intense heart palpitations. The rest of my pills have been untouched in my dresser drawer since that day."

• Ree...
• April 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started phentermine on April 2nd. I took half a pill. Had some dizziness but tons of energy. The type of energy that motivates you to clean and work out. I have never been successful losing weight. I am 5'5", 200 lbs, and 39 years old. I was concerned with this med because I take medicine for high blood pressure. So far today, April 4th, 2017, my blood pressure is normal, I have worked out 2 days in a row and am down from 200 lbs to 196.6. I was in disbelief when I saw this. I know it is mostly water weight, but I have little appetite, have been drinking at least 70 oz. of water per day, and making healthy food choices. No side effects yet!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 50 yrs. old and just started phentermine 37.5 mg on 2-16-16. It's just been 4 days, and I've already lost 14 lbs. I'm 5'8" and started at 320 lbs. I want to get down to 145, so I have a long way to go, but so far, wow! The only side effects so far are dizziness, jitters, constipation, and slight headaches. All of that I can deal with because this pill is working so far. Will update in a month or so."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2021

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Lomaira for about a month. I had gastric sleeve done a year ago and needed a boost in my weight loss, so my doctor prescribed Lomaira combined with Topiramate. I have lost 10 pounds in a month! Some side effects I have noticed are dry mouth and some dizziness at times if I’m not eating correctly. I also can’t sleep in as much as I would like to, I can only get about 7 to 8 hours, which is still good. I do take my blood pressure every day an hour or two after I take the medication to be safe. Be prepared for potential pushback from your pharmacist. I had a pharmacist who wouldn’t fill the prescription because he felt it was unsafe. This, of course, with his own personal opinion, many other pharmacists are fine, as this drug has been around for 60 years. Good luck!"

• RRJ...
• December 7, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Phentermine 5 weeks ago. I am 41 years old, male, 5'6'', was 241 lb and now down to 214 lb. I was a poor eater, suffering from high blood pressure and cholesterol. I tried everything to lose weight. Hitting the gym did not work, I barely lost any weight. I looked in the mirror and said enough is enough. I started eating really well and taking Phentermine with light workouts. I have lost significant weight and people are starting to notice. Just be wary that going to the gym 'may' put a strain on your body while on Phentermine. I was getting dizzy just on the bike for 30 minutes. Also, do research its potential health issues and/or benefits. Remember, once you're off Phentermine, your hunger comes back and you may want to eat more. There is a chance you could gain it all back if you're not careful (that's my fear). My plan is to have some Phentermine handy and use it sporadically once I see a 5-pound weight gain."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I started the phentermine pill on a Saturday. That was the first thing that hit my mouth that day. I'll be honest, it made me a little dizzy and loopy for the first couple of hours. But then, all of a sudden, I felt this burst of energy, which made me feel great. And I have been every day since then... today is Thursday, and I've also noticed that I'm having trouble sleeping at night. I faithfully passed out around 10 pm every night before I started. And now I can stay up till the next day if I wanted to. It's almost like you have to force yourself to go to sleep. Since this is still my first week, I haven't recorded any weight loss yet. But I thought it would be helpful to mention the deprivation of sleep and the amazing amount of energy you have."

• thi...
• March 13, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The first 3 months I lost 30 lbs, so much energy all day. I did feel dizzy the first month, but it went away. I have been taking it for 8 months now and no more weight loss. I get monthly check-ups, my pulse is high always, it's affecting my mouth, it's so dry, my teeth are being affected too. It works, but has side effects."

• LAC...
• April 13, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking this medicine a little less than a month ago, and it is amazing. I have lost 13 pounds so far! I personally do NOT exercise while taking this pill, and I still have seen amazing results. I eat every 2 hours, whether it be an apple, trail mix, Smart Pop popcorn, etc. I drink water throughout the day, but I occasionally will drink a diet soda. The only negative side effects that I have experienced would be nausea, taste buds change, and dizziness at times. Weigh every WEEK so you don't get discouraged, and keep in mind that results differ. Good luck!"

• Ju8...
• August 22, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 5'2", 149 lbs. And I'm on day 4 of phentermine 15 mg. The only side effects I've had are mild dizziness and hard to sleep before 11 pm, even though I take it as early as 7 am. My cravings are completely gone! But, I haven't lost any weight! The energy feeling comes and goes, I've actually taken a nap once. I'll try to keep my updates current."

• HMD...
• May 23, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is my second time using phentermine in 2 years. The first time I lost 30 pounds in 5 months, but the side effects were terrible the first time around! I would sweat just sitting down, I was jittery, dizzy, and had headaches. I gained back about 15 pounds since then and decided I'm going for it again. I was expecting the same symptoms to come back (I have the same dosage as before) but side effects this time!! I got the generic phentermine, and I like it WAY better! All it has done is decrease my appetite and give me energy. No dizziness, or getting sweaty, or feeling like you're on some crazy drug... just appetite control! I started at 254 and four days later I'm at 247!"

• Anonymous
• April 25, 2012

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Adipex on 3/21/12. My starting weight was 271.5. Today is 4/25/12, and I weigh 258 lbs. I've lost a total of 13.5 lbs. I'm certain I could've lost WAY more. After over a month, I still have 1/2 a bottle left. The side effects of the pill (rapid heartbeat, dizziness from not eating, etc.) brought out my pre-existing anxiety issues. I stopped taking it for 2 weeks and got back to eating wrong, but I started again a little over a week ago, and I'm losing like CRAZY! I weigh every day, and the number keeps getting smaller (side effects are GONE). I sometimes skip a pill, but I still don't feel like I'm starving like I used to. I will continue to take it until I reach 145 lbs. I haven't exercised, but I did purchase the INSANITY workout and will start soon."

• Jen...
• June 15, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Update: so I started taking this on May 19th, 5 ft tall and 250 pounds. I felt dizzy my first three days and ate very little. I try to eat less than 1200 calories a day. Some days I'm still hungry, though. It hasn't even been a month, and today I weigh 224. That's 26 pounds in 27 days, almost a pound a day with no exercise. The results for me have been amazing. I do have trouble sleeping, so I usually take the pill earlier in the morning. I take a whole one a day. I also have had severe dry mouth, mainly the last 3 days, but I'm also taking a water pill."

• Myn...
• October 19, 2015

Phentermine "I am down 13 pounds in 10 days of taking this medication. Haven't eaten much since starting, so I'm pushing the fluids to keep hydrated. No exercise, but I'm a mom of 4, so I'm kept busy running around after kids. Jitters, insomnia, dry mouth, and dizziness are some side effects I've had, but hoping that my body adjusts to the medicine soon."

• Msf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had a total thyroidectomy last September. From the surgery until now (5/17/17), I had gained another 30 lbs. Before my thyroid issues, my normal weight was 130-140. I have gained roughly 70-80 lbs since Feb 2016. I saw my endocrinologist last Wednesday (5/10/17), and they decided to start me on phentermine. I started the pills Friday (5/12/17), starting weight 216 lbs. I had to see my primary care doctor today (5/17/17), and I lost 4 lbs! I can't tell you how good it feels to jump on the scale and see that I lost instead of gained. Day 1, I experienced mild dizziness, dry mouth, heart racing. I drank a lot of water, and by the end of the day, I felt fine. If you can stick through your body adjusting to the medicine, this pill will work for you!"

• Gil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started February 3rd of 2016, so I have been taking this medication for 5 weeks. I am 21, 5'2", and started at 259 lbs. It has been five weeks, but I didn't take the medicine consistently or eat right during the third week due to a passing in the family. I also haven't exercised at all due to the passing of my grandpa, and I started my school semester when I first got the prescription. I do plan on adding exercise into my routine, but just by eating less and trying to eat better, I have lost 26 lbs in a month and a half! I'm at 233. I have gone from a size 18 pants being TIGHT to a size 14 pants fitting perfectly. There is a noticeable difference, and the only side effects are headaches and dizziness, but after water and Tylenol, I'm fine! :)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Ok, so I'm 5'5, 32 years old, and I weigh 151. I went to my PCP for a physical on 6/30/16 and was telling her that I can't seem to lose the last 10 pounds. She recommended that I take phentermine. She told me to take half a pill a day only and wants to see me in a month. Well, I decided to take my first pill the next day, 6/31/16. After breakfast, I waited two hours, but I took the whole pill just because I completely forgot I had to take 1/2. Anyways, after taking the first pill, 30 minutes later, I started experiencing dry mouth. Then I was hyper, jittery, then I could feel my heartbeat a little faster, then I got the chills, I was a little dizzy, and this is only after 1 pill. I was having all these symptoms for only 2 hours."

• Liz...
• February 10, 2017

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 19, female, 240 pounds, and 5'8". I started taking Adipex yesterday (02/10/2017), and I had a boost of energy for about 5 hours, along with constantly sweating, dizziness, no appetite. I had to force myself to eat, and my heart racing and blurry vision here and there. I sure do hope to see results because these side effects are pretty terrible. Any recommendations? I'm drinking lots of water and eating with the pill."

• Mor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm an 18-yr-old female. I used to weigh 115 lbs and absolutely loved my body, and then over the past year, had some stressful things happen, and I gained 35 pounds. Tomorrow will be one week since I started phentermine, I love it so far. I could count all of the food I've eaten on one hand since I started, and I used to go from eating out at least once a day, sometimes up to three times a day, and now I have no desire. If someone offered to take me to my favorite restaurant for free, I would turn it down because I literally have no appetite. Only bad thing is, without eating, I feel a little dizzy and out of energy sometimes, but it's so worth the energy boost in the morning and loss of appetite."

• Jea...
• January 3, 2018

Phentermine for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I used Adipex for 3 months, lost 30 lbs the first 2 weeks. I had side effects of dizziness, sweating, insomnia, rapid heart rate, but I had a lot of energy, and the side effects only lasted 2 weeks. I cut back on going out to eat, and ate Lean Cuisine, drank only water or coffee with sweetener or unsweet tea. This pill is amazing, and I can't wait to go back on it again in 6 months! Cost was only $40.00."

• Emj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 5'2", starting weight of 242 lbs. I've been on phentermine for 3 days, my current weight is 234 lbs. Not bad for the first 3 days. At first, the medication made me dizzy, but only the first day. I feel emotional. I also have a lot of energy, which is good because I feel great instead of sluggish. Hope you all have a good journey."

• Anonymous
• February 8, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So my husband started taking the med January 9th, and he has lost a total of 20 pounds in almost a month's time. He has been eating very healthy and just started exercising today since his skin started to look saggy. I started the medicine today, started with half of the pill in the morning and took the other half during lunch since my husband said it made him dizzy the first week or so, and it did a little. I did notice my appetite wasn't the same, had very dry mouth, but nothing water and chewing gum wouldn't help. I weigh 160 and want to lose 30 lbs so I can get to my ideal weight. I'll keep y'all posted."

• mae...
• June 25, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on this pill on June 12, 2015. My weight was 213. I'm 5'7. Well, as of today, I am 195, so about 18 pounds in two weeks..... I'm super happy.... but scared I will hit a wall... I am a gardener.... and always in the garden.... I am never hungry! I have to force myself to eat.... it will make me feel dizzy standing up too fast... and then I know I have to eat something... it's got to the point where almost every other day I eat only an apple.... and on the other days, I eat 2 eggs with spinach in the morning..... My mouth is always dry! I have to stay hydrated working in my garden, or I will pass smooth out! But I highly recommend this diet pill!"

• Sal...
• March 17, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking this medication on 3/15. I am a 36-year-old female who weighed 202 lbs. I have been working out for months in a boot camp setting, and instead of losing weight, I was gaining due to not keeping a proper diet. When I went to the doctor, my doctor stated that I should try this as my weight was higher than she would have liked. I spoke to a friend who had taken it and then decided to give it a try. In the two days that I have taken it, I have suffered from extreme thirst, dizziness, nausea (if I don't have my mini meals like I am supposed to), and insomnia. I weighed myself today and went down 4 lbs, and that's in two days. I read in the previous reviews that the side effects subside after the first week, and that's what keeps me going."